Setting up your new site on MaizeWeb
Welcome! This is a really quick tutorial to help you get started with MaizeWeb. If at any time you need help, don't be afraid to contact us at help@maizeweb.com - we'll usually get back to you within a couple of hours, if not 10 minutes.
1. Create a MaizeWeb group for your organization
2. After you've registered your group, your site will look something like this:
Now it's time to start adding some content! This is done by using the Website Control Panel. Your Website Control Panel is only available to you and other users you designate as owners.
3. When you first visit the Website Control Panel, notice the "To Do" list on the right. This list will remind you what steps you need to take in order to make the most of your new site.
4. Let's get started with the first step! Click "Add or Remove Content" to begin. Simply pick the content items you would like in the left column and drag and drop them to the right column. You can rearrange the order that content appears by simply moving the items around. If you uncheck the box to the left of the description, the item will be added to your site, but will not appear on the homepage. Click Next when you are finished to save your changes.
5. Wahoo! You're site has features! Now that you've selected the types of content you will add, its time to start actually adding the stuff your users will want to see. Say in the previous step, you had added a Welcome Message, a Blog, and Files. Next to each item, you will see a link to add new content. Let's try adding a new blog post!
6. Enter a title for your new post and then type in the message. When you're done, hit Save and that's it!
7. You should have the general hang of it now. Try messing around until you're satisfied with the way your site looks. Once you're happy, make sure to flip your site online (it is offline by default, this means nobody will be able to visit your site!). You can enable your site either through the Website Control Panel or via the reminder on your home page.
