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Weebly CMS Cheatsheet
A quick reference guide to Weebly, covering essential features, customization options, and best practices for building and managing websites.
Weebly Basics
Getting Started
Creating an Account: |
Choosing a Theme: |
Domain Options:
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Site Editor Interface: |
Adding Content
Drag and Drop Elements |
Drag elements from the left sidebar onto your page (e.g., text, images, videos, maps). |
Text Editing |
Click on text elements to edit content directly. Use the formatting toolbar to adjust fonts, sizes, and styles. |
Image Management |
Upload images from your computer or use the built-in image library. Resize, crop, and add alt text to images. |
Adding Pages |
Create new pages from the ‘Pages’ tab. Choose from different page layouts (e.g., standard, blog, store). |
Basic Settings
SEO Settings: |
Favicon: |
Site Language: |
Customization and Design
Theme Options
Theme Customization |
Use the theme options to change colors, fonts, and other design elements. Access via Theme > Customize. |
Header and Footer |
Customize the header and footer sections of your website. Add logos, navigation menus, and contact information. |
Custom CSS/HTML |
Add custom CSS or HTML code to further customize your website’s design. Available on paid plans. Access via Settings > SEO > Footer Code or Header Code. |
Advanced Design
Section Backgrounds: |
Animations: |
Mobile Responsiveness: |
E-commerce Features
Setting Up Your Store
Adding Products |
Add products with descriptions, images, prices, and options (e.g., size, color). Go to Store > Products > Add Product. |
Payment Options |
Configure payment options (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Go to Store > Setup > Payment. |
Shipping Settings |
Set up shipping rates and options. Go to Store > Setup > Shipping. |
Tax Settings |
Configure tax settings based on your location. Go to Store > Setup > Tax. |
Managing Orders
Order Management: |
Email Notifications: |
E-commerce Tools
Coupons |
Create coupon codes to offer discounts to customers. Go to Store > Marketing > Coupons. |
Email Marketing |
Integrate with email marketing services to send newsletters and promotional emails. Use the Weebly Promote app or integrate with third-party services. |
Apps and Integrations
App Center
Weebly App Center: |
Categories: |
Popular Integrations
Social Media |
Integrate with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share content and promote your website. |
Marketing Tools |
Use marketing tools like Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Constant Contact to track website traffic and manage email campaigns. |
E-commerce Apps |
Enhance your e-commerce store with apps for product reviews, inventory management, and shipping solutions. |