How to Build a Custom Home Page Inside an App

To build a custom home page inside an app, you add a navigation block that points to the tables and apps people need. Instead of relying on the side menu, the app guides users from a central starting point.

Why side-menu navigation is not enough

A menu lists everything equally. It does not tell a new user where to begin.

Users unsure which app applies to their task
Frequently used areas buried among rarely used ones
Onboarding requiring someone to explain the structure verbally
No way to highlight the main entry point of a process

What a navigation block can contain

Option	What it shows
Buttons	Labelled shortcuts with custom colours
Apps	Direct links to other apps in the workspace
Tables	Direct links to underlying data
Transparent style	Navigation blended into the app background

How to configure it in Jestor

Enter build mode in Jestor and add the navigation block to the app page.
Add the tables and apps this page should guide users to.
Choose the display type — buttons, apps, or another style.
Customize the button colour, or set the block to transparent so it blends into the app.
Remove the outline if you want the navigation to sit flush inside the page.

Why choose Jestor for guided internal apps?

Jestor lets the navigation live inside the app rather than only in the global menu, which means each process can present its own entry point to the people who use it.

Because everything is customizable inline, the home page can evolve as the process does, without a rebuild.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace the side menu?

No, you can keep both — the side menu stays available.

Can I change the button colours?

Yes, including making the block transparent. See jestor.com.

Can it link to tables as well as apps?

Yes, both can be added.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

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