Your homepage is the face of your medical practice online. dSite Theme provides 8 dynamic, customizable sections that you can enable, disable, and customize to create the perfect first impression.
The 8 Homepage Sections
1. Hero Section
The hero section is the first thing visitors see. It includes:
- Large headline introducing you and your practice
- Professional doctor photo or practice image
- Call-to-action button (typically “Book Appointment”)
- Custom background color or image
Customization: Edit the headline, upload your photo, and customize button text in the Customizer.
2. About/Bio Section
Tell your story and build trust with patients:
- Professional bio highlighting your experience
- Specialties and areas of expertise
- Educational background
- Professional philosophy
Customization: Go to Doctor Information in the Customizer to add your bio and credentials.
3. Services Grid
Showcase your medical services in an attractive grid layout:
- Service icons and names
- Brief descriptions
- Links to detailed service pages
- Grid displays 3 services per row
Customization: Add services through WordPress admin (Services CPT) and check “Show on Homepage”.
4. Key Statistics
Build credibility with impressive numbers:
- Years of experience
- Patients treated
- Awards won
- Success rate or other relevant metrics
Customization: Set your stats in Doctor Information → Statistics.
5. Testimonials
Let satisfied patients speak for you:
- Patient reviews with star ratings
- Patient names and photos (optional)
- Rotating carousel or grid display
- Builds trust and credibility
Customization: Add testimonials through Testimonials CPT and mark for homepage display.
6. Appointment Section
Make it easy for patients to book appointments:
- Contact form integration
- Clear call-to-action
- Chamber hours display
- Multiple contact methods
Customization: Add your contact form shortcode and customize text in Homepage Sections.
7. FAQ Accordion
Answer common questions right on your homepage:
- Collapsible accordion interface
- Keyboard navigation support
- Link to full FAQ page
- Reduces patient inquiries
Customization: Add FAQs through FAQ CPT, mark for homepage, and enable in Homepage Sections.
8. Google Maps
Help patients find your practice:
- Embedded Google Maps
- Clinic address display
- “Get Directions” button
- Reduces missed appointments
Customization: Add your Google Maps embed code in Contact Information.
Enabling/Disabling Sections
To customize which sections appear on your homepage:
- Go to Appearance → Customize
- Navigate to Homepage Sections
- Toggle checkboxes to show/hide sections
- Customize section titles and subtitles
- Reorder sections (coming in future updates)
Best Practices
- Keep it focused – Enable 5-7 sections for optimal user experience
- Above the fold – Put your most important info in the Hero and About sections
- Strong CTAs – Make appointment booking prominent
- Build trust – Use testimonials and credentials to establish credibility
- Mobile-first – All sections look great on mobile devices
Section Order Recommendations
The default order works well for most practices:
- Hero (immediate impact)
- About (build trust)
- Services (what you offer)
- Statistics (credibility)
- Testimonials (social proof)
- Appointment (call-to-action)
- FAQ (address concerns)
- Map (easy to find)
With these 8 sections, you can create a compelling homepage that converts visitors into patients. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your practice!