To create a new site, you’ll need the following:
- Site Name (Subdirectory only) – this will determine your URL (example: sites-dev.ucsd.edu/sitename)
- Site Title – the public name of your site
- Site Language – Defaults to English
- Privacy – select who can see your site once it is published (usually Public)
Once you have completed the request form, you will see a confirmation screen showing your site and web address. Link to go to your site. You may see a message that reads: “We’re setting up your new website. This process can take time, please be patient.” Once this is done, you’ll be taken to your new site.
Initial Site Configuration
Your site will be created with some example content:
- One Post
- Three pages: Homepage, Article Page, and a Blog Post Page
- One Comment
Customize Your Site
On each page will be instructions for how to edit those pages. You should change the image on the homepage by:
- Editing the homepage
- Click on the image.
- Select “Replace” and open the media library or upload an image of your choice.
- Select a new image
These instructions are also included on the homepage itself.
By default, your new site is configured as a basic website. You can also set it up as a blog.
Delete the pages you don’t need, and edit the content on the pages you want to keep. Add new pages and posts as desired.
Technical Resources
For assistance, use the “Need Help” button located at the bottom right corner of your dashboard or edit page screen:
Explore the CampusPress Knowledge Base for more help.
Here are some key topics to get started with:
- Blocks – Content in Simple Sites consists of a variety of blocks. Learn about the available blocks and how to use them.
- Pages Overview – web page basics
- Posts Overview– blog post basics
- Categories and Tags – for blog posts
- General Settings
- Adding Links
- Working with Media (images, etc.)
- Delete Post
- Menus and Page Order
Bookmark the Help Center page for easy links to these and other help options.