Enhancements in Odoo 18 Website Module
by Ahsan Khan
Odoo 18 has arrived with an exciting array of upgrades, and the website module is no exception. Whether you're designing a blog, building a landing page, or revamping your entire site, the new features in this module are designed to give your business a more polished, professional, and streamlined web presence.
Let’s take a closer look at the new features Odoo 18 brings to the website module, and how they can enhance your online experience.
Header Layout Customisation
You can customise the header layouts for blog, event, and eLearning pages in Odoo 18. Whether you need a minimalistic design for your blog or a vibrant header for your event page, you now have the flexibility to tailor these sections accordingly.
Design Tip: A well-designed header grabs attention and sets the tone for the rest of the page. Consider experimenting with different layouts to find one that best fits your content.
Custom Page Templates
Do you frequently create similar pages for your website? Odoo 18’s custom page templates allow you to save any page you design as a template. This feature is a huge time-saver, enabling you to quickly replicate a well-designed layout across multiple pages.
If you run events or campaigns frequently, you can design one perfect landing page and use it as a template for future events, reducing your workload.
Theme Redesign and New Pastel Palettes
Odoo’s 27+ themes have been redesigned to incorporate the new snippets and colour palettes, giving your website a modern look. New pastel palettes have been added, perfect for those looking for a softer, more muted colour scheme.
Whether you're building a business website or a blog, these redesigned themes provide a professional look that can be customised to fit your branding.
Default Color Palette
The updated default colour palette in Odoo 18 reflects modern design standards, bringing a more vibrant and appealing aesthetic to your website. With a fresh selection of colours, it's easier to match your branding or give your site a more contemporary look without complicated customisation.
An updated colour scheme can instantly make your website feel more current and appealing to users, improving their overall experience.
Document Links
Need to share important documents directly on your website? Odoo 18 lets you use direct links to documents that can be placed anywhere on your site. This feature is perfect for sharing brochures, product guides, or any other downloadable content with your audience.
You can place links to downloadable content directly in blog posts, product pages, or your homepage, making it easy for users to access important resources.
Google Consent Mode V2 and CMP
Odoo 18 has Google Consent Mode V2 implemented. This allows you to manage user consent for cookies in line with the privacy regulations, giving your users greater control over their data.
With Google Consent Mode, your site will automatically adapt cookie usage based on user consent, staying compliant without sacrificing functionality.
Import Existing Website
Another important feature is the ability to import an existing website into Odoo in just a few clicks. Even if your current site is hosted elsewhere, Odoo can convert it into a fully integrated Odoo website, saving you the hassle of starting from scratch.
If you're migrating from another platform, this feature makes the transition to Odoo easy and quick, minimising the effort to redesign the website from scratch.
Snippets Library
Odoo 18 introduces over 60 new snippets to the library, making it easier than ever to build and customise your website. These snippets include everything from call-to-action buttons to product showcases, and each comes with a preview feature so you can see how it will look before adding it to your page.
With the available previews, finding the right snippet is now easier. You can search using keywords, and Odoo will suggest the best match based on your needs.
Video Lazy Loading
To improve performance, Odoo 18 now includes video lazy loading for YouTube and Vimeo content. This feature ensures that videos only load when they’re about to be played, significantly speeding up your website’s loading time.
Faster loading times lead to better user experiences and improved SEO rankings, as search engines like Google favour websites with quick load speeds.
Wrap-Up
With these powerful new tools in Odoo 18’s website module, creating a stunning, professional, and fast website is now easier. Whether you're building from scratch or improving an existing site, these features are designed to make your work smoother and your website more engaging.
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