> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sportsindex.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Collections

> Build custom visual layouts with drag-and-drop blocks

Collections are the most flexible way to present content on Sports Index. Unlike timelines, which follow a strict chronological order, collections let you build fully custom visual layouts using a drag-and-drop block editor.

## What is a collection?

A collection is a custom page made up of **blocks** -- individual content elements that you arrange on a canvas. Blocks can be text, images, embedded posts, charts, stats, and more. You have full control over the layout, so each collection can look completely different.

Think of collections as mini-pages within your portfolio. Some examples:

* **Player profiles** with stats, bio, photos, and embedded highlights
* **Game recaps** mixing your commentary with embedded tweets and video
* **Best-of lists** showcasing your top picks with images and descriptions
* **Visual stories** that blend text, media, and data in a magazine-style layout

## Creating a collection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start a new collection">
    Navigate to [sportsindex.io/collections/new](https://sportsindex.io/collections/new) or click the **New Collection** button from your portfolio.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your collection">
    Give it a title that describes the content or theme. This appears as the tab name on your portfolio.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build your layout">
    Use the block editor to add and arrange content blocks on the canvas. Drag blocks to reposition them, resize to fit your layout, and double-click to edit content.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish">
    When your layout looks the way you want, publish the collection to make it live on your portfolio.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## The block editor at a glance

The collection editor uses a **three-column grid system** with a sidebar of available block types. Here is a quick overview of what you can work with:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="General blocks">
    * **Heading** -- section titles and headers
    * **Text box** -- paragraphs and body copy
    * **Divider** -- horizontal lines to separate sections
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Media blocks">
    * **Image** -- upload or link photos and graphics
    * **Post** -- embed a single post from any supported platform
    * **Post gallery** -- display multiple embedded posts together
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Content blocks">
    * **Article header** -- styled headers for longform content
    * **Rich text** -- formatted text with full editing controls
    * **Pull quote** -- highlighted quotes that stand out visually
    * **News** -- embedded news content
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Stats and data blocks">
    * **Stats header** -- introduce a stats section
    * **Data table** -- structured data in rows and columns
    * **Bar chart** -- visualize comparisons
    * **Head to head** -- side-by-side player or team matchups
    * **Scatter plot** -- plot data points on two axes
    * **Spider chart** -- multi-axis comparison diagrams
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Profile blocks">
    * **Athlete header** -- player name, photo, and key info
    * **Athlete bio** -- detailed player biography and awards
    * **Roster** -- team roster display
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Callout type="note">
  For a detailed guide on using the block editor -- including how to add, resize, and configure each block type -- see the [Collection Editor documentation](/guide/collection-editor).
</Callout>

## Publishing and sharing

Once you are happy with your collection:

* **Publish** it to make it visible as a tab on your portfolio page.
* Each collection gets its own **shareable URL** that anyone can view, even without a Sports Index account.
* You can **unpublish** a collection at any time to hide it from your portfolio while you make edits, then republish when it is ready.

<Callout type="tip">
  Collections are a great way to go beyond simple content curation. Use them to build rich, visual pages that show off your editorial voice and design sensibility.
</Callout>