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Build Your Website

A hub for everything related to building a website for agency authors and managers.

Website Quickstart Guide

  • Media and Embeds Guide
  • How to Make a Landing Page
  • How do I add Micro-Content
  • Which Content Type Should I Use

Page Guidelines

  • Learn the best practices for home pages

    A guide of the best practices for agency authors and managers for building homepages and landing pages.

  • Editing a 404 page

     Explore our 404 page guidelines for a clear understanding of best practices when customizing your 404 page.

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Guidelines for Structuring Navigation

Key tips for your website’s navigation to meet your audience’s needs.

Learn how to correctly structure your navigation
How to Replace Media

Learn How to Replace Media

Instructions for agency managers to replace current media elements in the media library.

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How to Add Content and Micro-Content

  • Add a basic page

    Learn how to add content by creating a basic page.

  • How to add a menu item

    Guide for agency authors on how to add menu items to their website navigation.

  • How to properly create links

    A guide for agency authors and mangers on the proper way to add links and avoid absolute linking.

  • Learn how to add media items to the media library.

    A simple guide on how to properly add media items to your media library.

  • Learn how to add taxonomy terms

    A guide on how to add taxonomy and their site-wide benefits

  • Learn how to add social media

    A step-by-step guide for agency authors and managers on how to add primary contact and primary location.

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