What is the Categories section?
The Categories section is a row of image cards that scroll horizontally across your page. Each card contains an image, a title, and a link, and is designed to help guests quickly jump to the part of your site they care about most.
Note: The Categories carousel scrolls horizontally on both desktop and mobile, so guests can swipe or drag to browse all cards.
When should I use the Categories section?
Use Categories anywhere you want to surface curated entry points into your site. Common use cases:
By location or region. "Smoky Mountains," "Lake Tahoe," "30A."
By property type. "Cabins," "Beachfront," "Luxury Villas," "Pet-Friendly."
By experience or vibe. "Family Getaways," "Romantic Stays," "Workations."
By collection or featured group. "New Listings," "Top Rated," "Hot Tub Homes."
As secondary navigation. Link out to FAQ, Local Guides, Blog categories, or other custom pages.
How do I add a Categories section to my page?
Go to app.wander.com → Website → Pages and open the page you want to edit.
In the Sections panel on the left, click + Section.
Under Basics, select Categories.
The section will appear on your page with placeholder cards ready to configure.
How do I configure category cards?
Click into the section to open the editor. For each card, set:
Image. A square or landscape image that visually represents the category.
Title. A short, descriptive label (1-3 words works best).
Link. Where the card sends the guest.
The link field accepts:
Link type | Use case |
Page on your site | A custom Page or filtered search results. |
External URL | Any link outside your WanderOS site. |
For step-by-step help on configuring the link field, see How do I add links?.
Manage your cards:
Add cards. Use the + control to add additional cards.
Reorder. Drag cards to reorder them.
Delete. Use the three-dot (kebab) menu on a card to remove it.
Best Practices
Use 4-8 cards. Enough to feel rich, not so many that guests have to scroll forever.
Use consistent image styles. Matching aspect ratios, lighting, and composition across cards make the carousel feel polished.
Keep titles short. 1-3 words read best on mobile.
Link to real destinations. Avoid linking to broken or empty pages. Every card should land somewhere useful.
Place it high on the page. Categories work well directly under the hero as a secondary navigation layer.