The first impression that keeps readers reading
Front Pages automatically creates responsive layouts for your website homepage—beautiful compositions on every screen size. Balance editorial curation with automation. Drag, drop, and publish in seconds. Or let scheduled content flow automatically while you focus on journalism.
Built for reader engagement
Your homepage is where readers decide to stay or leave. Front Pages creates visual hierarchy that guides attention—lead stories dominate, supporting content fills naturally, breaking news slots in instantly. Real-time preview shows exactly what readers see on desktop, tablet, and mobile before you publish.
What Front Pages does
Automatic responsive layouts
- Articles arrange into beautiful layout compositions automatically
- Layouts adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens
- Drag articles to reorder or resize—layout updates instantly
- Multiple layout templates per article priority
- Automatic image cropping that respects area of interest
Manual control when you need it
- Keyboard shortcuts: Shift+arrows to move items without mouse
- Pin articles to specific positions
- Override headlines, images, and labels per article
- Undo/redo (Ctrl+Z/Y) and access 25 previous versions
- Real-time collaboration with activity log and edit locks
Automation and scheduling
- Schedule articles to publish at specific times and positions
- Source editions feed target editions automatically
- Automation mode processes scheduled items without manual intervention
- Breaking news can auto-insert at top with scheduled removal
- Webhooks notify your systems on every publish event
A/B testing built-in
- Create multiple variants of any article on the homepage
- Override headlines, images, or labels per variant
- Traffic split controlled externally (your analytics system)
- Test which headlines drive more clicks
Real-time preview and mobile editing
- Live preview updates as you edit—desktop, tablet, mobile views
- Pop-out preview to secondary screen or separate device
- Copy preview URL to your phone for real mobile testing
- Edit directly on mobile—full interface works on smartphones
What our customers say
"Our bounce rate has never been lower, and reading time has never been higher on BT.dk. The quality of Front Pages as a technology and Aptoma's product and technology advice has been crucial for our accomplishments. We now consider our front page performance to be best in class."— Christian Stavik, Berlingske Media
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Built for integration
API access
- REST API for published editions
- JSON data for all articles and positions
- Sphynx layout engine provides HTML + CSS output
- Webhook events on publish
Content sources
- DrPublish articles flow automatically
- Custom content sources via API
- Analytics integration for reader behavior data
Deployment options
Preconfigured package: Front Pages + DrPublish + Print Automation provides a complete editorial workflow from planning to publication with minimal configuration required.
Front Pages standalone: Integrate with your existing CMS using our APIs and webhooks. Fetch layout HTML/CSS from Sphynx or build your own rendering.
Requirements:
- IT/development resources for setup and integrations
- Content source (DrPublish or custom API)
Front Pages works with your existing CMS or as part of our complete editorial suite. Get in touch to discuss how it fits your workflow.
Contact sales@aptoma.com