# Microsite Templates Explained

Microsites are purpose-built miniature websites that only give participants access to program information. They’re built using the visual editor. Each microsite supports having multiple pages. When you use *Auto setup* to create a microsite, impact.com sets up a basic site structure with distinct layouts and pages for signed-in and signed-out participants. Additional layout and page templates are also provided to those who want to add more to their site.

See [Microsite Editor Explained](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/advocate-program/manage-advocate-participant-experiences/microsite-experiences/microsites-overview) for more info about what *Layouts* and *Pages* are, and how they can be branded.

#### Layout templates 

*Layouts* are containers for microsite pages. You can add components that you want to appear consistently across all pages within the layout—like headers and banners. *Auto setup* microsites come with pre-made layouts, but you can add more. The three template options are:

* **Base Layout** - for overall content.
* **Logged In Layout** - for signed-in participants.
* **Logged Out Layout** - for public access.

#### Page templates

There are a variety of page templates as well.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Dashboard page" %}

* Program explainer section
* Program statistics
* Referral code and share links
* Share buttons
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Activity page" %}
The activity page is a one-stop shop for customer advocates’ program activity within your microsite. It includes program statistics and a referral history table.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Account management pages" %}
There are templates available for pages that customer advocates encounter when performing different site functions. These are included by default in an *Auto setup* microsite, but can be adjusted. The account management templates are:

* Edit profile page
* 404 page
* Email verification page
* Forgot password page
* Login page
* Logout page
* Registration page
* Reset password page
* Verify email page
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}