Documentation
Matrix Themes
A frequently asked questions used in articles, websites, email lists, and online forums
What is the difference between Matrix Page Builder and Matrix theme?
The page builder works only with default Jimdo templates while the Matrix theme is based on a custom layout.
Does the page builder work with all templates?
The Matrix Page builder works with all templates of Jimdo Creator.
Can I use the Page Builder with Jimdo Dolphin?
No, unfortunately, the page builder works only with Jimdo Creator websites.
What is custom template and how does it work?
Jimdo creator has an option to use a custom template ( Design> Custom Template). Instead of default Jimdo template, you'll have a Matrix theme installed on your own website based on individual design.
Do I have to know coding to edit the Matrix theme?
No, you'll have all tools and features included in default Jimdo template + additional widgets and options to make your website modern and professional.
How to use custom widgets in Matrix themes and page builder?
In admin menu you'll find a section 'shortcodes' with more than 30 different widgets. You select a widget by clicking the copy button and paste it to your website inside Widget/HTML.
What is multipurpose theme?
The Multipurpose theme is a template with a dropdown menu (e.g., Lemberg, Bergen, Alsten, etc.). The structure of the template remains the same for all multipurpose themes, and you can easily switch from one multipurpose theme to another by simply changing the style editor. If you have a specific template in mind for your initial installation, you can add its name in the notes.
What is multilingual theme?
The multilingual template uses a standard Jimdo navigation in three different positions within the custom layout. The first level is exclusively for language selection. The second level is used for the main navigation, and the third level is reserved for submenus.
What is special theme?
There are three special Matrix themes with specific layout structures:
Halmstad - This theme features a sidebar menu.
Holborn - The Holborn theme has a split layout, with a hero section on the left and content on the right.
Oland - The Oland theme has a center logo image and split menu items on the left and right sides.
Please note that each of these templates has a unique layout structure and cannot be switched to any other template.
The templates that support onepager feature
The templates that support the one-pager feature are the multipurpose templates. You can use any of these templates with the one-pager feature. The detailed instructions for implementing this feature can be found in the documentation section of the admin menu.
The templates with megamenu
The templates with a megamenu feature are exclusively available in the multipurpose themes.
What is premium support?
Page builder and Matrix themes support via email. If you have any further questions regarding the widgets, templates and premium add-ons, - you can contact the professional support team 24/7 using the contact form from support page and admin menu.
How do I get the latest updates of the page builder and Matrix themes?
At any time you can download the latest release of the page builder from the following page , while the Matrix themes updates are available in admin menu sections 'Updates'.