Pages: Template Page

Guides template page design for two distinct use cases: (1) Programmatic SEO — template + data = scale; (2) User-facing templates — users browse, select, and use templates to generate their own content (CMS, images, websites, vibe coding). See programmatic-seo for the scale framework. This skill covers template aggregation pages (gallery, hub) and template detail pages (individual template with "use" flow).

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

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Two Template Page Types

Type	Purpose	Examples
Template aggregation page	Gallery, hub, category; list templates for browse and filter	Canva /templates, Figma templates, VibeCatalog /templates, uitovibe theme gallery
Template detail page	Individual template; preview, description, "Use this template" CTA	Single template page; user clicks to copy, customize, or open in editor

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Core Function: Users Use Templates to Generate Content

Beyond SEO, template pages enable direct use: users select a template and generate their own content. Common patterns:

Domain	Flow	Examples
CMS	Browse templates → Select → Create page/post from template	WordPress themes, Webflow templates, Notion templates
Design / Images	Browse → Preview → Customize in editor	Canva (Customize this template), Figma (Duplicate to your drafts)
Website builders	Browse → Select → Customize (colors, fonts, content) → Deploy	VibeCatalog, Lovable, Bolt.new, v0; dashboard, landing page, SaaS templates
Vibe coding	Browse UI themes → Copy style instructions → Add to AI prompt → Generate	uitovibe (copy instructions, paste into Bolt/Lovable/Cursor prompt)

Key CTA: "Use this template," "Customize this template," "Copy to editor," "Get this template," "Start with this."

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Template Aggregation Page (Gallery / Hub)

Section	Purpose
Headline	"Templates for [category]" or "Browse [X] templates"
Filters / Categories	By type (dashboard, landing page, resume), platform (Bolt, Lovable, Next.js), use case
Template cards	Thumbnail, name, short description, "Use" or "Preview" CTA; grid or list
Search	By keyword, tag
Social proof	"X templates," "Used by Y users," ratings
CTA	Primary action (Browse, Get started, Sign up to use)

Reference: Canva organizes by 50+ design types (Docs, Presentations, Logos, Instagram Posts, etc.); Figma offers 300+ templates; VibeCatalog by project type (dashboards, landing pages). See card for template card structure and grid layout.

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Template Detail Page (Individual Template)

Section	Purpose
Hero	Template name, one-line benefit; primary CTA: "Use this template" / "Customize" / "Copy"
Preview	Live preview, screenshot, or interactive demo; multiple views (desktop, mobile)
Description	What it does, who it's for, what's included
Features / What's included	Components, sections, customization options (colors, fonts, layouts)
How to use	Steps: Copy → Paste in editor / Open in [tool] → Customize
Platform compatibility	Bolt, Lovable, v0, Next.js, React, etc.
FAQ	"Can I use commercially?", "Do I get source code?", "How do I customize?"
Related templates	Internal links to similar templates

Vibe coding pattern (uitovibe, VibeCatalog): Template = style instructions or full code; user copies instructions into AI prompt or downloads/clones to customize. CTA: "Copy instructions," "Add to prompt," "Get template."

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Template + Programmatic SEO

When templates are generated at scale from data (location pages, integration pages, comparison pages), use programmatic-seo framework:

Section	Purpose	Data Slot
Intro	H1, intro; matches intent	{entity_name}, {context}
Evidence block	Tables, lists, verified data; avoids thin content	{data_table}, {list_items}
Decision	Recommendation, next steps	{recommendation}
FAQ	Schema-friendly Q&A	{faq_items}
CTA	Conversion	{cta_destination}

See programmatic-seo for data, automation, pitfalls. When programmatic pages have conversion goals, apply landing-page-generator principles.

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Template + Landing Page (Conversion-Focused Programmatic)

When programmatic pages drive signup/lead capture (e.g., "[Product] for [City]" LPs), apply landing page structure to the template: Stop the scroll → Earn trust → Explain value → Remove doubt → Make the ask. See landing-page-generator.

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Common Template Patterns by Domain

Domain	Aggregation	Detail	Use Flow
Design (Canva, Figma)	Category browse, filters	Preview, "Customize"	Open in editor, drag-and-drop
Vibe coding (uitovibe, VibeCatalog)	Theme gallery, by style	Copy instructions, "Add to prompt"	Paste into Bolt/Lovable/Cursor
Website (Lovable, Bolt, v0)	By project type	Live demo, "Use template"	Clone, customize, deploy
CMS	By content type	Preview, "Create from template"	New page/post from template
Programmatic SEO	N/A (data-driven)	Output pages from template + data	Informational; CTA to product

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Output Format

• Page type (aggregation vs detail)
• Sections (per type above)
• Primary CTA ("Use this template," "Customize," "Copy instructions")
• User flow (browse → preview → use → customize)
• Programmatic alignment (if template + data scale)
• Schema (ItemList for aggregation; CreativeWork, SoftwareApplication for detail)

Related Skills

• card: Template card structure; thumbnail, name, description, CTA; grid layout
• grid: Template grid layout; responsive columns
• programmatic-seo: Template + data = scale; use cases, data requirements, pitfalls
• landing-page-generator: Conversion structure; programmatic landing pages
• tools-page-generator: Tool pages at scale; toolkit hub
• alternatives-page-generator: Alternatives/comparison at scale
• category-page-generator: Category structure; similar to template aggregation
• schema-markup: ItemList, CreativeWork, SoftwareApplication
• url-structure: /templates, /templates/[slug] hierarchy