Layers Panel Power-Up for GemPages v7: Rename Layers + Drag/Drop Reorder + Multi-Select + Labels/Notes

This is an extension of the already submitted request:

https://feedback.gempages.net/p/moving-layers-from-the-layer-tree (by amy6147)

Context: I’m building a UX/UI + SEO-optimized storefront with GemPages v7.

As pages grow (hero + multiple sections + product/FAQ blocks), the Layers panel becomes the primary tool for working fast and staying organized. Right now the Layers panel is the biggest workflow bottleneck.

Main request:

Please improve the Layers panel so it works like modern editors/builders (Figma/Canva/Photoshop/Webflow/Elementor), especially for large pages.

Requested features:

1. Rename layers/sections inside the Layers panel

• Allow renaming any layer (Section / Row / Column / Element) directly in the Layers tree.

• Suggested UX:

  • Double-click name (or press F2) → inline rename

  • Enter = save, Esc = cancel

  • Show custom name everywhere in the tree (instead of only generic element names)

• Why it matters:

  • Big pages become manageable (“Hero – Decking”, “Trust badges”, “Color Guide”, “FAQ – Shipping”, etc.)

  • Faster navigation, fewer mistakes, easier handoff to teammates.

2. Drag & drop to reorder / move layers inside the Layers panel

• Ability to move layers up/down and into/out of containers (e.g., move an element into another column) directly from the panel.

• Show clear drop indicators and prevent invalid drops.

• This is essential when the canvas is crowded and selecting elements on the page is hard.

3. Multi-select layers + batch actions (Ctrl/Cmd-Click, Shift-Click)

• Select multiple layers at once to apply the same styles/settings.

• Batch operations:

  • Apply typography/spacing settings to multiple headings

  • Duplicate / delete / hide / lock multiple items

  • Copy Style / Paste Style across a selection

• Example:

  • A row with 4 columns, each has a Heading. I want to style all 4 headings consistently without clicking each one individually.

4. Optional: Labels / Notes (markers) for layers (nice-to-have)

• Ability to add a small “tag” or note to a section (e.g., “Needs copy”, “SEO review”, “Mobile fix”, “Campaign A/B”).

• This helps with collaboration and QA on long landing pages.

How this helps UX/UI + SEO outcomes:

• Faster editing = more time spent improving real UX (hierarchy, spacing, clarity) rather than fighting the editor.

• Better consistency across repeated components (headings, CTAs, badges) → pages look more professional and convert better.

• Fewer layout mistakes when managing complex pages → less rework and fewer “broken” sections that can hurt performance and user experience.

• More scalable workflow for content/SEO teams maintaining multiple pages.

Why this should be prioritized:
These are baseline capabilities in most modern editors. Adding rename + reorder + multi-select would instantly level up GemPages v7 for professional workflows and large stores.

Happy to provide a short screen recording showing:

• A real page with many sections

• How the current Layers panel slows work

• The exact actions that rename/reorder/multi-select would streamline