How do I edit my web site?

The whole point of using a content management system like SiteMaker is to allow you to edit the content of your web site without any special software. All you need is a modern web browser (Firefox works best) and an Internet connection (dial-up is not recommended).

Logging in

When your site was created SiteMaker sent you an email with a link for configuring your site. Use this URL. If you have lost this email or the link you can log in to configure your site from right here. (Note: some site styles display a Configure this Site link at the bottom of every web page.)

Enter your user name (which is your full email address) and your password to log in. If you have forgotten your password you will find a link to the Password Reminder page on the log in form for your convenience.

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Once you are logged in…

After logging in you will see the Main Configuration Page for your site. (If you have access to multiple sites you will be asked to choose which site you want to configure first.)

The header of this page displays some basic information about your site (see screen shot below). This includes the public URL to your site as an active link. Clicking this link will open your site in a new page (or tab) allowing you to preview your work. There are also buttons for configuring a different site (if you have access to multiple sites) and logging out. 

The Main Configuration Page is your starting point for all site editing activity. When you have navigated away from this page you will see a "Return to Main Page" button (not pictured) next to the "Logout" button which will always return you to the Main Configuration Page.

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As you scroll down the page you will see tools for configuring parts of your site. Here is a brief description of what you’ll see.

  • Website Sections. SiteMaker calls web pages sections because there can be several types of sections, going beyond a simple page of text with images.
  • Overall Appearance. Where you set the style for your site as well as the banner text and the contents of the footer.
  • Access Groups. Access groups allows you to restrict access to parts of your site.
  • Files. For managing images and other files on your site.
  • Database Tables. An advanced function allowing you to run a small database on your site.