Navigate to Media → Pages in the Site Manager to view all your website pages in a hierarchical tree structure. You can expand or collapse page branches to see the full organization of your site.
Click the "Create page" button to open the page properties form. Pages are created in two steps:
- Configure page properties (this guide) – settings and appearance
- Add content – actual page content using sections
Page Properties Overview
Basic Information
This section defines your page's identity and how it appears in URLs:
- Title: The main heading that appears in navigation and at the top of the page
- Page Name: The URL-friendly name (e.g., "about-us" becomes "yoursite.com/about-us.html")
- Optional Redirect: Send visitors to another page or external website
Tip: Leave the page name blank when creating a new page, and the system will automatically generate it from your title.
Menus
Control where your page appears in your site's navigation. You can show a page in multiple areas or hide it entirely:
- Main Menu: Primary site navigation
- Dropdown Menu: Secondary navigation under parent pages
- Subpage Menu: Navigation within the page content
- Mega Menu: Large dropdown for complex sites
Common scenarios:
- Most pages appear in the Main Menu
- Hide pages that should only be accessed via links
- Use Mega Menus for large sites
Panels
Panels are reusable content blocks that appear in specific areas of your site.
- Sidebar (Side 1–2): Navigation or supplemental content
- Middle (1–4): Content within the page body
- Lower (1–4): Content below the main area
- Bottom (1–2): Footer-style content
Each position can be set to:
- Default: Use template settings
- None: Show nothing
- Custom Panel: Select a specific panel
Tip: Use panels to display reusable content across multiple pages.
Page Title Block
This section controls the header area at the top of your page.
- Show or hide the title block
- Adjust alignment, layout, and visibility of title and breadcrumbs
- Set width and height (desktop and mobile)
Appearance options include:
- Theme (light or dark)
- Background color
- Background images
Common uses:
- Large banner images
- Consistent section headers
- Hidden title blocks for landing pages
Images
Select up to 5 images for use in the page title block when using a random background image.
Security
Control who can access this page:
- Username and password: Shared login
- Passcode: Simple access code
- Any account login: Any registered user
- Specific accounts: Selected users only
You can also apply protection to all subpages.
Publishing
Control when your page is available to visitors:
- Status: Published or Draft
- Publish Start: Schedule when the page becomes available
- Publish End: Automatically remove the page after a date
- Season: Display only during selected church seasons
Important: Publishing does not control menu visibility. Use the Menus section to manage navigation.
Meta Tags
These settings help search engines and social media:
- Description: Appears in search results
- Keywords: Relevant search terms
- Robots: Control indexing behavior
- Verification codes: For tools like Google Search Console
Tip: Write unique descriptions for important pages.
After Creating a Page
Adding Content
- Return to the Pages list
- Click Edit
- Add sections (text, images, galleries, etc.)
- Save your changes
Testing Your Page
- Use the View button
- Check navigation links
- Test on mobile devices
- Verify security settings
Common Next Steps
- Create subpages for detailed content
- Set up panels for reusable content
- Configure redirects
- Add protection where needed
Working with Panels
Panels are reusable content blocks that can appear across multiple pages.
- Navigate to Design → Panels
- Create and manage panels
- Assign them in Page Properties
Best Practices
Planning Your Structure
- Group related pages under parent pages
- Keep navigation simple
- Use clear, descriptive names
Navigation Strategy
- Limit top-level menu items
- Hide pages when appropriate
- Use subpages for organization
Security Considerations
- Only protect pages when needed
- Keep credentials secure
- Test protection settings
SEO Tips
- Use unique descriptions
- Choose relevant keywords
- Keep content updated
Troubleshooting
Page not appearing in navigation
- Check menu settings
- Verify menu text
- Save changes
Page protection not working
- Verify protection is enabled
- Check credentials
- Test in a private browser
Changes not appearing
- Save changes
- Clear browser cache
- Check the correct URL