Here are some quick ways to update your site to maintain interest and keep it fresh.

Change how your site looks

You can do this by simply changing the theme

  • From your Home page click Edit this page
  • Choose the Look and Feel tab then the Theme subtab
  • Select a different Theme - we recommend the Modern and Bootstrap themes as these work best on tablets and mobiles.
  • Return to the Home page
  • Click the refresh/reload icon in your browser toolbar or press F5 on the keyboard to see changes

You can also add your own logo

  • From the Home page click Manage Website
  • Choose Look & Feel then Your Logo subtab for your image
  • Browse for the your logo
  • Click OK

To keep your website fresh you can...

Edit your front page

  • From your Home page click Edit this page
  • Choose the Content Management tab
  • Choose the Content sub tab
  • Place your cursor in the Body text field where you wish to edit your content and amend as necessary
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page
  • Click Save and Publish
  • Return to your Home page by following your site title link
  • Refresh (F5 or refresh/reload icon on your browser)

To edit your contact details:

  • Click Manage Website
  • Choose Site Settings
  • Choose Organisation Details
  • Scroll to the bottom of the form and click Edit
  • Scroll down to Organisation Contact Details and complete your changes
  • Click OK
  • Return to your Home page by following your site title link
  • Refresh (F5 or refresh/reload icon on your browser)

Add a new picture

  • From your Home page click Edit this page
  • Choose Content Management tab
  • Choose Content sub tab
  • Place your cursor in the Body text field where you wish your image to be
  • Click the Insert/edit image icon (the tree at the end of the middle row)
  • Click the icon at the end of the field Image URL and complete the form in the bottom Or add a new Image section
  • Click Save and Publish
  • Complete the Title and Description fields in the section above to make it accessible to
    web reading machines
  • Click Insert
  • When it is displayed in the window, click Save and Publish.
  • You can then resize by clicking on a corner of the image and holding mouse button down to drag to required size in the direction of the arrow so that the proportions remain the same
  • Return to your Home page by following your site title link
  • Refresh if necessary (F5 on the keyboard or refresh/reload icon on your browser)

Add an existing picture

  • From your Home page click Edit this page
  • Choose Content Management tab
  • Choose Content sub tab
  • Place your cursor in the Body text field where you wish your image to be
  • Click Insert/edit image icon (the tree at the end of the middle row)
  • Click the icon at the end of Image URL
  • From the Pick Image tab select an existing image by clicking its title
  • Complete the Image Description and Title fields to make it accessible
  • Click Insert
  • When it is displayed in the window, click Save and Publish.
  • You can then resize by clicking on a corner of the image and holding mouse button down to drag to required size in the direction of the arrow so that the proportions remain the same
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save and Publish
  • Return to your Home page by following your site title link
  • Refresh if necessary (F5 or refresh/reload icon on your browser)

You can reach the Help Desk at support@essexinfo.net