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Getting Started

Template Information

This FrontPage template package comes with the starter web site in .zip format. Unzip the package and start editing the pages. You may wish to keep a backup copy of the .zip in case you need to start over. We have included a basic site structure with common pages to help you get started. You may rename the pages, add more pages, and add your content.

What's included:

What's needed:

Expression Web or FrontPage 2003: This template was designed specifically for the Expression Web and FrontPage 2003 program. Because the template uses dynamic web template (DWT) pages, it is not compatible with earlier versions of FrontPage.

Image Editing Software: While some color changes can be made by editing the CSS file. Other colors are actually graphics. If you wish to make changes to the images and graphics included in this template, you will need some type of image editing software like Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Fireworks, etc.

Licensing:

Copyright: The copyright for this web template and accompanying design remains with the designer, Round the Bend Wizards and/or My Arts Desire. You may not claim ownership of the design nor may you use it for any purpose other than that explicitly set forth in the separate license agreement.

Template Use: This template comes with a site license, not a user or computer license. This template is licensed for use on one site only. If you wish to use this template for subsequent sites, you must purchase a license for each additional site.

All images and source files included within the template are licensed for use with this template only.

Step by step:

Make a new web:

  1. Unzip your web package.
  2. Look for the web folder.
  3. Copy this folder to your My Webs directory.
  4. In FrontPage or Expression Web, go to File > Open Site and browse to this folder to begin editing your site.

Preview your new web:

  1. Click on any page and go to File > Preview in Browser.
  2. Click on Internet Explorer (or another installed browser) and click Preview.
  3. A browser window will open with your new web. Preview the pages of the web and decide what pages will be in your web site. You may keep this window open and return to it and refresh to see your changes.

Modify your new web:

  1. Editing the Master DWT pages: To edit your navigation links and copyright information, you will need to open and edit the included master DWT page(s). Once you have made your changes, save the page and your changes will be made on all of the pages within your web.
  2. Adding Your Site Name and Slogan: The "Your Business Name" and slogan are plain text. The font, size and colors used are set within the CSS file. If you wish you incorporate your own logo or have special font requirements, create a graphic in your favorite image editing software program. You can then delete the text in the DWT pages and replace it with your image. The changes will be automatically updated on all of the pages within your site.
  3. Editing the content pages: To edit your web pages, just delete our content and add your own. Note that you will not be able to edit any "uneditable" regions on these pages. To make changes to some areas you will need to edit the master DWT pages.
  4. Add new pages: Open a page that has the layout the way you want it, then go to File > Save As. Save the page under a new name and be sure to change the page title as well.
  5. Rename existing pages: If you would like to use an existing page but want to rename it, you may easily do this in the Folders list. Right click on the file name and/or the page title and choose "Rename" to rename your file. You may then need to modify the menu links with the new text.
  6. Delete pages from your web: Right click on the pages you wish to delete in your Folder list then click Delete.
  7. Add your content: Delete our sample content. Type your text. Add your pictures. It's easy!

Before You Publish:

  1. Change the page title on all pages as appropriate.
  2. Reset form properties to contain your email address.
  3. Preview all pages by going to File > Preview in Browser. It's a good idea to check your site in more than one browser.
  4. Modify the keywords and description meta tags on each page.
  5. Set any form properties so you can receive any form submittals into your email client.
  6. Spell check each page.

Publish Your Web:

  1. Go to File > Publish Site.
  2. Type in the URL of your web site (example http://www.sitename.com) If you don't want to overwrite your existing web site but just want to publish it temporarily to preview it, publish it to a subfolder like this: http://www.sitename.com/testweb.
  3. Type in your username and password when prompted.
  4. If you are publishing to a new folder, you may be asked if you want to "create a new web." Go ahead and click OK.
  5. Then, click Publish to begin the process of uploading your content to your web hosting space. When it's done, you'll be able to click to view your published web site.

Template details:

Important for FrontPage Users: This template uses a CSS-based layout, which means that the page sections (header, sidebar, content, footer, etc.) are placed using CSS rather than in a table-based grid. Because this results in cleaner code, your pages load faster and search engines may rank you page better than they would in a table-based design.

While in design view some elements will not appear correctly. Fonts may seem too large or small, spacing between elements may seem too wide, etc. While this can take a bit of getting used to, you will find it easy to keep previewing your site in a browser as you make changes. You will add content and images as you normally would. After each change, save the page and go to File > Preview in Browser.

Occasionally you may "lose" the formatting. When this happens, just hit F5 to refresh the page and the styles will return.

Server Requirements:

Form Email address (server extensions required): To receive the contact page form results via email you must set the form properties and add your email address.

Meta Tags: To help you get your site listed in search engines/directories, we have added blank meta tags to each page. You will want to either delete these tags or add your own specific content. To add your own unique page description and keyword content, right click on the page and select Page Properties. In the window that appears, click on the Custom tab. Under "user variables", locate the description item and then click the modify button. Add your own page description. Next click on the keyword item, click the modify button, and add your keywords and phrases.

How do I receive my template?

When you purchase this template, you will directed to a page which contains a downloadable zipped file. Note that you will need a software utility program such as WinZip to "open" this file. Unzip this file to a location on your hard drive.

Inside you will find the following:

  1. The web folder that holds the actual template pages and files.
  2. A text "read me" file.
  3. Our full license agreement.
  4. A "Getting Started" PDF file with details on working with your new template.

Extra Buttons and Icons:

You will find a selection of extra shopping cart and icon-styled buttons inside of the Buttons folder located within the Images folder of your web.

Need More Help?

While we try to make our templates easy to use, if you have questions or need specific "how-to" information, please check the Help Center of our site. If you do not find your answers there, email us and we'll be happy to help.