Getting Started with Weebly

Follow the step-by-step instructions to create an account and start building your ePortfolio with Weebly

Set Up an Account

STEP

1

Open your web browser and go to wwwweeblycom Once the page has loaded click the ldquoSign Uprdquo button in the upper right hand corner

STEP

2 Enter your name email address and password for your account

Click the ldquoCreate Your Siterdquo button

STEP

3

Choose a theme

You can sort by categories on the menu at the top

Click on a theme to preview it

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EP 4

Once you have chosen your theme click on the ldquoStart Editingrdquo button

STEP

5

Enter the domain name you would like to use and click on the ldquoSearchrdquo button

Examples yournameweeblycom yourinitialsweeblycom yourauloginweeblycom

STEP

6

Weebly will list a variety of domains from which you can choose

IMPORTANT The domains listed under ldquoProfessional Domainrdquo are NOT free they require a premium membership

For your ePortfolio we recommend you select the option under lsquoSubdomainrdquo

Click ldquoChooserdquo to select your subdomain

If the option you entered is unavailable try changing it until you fnd an available subdomain

Congratulations Your initial account set up is now complete Weebly will now take you to your editor where you can begin developing your website

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Getting Started with Weebly

Start Building Your ePortfolio

Now that yoursquove set up your account and chosen your domain name itrsquos time to explore Weebly and practice using the system Below is a list of common activities you are likely to need to complete during the process of creating your ePortfolio Using these lists as a guide try to accomplish as many of the activities as possible If you need help visit the Weebly Help Center at hcweeblycom where you will fnd many resources to help you get started and answer questions you may have along the way

Pages

bull Add main page

bull Add sub- (and sub-sub) pages

bull Reorder pages

bull Change page name

bull Change page header

bull Add page title and description

bull Change page to homepage

bull Choose page layout

Build

bull Add title and text boxes

bull Add image gallery or slideshow

bull Add alt text to image

bull Add contact form

bull Add and resize spacer

bull Link document or website to button

bull Add video from YouTube

bull Create columns (one text and one image)

Design and Settings

bull Switch from desktop to mobile view

bull Save and publish site

bull Visit help center

bull Change site address

bull Hide site from search engines (SEO)

bull Change current theme color

bull Change site theme

bull Change site fonts

Need More Help Visit hcweeblycom

Getting Started with Weebly Lucas Adelino and Heather Stuart | September 2018

(334) 844-7475 | wwwauburnedueportfolios | eportfoliosauburnedu