WebPal CMS Knowledge Base

Thanks to user requests contributions from web developers, WebPal CMS is a constantly evolving library of WebPal Nodes for various functions. Browse our knowledge base for help on these nodes or ask us for assistance.

Node Reference - New!

Node ReferenceDevelopers and advanced users may be interested in reviewing our node reference documentation. Divided into "packages" of similar / dependent nodes, this list includes all active, supported, node types.

Getting Started with WebPal CMS

Downloading & Installing Webpal

Help on downloading, installing and starting the WebPal CMS thin client application which allows you to connect to your WebPal account.

What's My Web Name?

Basic information about your WebPal account.

What's My Username and Password?

Information on your access credentials and how to login to the application.

Logging in to Edit Your Content

This article details how to login to your WebPal account and access your content.

WebPal accounts and restricted user access

Control permissions and editorial access for content and designs.

Managing Your Users

Learn how to create user accounts for your content editors.

WebPal CMS - Editor's Workflow (TEXT)

Outlining the standard workflow a WebPal CMS editor goes through in a typical editing session.

WebPal CMS - Editor's Workflow (GRAPHIC)

Outlining the standard workflow a WebPal CMS editor goes through in a typical editing session.

 

Basic How-To's

Where Is My Content?

An introduction to the WebPal architecture.

How To Create a New Chapter / Page

Chapters are the foundation of your website.

How to Add Content

The most important feature of a CMS: Adding content.

Editing Content

Use the RichText editor to edit and format content.

How to Create a Link

Creating links to internal chapters, external sites, anchors, mail addresses, files and media documents.

Adding & Linking to Files

Inserting a PDF, or other file type, into your web.

How to Add an Image

Images are easy to add in WebPal CMS. Learn how!

How to Move or Delete a Chapter / Page

Moving pages around within your site and keep menu up-to-date.

Creating Internal Links - Anchors

Have a really long page with lots of scrolling? Anchors may be your answer.

Setting Up Google Analytics

Basic information on setting up a Google Analytics account and tracking visitor information on your WebPal site.

Embedding HTML Code & Video

Insert YouTube videos and Google Maps.

Creating a Redirect

If you need to force a menu item or a page to be redirected on-load check out this tutorial.

 

Information for Advanced Users

WebPal & Search Engine Optimization

Optimizing your web site. Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Managing A News List

Keep your users up to date with this handy feature.

Setting up an RSS Feed

Provide an RSS feed to your users.

Including (sharing) content from other web sites

Include content directly from other web sites.

Slides and SlideShows

Have different banner images on each page using only one design.

Adding Flash Elements

Adding Flash elements to a page is a snap.

Create an Image Gallery

Create an image gallery in just a few clicks.

Managing Secure Content

How to control your "Members Only" area and its associated content.

How to Create a Hard Link to a File

Learn how to manually create a link to a file in your document.

 

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