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Content Page

Step 1: Understanding Where to Create a Page

The organization of your folders and files (the way they are nested) determines your site's menu structure. When you're ready to add a new page, follow the steps below to create a "Folder with Content Page" within your site.

  • "Why am I creating a folder with content page?" The answer is in Menus and Breadcrumbs.
  • Need a duplicate version of a page? A borrowed page may be the best solution for keeping content in sync.
Step 2: Create a New Page
  1. Navigate to the parent folder for your new page (the folder within which you want the new page to appear).
  2. From the top menu, choose Add Content >> Folder with Content Page.
  3. Enter a Folder Name (no spaces, all lowercase).
  4. Enter the Display Name (proper upper/lowercase) - this will be displayed in your site's menus and breadcrumbs.
  5. Check the box Display in Menu? if you want this page eligible to display in your site menus. - you will hide your page if you UN-check this box.
  6. Click Submit to save the folder. (If prompted, correct spelling errors and click Next to proceed.)
  7. Edit the index file (the index file contains the content of the page).
  8. Fill in the appropriate fields: Title, Summary & Teaser.
  9. Set the right column, parent and sibling checkboxes. These adjust the right column and page menu on this page only.
  10. Fill in the Content
    • Do not copy and paste directly from another source (Word, email, web page). First copy from the source, then in Cascade click Edit >> Paste as Text before you paste. You can also clean up your text by first pasting it into a text editor such as Textpad or Notepad.
  11. (optional) Prepare and upload a Social Media Thumbnail image.
  12. Add widgets or other right column features to your page (optional).
  13. Save and Preview your edits. Then Submit >> Check Content & Submit.
  14. Publish the parent folder to ensure the appropriate menus are updated.