Template Comparison Guide
Curator offers 20+ templates (also called layouts or styles) to display your social media feed. Each template has a unique look and works best for different use cases.
Popular Templates
Waterfall / Grid Pinterest-style masonry layout with posts of varying heights arranged in columns. Great for image-heavy feeds like Instagram.
Best for: Visual content, photography, product showcases
Mobile: Automatically adjusts columns for smaller screens
Carousel Horizontal sliding feed with navigation arrows. Shows one or several posts at a time.
Best for: Featured content, testimonials, homepage highlights
Mobile: Swipeable on touch devices
List Simple vertical list showing posts one after another with full details.
Best for: Text-heavy content, news updates, blogs
Mobile: Very mobile-friendly, easy to scroll
Panel Large, prominent display focusing on one post at a time with minimal distractions.
Best for: Hero sections, featured testimonials, single highlights
Mobile: Full-width impact on all devices
Mosaic Dynamic grid with posts in different sizes creating visual variety.
Best for: Mixed media feeds, creative portfolios
Mobile: Adapts layout based on screen size
Advanced Templates
Cover Flow Hover Expanding Panel Gallery.
Best for: Product showcases, event photos, portfolio work
Note: More resource-intensive; test performance
Stack Cards that stack and flip, creating an interactive browsing experience.
Best for: Engaging website sections, interactive displays
Note: Works best with moderate numbers of posts
Layers Overlapping cards with staggered positioning for visual depth.
Best for: Modern, design-forward websites
Note: May require custom spacing adjustments
Preview all templates in your Curator dashboard before choosing. You can switch templates anytime without losing your content.
Choosing the Right Template
Consider these factors:
Content type: Images work well in Grid/Mosaic; text suits List/Panel
Page placement: Hero sections use Panel; sidebars use List
Mobile usage: If most visitors are mobile, choose Grid or List
Performance: Simpler templates (Grid, List) load faster than animated ones (Cover Flow, Stack)
Brand style: Match your website's aesthetic (minimal vs dynamic)
Switching Templates
To change your feed's template:
Go to your Publish section
Select a template or layout under Feed styles tab
Preview different options
Click "Publish" to apply your choice
Some templates include multiple style variations. Explore the dropdown options within each template for additional customization.