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Mastering the Grid: Pro Tips for a Balanced Microsite

Stop stacking everything in a single column. Learn how to use our grid system to create visual hierarchy and magazine-style layouts.

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Slnk Team
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2026-02-12 3 min read

The biggest mistake creators make is treating their bio link like a grocery list. With slnk.me, you have a canvas, not just a list. Here is how to use layout principles to keep visitors engaged.

The Rule of Thirds

Don't just center everything. Use our Grid Element to split your content.

  • Left 2/3: Place your main content (like your latest video or blog post).
  • Right 1/3: Place supporting links, a "Subscribe" button, or your social icons.

This asymmetry creates visual interest and guides the eye naturally across the page.

Whitespace is Your Friend

In the Layers panel, you will see the Element: DIVIDER and Element: SPACER. Use them!

  • Breathing Room: meaningful gaps between sections (e.g., between your "About Me" and your "Products") prevents the design from feeling cluttered.
  • Grouping: Use small spacers to group related items together (like your "Tech Stack" items) and large spacers to separate distinct topics.

Visual Hierarchy with Headers

You can see in the editor that "Leo Anang Miftahul Huda" is a HEADING element, while the bio is a TEXT element.

  1. H1 (Big & Bold): Use this only for your name or main brand promise.
  2. H2 (Section Titles): Use these for "My Gear," "Latest Posts," or "Contact."
  3. Body Text: Keep this concise. If you need to say more, link to a full blog post instead of writing a wall of text.

A good layout isn't about fitting everything in; it's about making what is there pop.

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