Navajo Chapters – Website Resources

There are a few key components to the Dashboard that you will need to know the function of and how to navigate.  These are the option located on the side black bar on the left.  The information in the middle is mostly just general news and updates for WordPress that do not have any bearing on the site content.

After selecting “Visit Site” from the dashboard, you will take you to the homepage of your Chapter website.  You will notice that there is now a blue menu bar at the top of your window with several options.  This shows you that you are viewing the website while logged in as an Administrator.  

Any time you would like to edit the content on the page you will just select “Enable Visual Builder”

Selecting this will engage the “Divi Builder” which allows you to edit and add content. 

Once the builder is engaged you will see several different types of boxes that encompass the different areas on the page.  These are the different containers that are used to build out the page content.  There are three types of containers used by the builder.  

1. Sections – These are the highest level content container and define an area on the page where multiple pieces of content work together within modules and rows to convey a mutual message to the user.  Sections are denoted by Blue and Orange squares. 

2. Rows/Columns – Rows are the area within a row that define spatial relations and orientation of the different types of content modules.  Within each row are certain types of columns of different sizes.  Some rows can four columns of equal size or two columns, one big and one small.  The best way to think of Rows and Columns is to be similar to inserting a table on Microsoft Word.  Within a table, you have many cells where you enter information.  In this case, the cells are the columns and the information you enter is a content “Module.  Rows are denoted by Green/Turquoise Squares.

3. Modules – Modules are different tools that allow you to add different types of content to the site.  Each module is specialized for certain types of content.  For example, there is an Image module, a Text module, and a button module.  These are three common module types used throughout the site.  You can create content by adding new modules or edit existing content by going into individual module settings.  Modules are denoted by Black/Gray sqaures.

If you hover over each icon with your cursor for a second will pop up the name of that specific icon.  The functions of the icons on the menu are as follows”

1. Move Module – This allows you to click and hold the module so that you can drag and drop it into another column on the page.  You can move Sections, Rows, or modules anywhere on the page by dragging and dropping them with this function.  A small black shadow appears on the page to denote where the module will land.

2. Settings – This is the main function you will use during your content management.  This icon pulls up a new menu where you can edit, update, and create content within that specific module.

3. Duplicate – This function will duplicate whatever content is within that particular Section, Row, or module right below the original.  You can then edit/move or modify that content as needed.  This prevents you from having to constantly build everything from scratch.

4. Add New – This function allows you to add a new Section, Row, or Module below the one you selected.  An additional menu pops up when selecting this icon with the different options available to add.

5. Download – This allows you to download and save your content Section, Row, or Module.  These are saved as a template to your library.  You can then add this piece whenever needed in the future. 

6. Trash/Delete – This deletes the specific content off the page.  You can always undo any action by hitting Ctrl + Z.

7.  Additional Options – This pulls up a menu with additional options which we will address later.