The Premium version of Instant Knowledge Base includes 4 advanced layout templates designed for different use cases. Each template offers unique styling, layout structures, and customization options so you can tailor your knowledge base to your audience and brand.
All premium layouts can be selected from:
👉 Knowledge Base > Settings > Layout & Appearance > Layout Style
🎨 Premium Templates
1. Help Center Modern
A professional, Zendesk-style documentation layout built for SaaS, eCommerce, and business portals.
Best For:
- Large-scale knowledge bases
- SaaS and app support hubs
- Corporate documentation
Key Features:
- Sidebar navigation with categories and subcategories
- Option for full-width or split layout
- Modern typography and spacing for professional look
- Ideal for sites with 50+ articles
2. Opt-in Focus v2
A hybrid template that blends support documentation with marketing conversion tools.
Best For:
- Businesses wanting to capture leads while providing docs
- Membership or subscription-based websites
- Agencies promoting services alongside knowledge base
Key Features:
- Customizable hero section (title, subtitle, CTA button)
- Integrated space for lead magnets or newsletter signups
- Optimized for conversions without sacrificing usability
3. Compact Layout
A space-efficient template that displays articles in a grid-style layout, making browsing faster.
Best For:
- Small knowledge bases
- Portfolios, personal blogs, or micro-sites with minimal docs
- Sites where screen space is limited (sidebar integration)
Key Features:
- Configurable number of articles per row
- Quick-glance browsing
- Lightweight and fast-loading
4. Content Focus Layout
A distraction-free, reader-first template built for in-depth tutorials and documentation.
Best For:
- Blogs, technical tutorials, and developer documentation
- Long-form how-to guides
- Sites prioritizing readability over navigation-heavy layouts
Key Features:
- Clean, minimal design with wider content area
- Adjustable content width & typography scaling
- Focuses user attention on article content
- Great for content-heavy KBs with step-by-step guides
📊 Quick Comparison
| Template Name | Best Use Case | Unique Features |
|---|---|---|
| Help Center Modern | Large SaaS / eCommerce support hubs | Sidebar navigation, full-width option, professional look |
| Opt-in Focus v2 | Lead generation + documentation | Hero section with CTA, conversion-focused |
| Compact Layout | Small KBs or sidebar integration | Grid-style, choose articles per row |
| Content Focus Layout | Tutorials & long-form docs | Minimal design, wide content, readability controls |
Each Premium template is designed to solve a specific need:
- Use Help Center Modern for professional, large documentation portals.
- Choose Opt-in Focus v2 if you want to combine help docs with marketing conversions.
- Select Compact Layout for small, simple knowledge bases or sidebars.
- Pick Content Focus when your goal is clear, distraction-free reading.
👉 All templates are fully responsive, SEO-optimized, and can be further customized under Settings > Layout & Appearance.