Chapter 1
Account Overview

Chapter 2
Getting Started

Chapter 3
Control Panel Overview

Chapter 4
FTP Instructions

Chapter 5
SSH / Telnet

Chapter 6
Email Software Setup

Chapter 7
File Manager

Chapter 8
Change Password

Chapter 9
Mail Manager

Chapter 10
Site Statistics

Chapter 11
Mailing List

Chapter 12
Microsoft FrontPage

Chapter 13
Site Creation Tool

Chapter 14
Counters

Chapter 15
Protect Directories

Chapter 16
Redirect URL

Chapter 17
Search Engine

Chapter 18
Formmail

Chapter 19
PGP & PGP Mail

Chapter 20
Mime Types

Chapter 21
Anonymous FTP

Chapter 22
Archive Manager

Chapter 23
SSL (Secure Server)

Chapter 24
MySQL

Chapter 25
Shopping Cart

Chapter 26
CGI-bin

Chapter 27
Real Audio / Real Video

   

Chapter 13 - Site Creation Tool

Please note that this utility has been withdrawn and we are currently considering some alternatives as replacements. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This option can not be used with FrontPage or any other web page editor.

This powerful tool provides individuals with no desire to learn HTML with an alternative method of creating their own web pages in a GUI environment.

The Site Creation Tool is made available by MaxPages and you can visit their web site for a complete users guide to assist you with this tool. We will provide you with this link below, after we walk you through the basics of using your Site Creation Tool.

Getting Started


To get started using this tool, log into your Control Panel at http://www.yourdomain.co.nz/menu by providing your username and password. Once inside, click on the Site Creation Tool and you will be taken to a new window where you will have the option of 1) Utilize the Site Creation Tool to build your web site, 2) Make the pages you design with Site Creation Tool your default pages, or 3) View pages you've already designed using your Site Creation Tool.

Assuming this is your first time using the Site Creation Tool, click option number 1 to begin building your pages. The first screen you will be taken to will ask you for a title for your home page, this title will be the first text that will appear on your pages. After you've supplied the title click next.

The next screen you will be taken to will ask you for either a background image or a background color for your web pages. MaxPages provides you with a large selection of pre-designed images for your web pages, all viewable and selectable from within your Site Creation Tool. Once you've made your choice, click next.

The next screen you will be taken to will ask you for the text that you want to appear on your web page. You do not have to enter everything at this point as everything that you've done to this point you will have an opportunity to edit later. Once you've entered your information, click next.

In the next screen you will be asked to select the color you want for your text. Select the color and click next.

In the next screen you will be given an opportunity to select an image for the top of your home page. Click next.

You have just completed setting up the basics for your home page. From here you can enter the editor and edit or make adjustments to what you've already completed or add additional information, links, etc. From here, you can visit MaxPages where you can utilize their online Users Guide where you can learn to enhance your web site at MaxPages Users Guide.