Create new webpages from the catalog or from the Manage Webpages area.
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From the Website Menu, or from the top-menu, go to Website > Webpages.
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Click the ADD WEBPAGE button to begin with a new blank webpage, or make a copy of an existing page by clicking the COPY icon.
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For this example, we'll create a new blank webpage as shown in the example below.
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Enter a Title for your webpage in the field provided. This will be used for the name of your webpage.
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The URL field will populate using your webpage name. You may change this as needed, but it must be a valid page URL. Enter the URL as it would be relative to your store directory. e.g. /webpages/mypage.aspx or mypage.aspx
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For the next selection, you can pick a different Theme or use the store's default setting.
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Select a Layout for this wepage, or use the store's default setting.
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A Page Title can be used to over-ride the webpage name. This is what you would see in the title bar of the browser.
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The Visibility setting determines whether the webpage will be Public (shown to all users), Hidden (available through direct link only), or Private (unable to view except as an administrator).
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You can enter a Publish Date which will only appear when using the built-in Blog control. This allows you to provide some sorting options for your customers.
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The Published By field is an entry for the name of the person who is authoring the webpage blog. Both publishing fields are optional.
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If desired, you can enter a Meta Description. Some search engines use this as a summary. A maximum of 150 characters available. Enter text only.
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The Meta Keywords will be used within the meta tag. Enter single words separated by commas. A maximum 1000 characters available.
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The HTML Head field can be used to enter your custom Javascript code, or anything that needs to go into the <HTML><HEAD> portion of the webpage.
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In the "Content" section you can use the built-in editor to create the content in your page. If you prefer to enter straight html code into the field, there is an option available from the Configure > Store > General page which allows you to disable the WYSIWYG editor throughout the store.
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The Catalog Settings section is optional. There are options to associate the webpage to a category, add thumbnail images, or a short summary description.
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By checking the boxes next to any categories, this webpage can be displayed as products are displayed in your catalog. You must be using a Category control that displays webpages.
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Select a Thumbnail image if you will be showing this page within the catalog.
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The Alt Text field is used for SEO purposes. It is the text that is shown if the Thumbnail image cannot be displayed.
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The Summary description should be a short bit of text that is used when the Webpage is linked on any Category page that displays Webpage links.
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When finished click the SAVE button. The Edit Webpage will be displayed.
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A PREVIEW button will be available after saving. You can return to the Manage Webpages area by clicking the SAVE AND CLOSE or CANCEL buttons.
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In the right column, the actions available are Preview, Copy, Visibility, Edit, and Delete. If we preview a sample webpage, you can see how it is displayed using the default store theme and layout.
While you are browsing the catalog, you can add a new webpage by clicking the icon in the Add Item box.