av lite webmaster training
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Updating Your Free
A/V-Lite Site
Recommended Browsers for viewing and
editing Websites
Browsers with limitations for
editing websites
Internet Explorer
Firefox Mozilla
Google Chrome
MacSafari
Get to know your new site
Get to know your new site
Pro’s:• Easy way of disseminating information• Provides an online presence for your
community• Provides an online payment option for
your owners• Easy to use, navigate and update• Free !
Con’s• Limited formatting ability (boilerplate
model for all properties)• Limited to 15 visible events, articles or
documents
Get to know your new site
Latest News:Post time sensitive
articles pertaining to current issues,
welcome message, or more. PSI
corporate site also feeds articles to our Associations’ sites
By selecting any individual news
article, you will be taken to the
content. Your site shows up to 15
articles at a time
Get to know your new site
Latest Documents
Upload common forms, governing
documents, or FAQ pages
By selecting any document, you will
be taken to the content.
Depending on the document, it may
or may not be available for
printing. Your site shows up to 15 docs at a time.
Get to know your new site
Upcoming EventsUpload calendar
events, notify owners of board meetings,
and more. PSI corporate calendar
also includes events on our Associations’
calendars.
By selecting a calendar event
you are taken to the details page.
The next 15 events will appear
on your site.
Get to know your new site
Weather:Free weather app
shows current weather in Rolling
Meadows (site of our corporate office)
Cool!How do I start uploading and
posting?
Logging OnIn order to log on, you will first have to
visit the PSI corporate site: www.psimanagement.net
Hint: Consider bookmarking our site!
Logging OnHover your mouse next to the search menu, and
right click to select (mouse will change from arrow to hand).
This menu is hidden, as not every owner has access.
Logging OnThe Sign In Menu will appear. Your sign in
name and password will be given to you by your manager (usually your first initial then last name, or possibly your email address)
You only have access to your site. It will take you to your community’s page automatically
Success!If you have logged on correctly, you
will be taken to your Association’s site.
Creating a News ArticleNow that you are logged in, you will notice that the
site looks slightly different. These are the edit buttons that will allow you to change the site.
Pencil Icon:This button allows you to edit existing
articles.+ Icon:
This button allows you to create new
articles.
These icons only appear when you are logged in.
Creating a News ArticleYour website runs on a WYSIWYG (what you
see is what you get) editor, similar to MS Word
As soon as you select the save button at the bottom right, your article or changes will instantly post to the site.
Title your article
Begin typing your content, or paste pre-existing text directly into the article.
Creating a News Article
Spell Check
For more advanced web designers, you may wish to format your article using tables. Tables can help you create different rows and columns to properly space articles, pictures, etc.
Font Formatting
Insert Hyperlink Insert Picture
You can switch your view from the WYSIWYG editor to html code if you have coding experience
Similar to MS Word, you can alter your article just as you would a .doc file, rather than static
text
Creating a News Article
Select the date in which you want the article to post (default is current date)
Think ahead! If you are feeling especially creative, write an article about snow removal in June, but set it to post
in November. Keep your article relevant and timely
Set the date you want it to be removed.
Have a question? Select one of the links below.
Uploading a DocumentThis section is geared more towards
uploading pre-existing forms, documents etc.
Select the + icon to begin uploading
a document
Uploading a Document
Select “Attach File” to upload, then use the “Browse” button to select the file you wish to upload (.pdf or .doc are preferred formats)
Title your articleIdentical ribbon bar allowing you to type in an explanation/summary of the document
If file is a .pdf, you can restrict printing and downloading options
Creating a Calendar EventLet your owners know when Board meetings,
community garage sales, picnics, and more
Select the + icon to begin creating
an event
Creating a Calendar Event
If the event has a location, you can add it here. If the event is geared as a general reminder (i.e. Holiday garbage collection change) leave blank
Title your EventIdentical ribbon bar allowing you to type in an explanation/summary of the event
Include Start and Stop time and date, just like MS Outlook
And Its Just That Simple!Congratulations, you are now an official A/V-Lite Webmaster for your community. If you have any further questions, please
contact your PSI Property Manager.
Rolling Meadows (Corporate)
847-806-6121
Woodridge (South Suburban)
630-633-5277We are here to
help!