Create page templates from scratch

You can create your own layout template that is not based on existing template. You generally do this when working with Web Forms and hybrid templates because the new layout template is based on a .master file.

RECOMMENDATION: If you are working with pure MVC templates, we recommend that you instead work with the layout file form the resource packages.

To create your own layout template, perform the following:

1. In the main menu of your website backend, click Design » Page Templates.
2. Click Create a Template.
   
3. In Name input field, enter a name for your template.
4. Select Don't use template (start from scratch).
5. Under Advanced Settings, select the web framework you want to work with, depending on the type of technology and widgets you require for your scenario.
   For more information about the differences between the frameworks, see Types of page templates.
6. Perform one of the following:

• Click Create and go to add content.
  The template is created and the Layout editor appears.
• Click Create and return to Templates.
  The template is created and the system returns you to Templates page.