Each created page has a specific layout, like 1 column with and without a header, 2 columns, 3 columns. The chosen layout contains various content areas. In each area you can place 1 or more content items of various kinds like:
Within these content areas you can sort the content items by means of drag & drop.
You can make an unlimited number of pages and structure them hierarchical. Your page structure can be displayed in a multi level menu in your website.
This is a second HTML text content item in the left column
Content is an extendible module. You can create your own content plugins and layouts and other Zikula modules can also offer content items. The News published module for instance has a Content plugin for a list of the latest articles.
»No matter what your needs, Zikula can provide the solution.«
$this->doAction($var); // just some code
So you see that you can place all kinds of content on the page in your own style and liking. This makes Content a really powerful module.
This page uses the 2 column (62|38) layout which has a header, 2 colums with 62% width on the left and 38% width on the right and a footer