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Your home screen folder determines how users navigate your app and experience your content. We offers several folder plugins, each designed for different structures, audiences, and levels of customization. This guide compares your options so you can choose the best fit based on your app’s layout, personalization needs, and long-term scalability. --- ### **What home screen folder is best for me?** | **Plugin Name** | **Ideal For** | **Advantages** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Outline Action Item Folder** | Apps that need structured, multi-level navigation | - Multiple layout options - Supports nested sub-levels - Customizable with CSS - Includes a WYSIWYG text area | | **Action Item Folder** | Expandable content lists or info-rich screens | - Great for text-rich screens - Includes built-in search | | **Folder** | Simple navigation with visual content | - Easy to set up - Can hide or restrict content using security settings - Includes an image carousel and WYSIWYG text area | | **Custom Action Folder** | Visually polished apps with dynamic content | - Modern layout with carousel support - Multiple layout options - Customizable with CSS - Targeted content per section - Optional personalized header with user photo- Includes a WYSIWYG text area | | **Personalized Screen** | Segmented experiences for different user types | - Delivers a highly tailored experience- Includes a WYSIWYG text area | | **Catalog/Promote Folder** | Promotional content or featured listings | - Lets specific users highlight content - Great for offers, promos, or announcements | | **Home Folder** | Simple home screens with visual appeal | - Easy to use - Visually dynamic with carousel - Supports content restrictions with security settings | | **Container Folder** | Apps with multi-audience routing needs | - Enables personalized content routing - Includes a WYSIWYG text area | | **Scheduled Content** | Campaign-based or seasonal apps | - Automates content by date - Allows you to group content into categories |   --- ### **Tips for Choosing the Right Folder** - **Start with your app’s structure.** Are you offering one core function or multiple categories? 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