DIY Website Builder. Starter Guide

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1 Starter Guide DIY Website Builder Thank you for selecting Netregistry to create your online presence. In this guide we will run you through the basic steps to get online. Call

2 My Website Starter Guide Table of contents Table of contents... 2 Step 1. Log in to the Website Builder... 3 Step 2. Customise your website s appearance... 4 Step 3. Enter your own content... 6 Step 4. Make your website live... 8 Step 5. Website promotion and marketing... 9 Mobile publishing... 9 Facebook Publishing Netregistry Pty Ltd. ABN PO Box 270, Broadway NSW 2007 Australia tel support@netregistry.com.au fax

3 Step 1. Log in to the Website Builder When you sign up with Netregistry, you are provided with a login to to your Console account with us. To log in visit: To find out more about your account login and what you can manage out of it, please see our comprehensive support page on the topic. Once you have successfully logged in, simply find the domain name you want to build a website for (and you've purchased a hosting plan that includes the website builder), and click 'Manage'. On the next page, click 'Activate Site Builder' (after your first log in, this will become 'Login to Website Builder'). 3

4 Step 2. Customise your website s appearance When you activate Site Builder for the first time, a setup wizard will be launched to help get you started with your new website. 1. Enter your business name - this will be the name of your website. 2. Pick a website category that best suits the purpose of your website, which will pre- load some basic content and structure as a starting point from which you can make changes. 3. Click the Build it button, then sit back and relax while Site Builder goes to work creating your website. This may take a few minutes during busy periods. 4

5 4. Add your contact details so that your Contact Us page can be generated, these are optional and can be edited later. Hit Save and Edit my site when you are done. 5. Your website will appear with two basic pages already set up a homepage and contact page. 5

6 Step 3. Enter your own content Using the tabs at the top of the page, you can add widgets, change your page theme and layout and add new pages. Below we have highlighted the most common editing tools to help get you started. 1. The editing functions for your website are available through the editing menu at the top of your screen. 2. To change existing text or images on your current page, simply hover your mouse over the content that you wish to change, then click on the edit link that appears. You can edit headings, words and images. 3. To add new pages to your website, go to the page tab from the editing menu, then use the drop down New Page option, or the + sign that is to the right of the drop- down. 6

7 You can enter the name of your new page, which will form part of the website address, as well as give it a heading. By pressing OK your new page will launch automatically to continue editing. 4. To add widgets to the website, simply click on the Widgets tab, there is a range of widgets you can add to your site. Choose from simple tools like text boxes or pictures, or more advanced options like embedding YouTube videos or PayPal purchasing. 5. To change the page style, select the Style menu tab. From here, browse and select a template you like, edit the settings and fonts as you wish. 7

8 Step 4. Make your website live Before you publish it, we recommend saving what you have done by clicking the 'Save' button and previewing it using the 'Preview' button to see what it will look like online. Once you are happy with the website - click the 'Publish' button in the top right hand corner. It's that simple! Your website will take a few minutes to go live (especially the first time) and this screen will appear. A notice in the top right corner of your screen will appear displaying the progress, and a confirmation box will appear when your website is live. Congratulations! Your website has been published. Important Note: Every time you create a new page or edit a page, you will need to re- publish the site for those changes to be made live on the Internet. Hitting 'Save' will save the information for later, including publishing later on, but it doesn't actually update it on the Internet. 8

9 Step 5. Website promotion and marketing After your website is published, you need to think about promoting it to your customers. Mobile publishing To publish a version your website which is optimised for mobile devices, simply follow these steps. 1. In the main menu, select the Site tab, then the Publishing option. 2. Click the Mobile publishing link to launch the mobile- friendly version of your website. From this editor screen you can edit the mobile version of your website. 3. Save your changes once done. Now, when you publish your main website, any changes to your mobile site will be published at the same time. 9

10 Facebook Publishing You can also publish your website through your Facebook business page, if you have one setup. To publish your website to Facebook, follow these steps. 1. In the Site menu tab, select the Publishing tab 2. Click the Facebook Publishing link 3. A pop- up will appear asking you to connect to Facebook. Click the Connect With Facebook button. 4. Finally, follow the prompts to connect and publish your website via your Facebook page (personal or business) 10

11 Next Steps. You will find helpful information in our Support Centre However the following Support articles might be especially helpful: Further customise your website's content Set up mobile- friendly publishing Point your domain name to your website Set up your personalised account Netregistry can help you get found online with an Online Marketing strategy. From website analysis, search engine submission and optimisation through to pay per click advertising, if you want to be found we can help you do it. If you require more technical help setting up your website or wish to talk to someone about your business needs, please do not hesitate to contact us on We hope you enjoyed building your website! If you need any help, contact the Netregistry team. Call