Squarespace 6 for dummies / by Kris Black.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Black, Kris.

Series:

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Squarespace (Computer file).

Web site development.

Programming languages (Electronic computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (363 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Build your own blog, website, or portfolio with Squarespace Squarespace lets you create visually rich web pages with any configuration of text, images, or blocks you wish, just by dragging and dropping. Even if you've been using earlier versions of Squarespace, the features in version 6 will amaze you - and bring you straight to this must-have guide for practical information! If you're a do-it-yourself website builder, get up to speed fast on all the next-generation Squarespace tools, including cool new features for mobile sites, SEO, social networks, and more. Brings you u

Contents:

Dedication; Author's Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started with Squarespace 6; Chapter 1: What Squarespace Can Do for You; Knowing Your Options; Building a Website with Ease; Exploiting the Versatility of Squarespace; Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Build Your Website; Setting Goals; Planning Your Site's Functionality; Establishing Your Website's Primary Function; Chapter 3: Signing Up

Signing Up for a Squarespace Account Choosing the Right Squarespace Pricing Plan; Logging into Your Website; Chapter 4: Finding Your Way around Squarespace; Visiting the Editing Areas; Using Core Features of Squarespace; Part II: Designing Your Website; Chapter 5: Considering Your Template Needs; Exploring the Different Templates; Reading the Read Me Page; Taking Advantage of the Blank Canvas; Changing Your Template; Chapter 6: Web Design 101; Understanding Basic Design Elements; Determining a Color Scheme; Exploring Web-Safe Fonts and Font Styles; Selecting Fonts for Your Site

Choosing Images for Headers and Backgrounds Recognizing Appropriate Sizes and Values; Chapter 7: Customizing with Style Editor; Locating Style Editor; Selecting an Element in Your Site; Changing Your Site's Colors; Customizing Fonts; Adjusting Sizes and Values with Sliders; Modifying the Template with Other Options; Saving Your Template; Testing Your Template; Resetting Your Customizations; Part III: Building Your Website; Chapter 8: Working with Pages and Collections; Defining Page Types; Item-Based Pages; Pages; Folders; Links; Index Page; Chapter 9: Creating Pages in Your Site

Locating Content Manager Determining Your Site's Navigation; Configuring Pages with Basic Settings; Configuring the Basic Settings for a Blog Page; Utilizing Unlinked Pages to Add Hidden Content; Modifying Settings for Folders and Link Page Types; Chapter 10: Building Your Pages with Items and Blocks; Exploring How Pages, Items, and Blocks Work Together; Working with Page Items; Running Through the Edit Settings; Working with Blocks; Rearranging Blocks Using LayoutEngine; Part IV: Personalizing Your Website; Chapter 11: Creating Content with Content Blocks; Understanding Content Blocks

Text BlockMarkdown Block; Quote Block; Code Block; Form Block; External Link Block; Amazon Item Block; Product Block; Space Block; Horizontal Rule Block; Chapter 12: Adding Multimedia with Content Blocks; Understanding Multimedia Content Blocks; Image Block; Gallery Block; Video Block; Embed Block; Audio Block; Map Block; Chapter 13: Navigating with Structure Blocks; Understanding How Structure Blocks Work; Search Block; Collection Link Block; Calendar Block; Summary Block; Tag Cloud Block; Author Index Block; Tag, Category, and Month Index Blocks

Chapter 14: Automating Updates with Social Blocks

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-118-57529-6

OCLC:

855504051