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[[File:Sitecreator-templates.png|thumb|left|Template selection screen]] | [[File:Sitecreator-templates.png|thumb|left|Template selection screen]] | ||
| − | When you first log in to your new SiteCreator system, you'll be presented with a template selection screen. | + | When you first log in to your new SiteCreator system, you'll be presented with a template selection screen. |
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| + | If you're just starting out and only need a basic one-page site, we recommend an ''Under Construction'' template. | ||
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| + | If you've already built a site using some other service, and if that site is still available online, you can import it using the ''Website Import'' option. | ||
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| + | '''Click the Preview button''' on any template too see what it looks like live. When previewing a template, remember that you'll have to replace the placeholder content with with your own copy, images, links, etc. | ||
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=Selecting a template= | =Selecting a template= | ||
Which template you should choose depends on: | Which template you should choose depends on: | ||
* Your business or projects '''branding, style, and "vibe"'''. | * Your business or projects '''branding, style, and "vibe"'''. | ||
| − | * | + | * '''Text content ("copy"), information, images, video, or other media ("assets")'''. You don't need any assets to get started though! A simple landing page with basic info is more than enough to establish your online presence. |
* '''The purpose of your website'''. It could be | * '''The purpose of your website'''. It could be | ||
| − | ** an `Under | + | ** an `Under Construction` site, letting visitors know that more content is coming soon |
| − | ** a simple site with just your business contact information, links to your social media, a map to your premises, etc. | + | ** a simple site with just your business contact information, links to your social media, a map to your premises, a contact form, etc. |
| − | ** | + | ** your CV or portfolio |
** a shop with a catalog of your products and services | ** a shop with a catalog of your products and services | ||
** a personal site with information about the things you love | ** a personal site with information about the things you love | ||
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=Available templates= | =Available templates= | ||
| + | There are over 200 templates available, in the following categories: | ||
* '''Website import''': Simply enter the address of another site you already own, and the SiteCreator will import the content and attempt to replicate the layout and functionality! | * '''Website import''': Simply enter the address of another site you already own, and the SiteCreator will import the content and attempt to replicate the layout and functionality! | ||
* '''Under construction''' : If you aren't ready to build your site just yet, use an under construction template to let visitors know your site is on the way! | * '''Under construction''' : If you aren't ready to build your site just yet, use an under construction template to let visitors know your site is on the way! | ||
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* '''Health''': For medical, health, wellness, personal care, beauty, and veterinary services. | * '''Health''': For medical, health, wellness, personal care, beauty, and veterinary services. | ||
* '''Hotels''' and '''Travel''': For your hospitality, accommodation, travel agents, guides, and tours. | * '''Hotels''' and '''Travel''': For your hospitality, accommodation, travel agents, guides, and tours. | ||
| − | * '''Media''': for radio stations, streaming and video channels, and social media influencers. | + | * '''Media''': for radio stations, streaming and video channels, personalities, and social media influencers. |
* '''Nature''': Templates for eco and agro concerns. | * '''Nature''': Templates for eco and agro concerns. | ||
* '''Transport''': For shipping and logistics. | * '''Transport''': For shipping and logistics. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 23 February 2024
Selecting a template
Which template you should choose depends on:
- Your business or projects branding, style, and "vibe".
- Text content ("copy"), information, images, video, or other media ("assets"). You don't need any assets to get started though! A simple landing page with basic info is more than enough to establish your online presence.
- The purpose of your website. It could be
- an `Under Construction` site, letting visitors know that more content is coming soon
- a simple site with just your business contact information, links to your social media, a map to your premises, a contact form, etc.
- your CV or portfolio
- a shop with a catalog of your products and services
- a personal site with information about the things you love
- an informational site about a project, event, or product you're working on
- an automatic import of another site you own
Available templates
There are over 200 templates available, in the following categories:
- Website import: Simply enter the address of another site you already own, and the SiteCreator will import the content and attempt to replicate the layout and functionality!
- Under construction : If you aren't ready to build your site just yet, use an under construction template to let visitors know your site is on the way!
- Personal page: Create your online CV and showcase your awesomeness.
- Services: A huge range of options perfect for your service industry business, including childcare, automotive, mechanical and repair, personal care and beauty, and legal, financial, and translation services.
- Art: Templates for arts and artists, photography, portfolios, handicrafts, decor, and design.
- E-commerce: For products, services, catalogues, portfolios, and shopping.
- Social: Charities, churches, clubs, and organisations.
- Sport: Including clubs, facilities, and equipment.
- Bootstrap style, Landing page, and Technology: Templates with a modern yet familiar style. Recognisable yet professional templates ideal for apps and IT-related services.
- Business: Generic templates with a professional feel. Perfect for buisiness profiles, and business-related services like consulting, management, logistics, etc.
- Education: Templates for schools, universities, courses, books, training material, tutoring, and daycare and youth services.
- Energy: Templates with a focus on renewable energy like wind and solar. Perfect for your new solar installation venture or electrical services business.
- Entertainment and Events: Including sites for tours, venues, clubs, event planners, and events including concerts, birthday parties, and weddings.
- Food: For anything food-related, from food blogs and recipes, to establishments like restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and even farms.
- Health: For medical, health, wellness, personal care, beauty, and veterinary services.
- Hotels and Travel: For your hospitality, accommodation, travel agents, guides, and tours.
- Media: for radio stations, streaming and video channels, personalities, and social media influencers.
- Nature: Templates for eco and agro concerns.
- Transport: For shipping and logistics.
