You can build a complete website, hosted within theimagefile. All hosting is included in every account type.
You can define your colour palette, used consistently throughout your site, from the Colours & Backgrounds area. If you prefer, you may choose from a selection of pre-defined colour schemes.
The navigation menu automatically manages your website links, providing consistent and easy navigation for your visitors. Links may be presented in plain text or in a dropdown menu. You may also add links to external pages, for example, your social media platforms or other websites.
You can create a new web page by going to My Websites > Pages > Create New Web Page.
Select from the list of page types, using the tabs along the top of the area to view the different page groups i.e. Galleries, Editorial etc. You can also use the arrows either side of the page type to view different examples and layouts.
Give the page a name and start adding your page content.
The Rich Text Editor is found in the editing section of most web pages and is a simple way to add content and formatting to your web pages. You can add and format content by using the tools in the toolbar of the Rich Text Editor.
All the tools have Tooltips so if you are unsure what something does, roll your mouse over the icon and test it out!
Find out more about using the Rich Text Editor here.
You can upload your logo by going to My Websites > Customise Design > Site Header. Your website header is where your logo is displayed on your website. You can add your logo as text or upload an image.
In this area, you can also upload a mobile header, favicon and email banner.
Your mobile header is the logo displayed on your website when viewed on a mobile device. This can be either your normal desktop logo, a specific logo designed for your mobile site or the house icon.
Your favicon is used as the small image in the browser tab, favourites list, website shortcut or app logo.
Your email banner is used on all automated emails from the system. For example, e-cards, sales invoices etc.
Find full details and size guides to help you prepare an email banner.
To edit your site footer go to My Websites > Customise Design > Site Footer.
Find out more about editing your site footer here.
Your site footer is shown at the bottom of every web page of your website. Popular content includes:
- Contact details
- Copyright information
- Social media icons
- Badges and emblems for associations, societies and guilds
- A keyword-rich sentence for search engine optimisation. This could include information such as your location, the areas that you cover, your style, specialities etc.
To edit your fonts go to My Websites > Customise Design > Fonts.
Here you can choose from over 600 system fonts or alternatively, select a Google Font. You can also upload a custom font should you wish.
By adding your fonts to your website here, you can easily change your site-wide fonts with one click.
You can add any custom HTML to your site using Widgets. This is great for adding a personalised map, association badge or emblem etc.
You can add a widget to your text editor by going to My Websites > Pages > Widgets shown in Text Editor. Give your widget a name, add your custom HTML into the relevant box and save all.
To add advanced thumbnail borders go to My Websites > Customise Design > Thumbnail Borders. Here you can add borders and background to the images displayed in your sales area (or Client Area).
Select a pre-set or a design of your own using the tools provided. You can also upload your own design background image to make your site unique and add your own custom branding.
Your website template is chosen when you first start building a website by going to My Websites > Set Up Website (First Step).
Find out more details about how to select your website template here.
You can also find more details about how to change your website template here.
You can make a backup of your website by taking a snapshot of your site before making any major changes. A snapshot creates a 90-day backup meaning you can always revert back.
Take a snapshot by going to My Websites > Draft, Snapshot or Delete > Snapshot.
Yes. If you are planning any major changes to your site and want to keep the changes private until ready to publish, you can choose to create a draft.
Put your website into draft by going to My Websites > Draft, Snapshot or Delete > Draft.
You can add your domain name to your website by going to My Websites > Domain Name and Settings. Enter your domain name into the box titled Custom Domain.
You can purchase a domain name through our sister company DS Domains by going to My Websites > jump to DS Domains.
By using your own domain name you increase search engine optimisation and gives your website a more professional and polished appearance.