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Website Builder Overview Webinar Thursday, August 11, 2016 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
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Website Builder Overview Webinar
Thursday, August 11, 2016
U.S. Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration
Agenda
• Introductions
‒ Liz Taylor, Senior Project Manager
‒ Chase Field, HelpDesk Manager
• Website Builder overview
• How to get started
• Website Builder demonstration
• Common questions and issues
• Support Options
• Questions
Website Builder Overview
• A cloud-based CMS (content management system) that
uses the DotNetNuke (DNN) open source .NET framework
to build and manage websites.
• It allows you to create a custom website with unlimited
pages (public and/or private).
• National RTAP’s technical support team will help you setup,
host, build and manage your website for FREE.
What is Website Builder?
What is Website Builder?
• Originally launched in 2011
• Website Builder Version 2 released in 2014
‒ Customizable transit website template
‒ Simplified design functions
‒ Instructional Videos
• National RTAP currently hosts 74 Web Builder sites
• Custom Skin (site design)
• Responsive (mobile friendly)
• Compatible with key browsers
• File Management
• Google Analytics (for statistics)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• 508 Compliant
• Unlimited Users
• Social Integration
• Translatable Content
Key Features
• Theme creator “XPlugin”
• Calendar
• Form Builder
• Image Gallery
• News Module
• Blogs
• Forums
• Polling Module
• FAQ Module
• Bulk Email
Integrated Modules
The customizable template has many features built in: http://devwebbuilder.nationalrtap.org/template/.
Website Builder Template
Template Features
Pre-made pages, that you can delete or hide as needed:
• Contact Us
• About Us
• Routes & Schedules
• Dial-a-Ride
• Fares & Passes
• Riding with Us
• News & Service Alerts
• Calendar
• Coming Soon
• One Page Site option
• Unlimited Styles/Colors
• Boxed & Full Screen Layout
• Left Side Header
• Sticky header options
• Video Background Header
• 7 Header Styles
• Responsive full width banner
• 6 Menu designs
• 5 Breadcrumb Layouts
• 11 grid responsive layouts
• 21 matching containers
Template Features
• Hundreds of Google Fonts
• 470 Font Icons
• 7 Portfolio Styles
• Multiple Blog styles
• APP Page
• Page Loading Animation
• Bootstrap 3
• Retina Ready
• CSS3 & HTML 5
• CSS3 animations
• Short Codes
• Upgraded DNN Framework
• New Templates
• More In-Depth
Customization
• Updated Admin Bar
• xPlugin for Styling
• Changeable Headers
• New Instructional Videos on
the new modules and
advanced topics
What’s New?
New Modules:
• EasyDNN Gallery
• 3-Dimensional Gallery
• More Advanced Form
Module
Getting Started
It’s simple process to get up and running with your new site. Start by signing up for the Cloud at nationalrtap.organd clicking on “Cloud Signup.”
How do I get started?
Once you have your
Cloud Account, log in
and visit the Website
Builder 2 section.
How do I get started?
Find the Create your
Website button in the
Dashboard.
How do I get started?
Or view the basic
template before
getting started.
Step 1:
Admin
Information
How do I get started?
Step 2:
Pick your
initial template style
How do I get started?
Step 3:
URL and
Organization
How do I get started?
Website Builder Demo
Common Questions
Common Questions
Caching Content
• When you change content on a website that you visit frequently, you will need to clear your cache often to keep your images and content up-to-date.
• Using Google Incognito is helpful in that it does not cache content.
Common Questions
Page Lockout
• When editing a page’s permissions, be careful not to lock yourself out of changes. When deselecting a role, you need to click on both minus signs to clear them out before saving.
Common Questions
508 Compliance
• Ensures accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.
• Your standard template is 508 compliant, but in order to maintain compliance, you’ll need to follow a few guidelines when adding your own content.
• Here is a good resource for helping you follow the 508 Compliance guidelines:www.section508.gov/content/build/website-accessibility-improvement
Support & Training
Support & Training
Help is only an email, chat, or phone call away, from 9am to 5pm Eastern:
• Chat via nationalrtap.org and the Support Center
at nationalrtap.org/supportcenter
• 781-404-5030 (direct line)
• 888-589-6821 (National RTAP main line, toll free)
Each topic covered today is available as an Instructional
Video on our Support Center that will help guide you
through the creation of your website.
Instructional Videos:http://nationalrtap.org/supportcenter/Builder-Apps/Website-Builder/Videos
The Getting Started Guide will also walk you through the
process - available on the Support Center and in the
GoToWebinar control panel under Handouts.
Support & Training
Support & Training
We offer individual training sessions, as well as
statewide workshops to help multiple agencies set up
websites at once.
If interested, contact us at 781-404-5030 or
Questions?
National RTAP
888-589-6821
nationalrtap.org
nationalrtap.org/supportcenter
facebook.com/nationalrtap
A recording will on our website and Support Center. Transcripts can be provided upon request.
U.S. Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration
Liz Taylor
Senior Project Manager
781-404-5015
Chase Field
HelpDesk Manager
781-404-5030
