Modular Layout Architecture

WordPress Flexible Content
Component-Driven Pages Without Bloat

Empower marketing teams to build dynamic, multi-section landing pages from design-system approved blocks. Clean PHP templating, lightning-fast Core Web Vitals, and total theme independence.

Why Developers Prefer Flexible Content Over Heavy Page Builders

Site builders like Elementor and Divi lock clients into sluggish HTML markup and brittle proprietary ecosystems. MetaForge Flexible Content lets you build a bespoke design system with 100% code ownership.

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Reusable Modular Layouts

Define unlimited distinct layout blocks: Hero Sections, Split Grids, Testimonial Sliders, Call to Action ribbons, and Pricing Matrices.

Bespoke Design System
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100/100 Core Web Vitals

Zero page builder scripts or redundant DOM wrappers. Output only the lean semantic HTML, CSS, and SVG icons you craft yourself.

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Brand & Style Guardrails

Prevent accidental design breakage. Marketing editors can only choose from your approved layouts and curated styling options.

Editorial Guardrails
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Drag & Drop Reordering

Rearrange entire page sections instantly. Move your pricing table above your testimonials with one fluid drag action.

Effortless Editorial UX
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Layout Constraints & Limits

Enforce structural rules per layout (e.g. limit Hero Banners to 1 per page, but allow up to 10 Content Sections).

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AI Layout Assistance

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Developer PHP Guide: Modular Layout Switchers

Structuring flexible content in WordPress requires two simple pieces: a main page layout switcher loop, and modular component partials.

1. The Main Page Template Switcher Loop

This template iterates through active sections and delegates each layout to its respective partial.

page-builder.php
<?php
/**
 * Clean Modular Page Builder Template
 * File: page-builder.php (Page Template)
 */

get_header(); ?>

<main id="primary" class="site-main">
    <?php
    // Check if the page has flexible content rows
    if (metaforge_have_rows('page_sections')) :
        
        while (metaforge_have_rows('page_sections')) : metaforge_the_row();
            // Get current active layout slug (e.g. 'hero_banner', 'pricing_table', 'testimonials')
            $layout_name = metaforge_get_row_layout();
            
            // Delegate rendering to component template partials
            // Automatically searches for: template-parts/layouts/{$layout_name}.php
            get_template_part('template-parts/layouts/' . $layout_name);
            
        endwhile;
        
        metaforge_reset_rows();
    else :
        // Fallback for standard WordPress editor content
        the_content();
    endif;
    ?>
</main>

<?php get_footer(); ?>

2. A Modular Component Partial (Hero Banner)

Each component handles only its own HTML and scoped styling, making your codebase modular and maintainable.

template-parts/layouts/hero_banner.php
<?php
/**
 * Component Layout: Hero Banner
 * File: template-parts/layouts/hero_banner.php
 */

$headline    = metaforge_get_sub_field('hero_headline');
$tagline     = metaforge_get_sub_field('hero_tagline');
$cta_text    = metaforge_get_sub_field('cta_button_text');
$cta_url     = metaforge_get_sub_field('cta_button_url');
$bg_image_id = metaforge_get_sub_field('background_image');
?>

<section class="modular-hero-banner" style="position:relative;">
    <?php if (!empty($bg_image_id)) : ?>
        <div class="hero-bg-layer">
            <?php echo wp_get_attachment_image($bg_image_id, 'full', false, ['loading' => 'eager']); ?>
        </div>
    <?php endif; ?>

    <div class="container">
        <h1><?php echo esc_html($headline); ?></h1>
        <p class="hero-tagline"><?php echo esc_html($tagline); ?></p>
        
        <?php if (!empty($cta_url) && !empty($cta_text)) : ?>
            <a href="<?php echo esc_url($cta_url); ?>" class="btn btn-hero">
                <?php echo esc_html($cta_text); ?> &rarr;
            </a>
        <?php endif; ?>
    </div>
</section>

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common developer questions about WordPress flexible content architecture.

A Repeater field repeats the exact same set of subfields for every row (e.g. Slide 1, Slide 2, Slide 3). A Flexible Content field allows you to define multiple distinct layout types (e.g. Hero Banner, 2-Column Text, Testimonial Slider, Call-to-Action) and lets content editors add, reorder, and mix-and-match those layouts in any combination on any page.

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