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title: "Option B: Start from Scratch"
slug: "option-b-start-from-scratch"
updated: 2026-10-20T19:30:27Z
published: 2026-10-20T19:30:27Z
canonical: "docs.blackthorn.io/option-b-start-from-scratch"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blackthorn.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Option B: Start from Scratch

Starting from scratch gives you a blank canvas. You add each section and component yourself with full control over the structure and the content from the beginning.

**How to build from scratch:**

1. On an empty canvas, click **Add New Section** (the button in the center or at the bottom of the canvas).
2. In the **Section → Content** tab on the right sidebar, set the **Column Distribution** to decide how many columns and what width split (1 column full-width, 2 columns 50/50, 67/33, etc.).
3. Click **Add component** inside any column to open the component selector. Browse BASIC, EVENT DETAILS, or REGISTRATION categories, or search by name.
4. Repeat: add another section at the bottom, set its columns, add components.

**Recommended section order for a first page:**

- **Section 1:** Header component (navigation bar)
- **Section 2:** Hero or Event Banner (opening visual)
- **Section 3:** 2-column: event details left, Checkout Form right
- **Section 4:** Speakers or Schedule (optional)
- **Section 5:** Footer component

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You can switch to a template at any time with the **Templates** button in the toolbar. It replaces the current canvas. So it's safe to start from scratch, experiment, and then switch to a template if you decide you want a pre-built structure after all.

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![Empty canvas](https://cdn.document360.io/f977eec0-500f-40a3-b663-724a51f78075/Images/Documentation/f3-scratch-empty-canvas.png)Empty canvas: "Add New Section" and "Browse Templates" CTAs with Page Structure panel on the right