Learning Editor X

Course details

Today's content management systems are easier to use than ever before. So what does it mean to have an ultra-flexible CMS that isn't too technically difficult to use? In this course, instructor Jen Kramer explains the Editor X workflows and workspace, including how to create and edit content and how to build and publish websites. Jen shows you how to create a project and choose a template, walks you through the interface, and describes how to use the theme manager to configure colors and type. She covers how to add a logo, customize your page’s navigation, and add a variety of features to your page. Jen steps through reordering sections of your page and building additional pages. She concludes with an explanation of how to launch your Editor X site.

Concepts

Introduction

Building a website with no code

Building a Hompage in Editor X

Creating a project and choosing a template
Touring the Editor X interface
Configuring colors and type in the theme manager
Adding the logo
Styling the top navigation and hamburger button
Adding an opening jumbotron
Adding a new section using grid
Adding and configuring a layouter
Adding a video section
Reordering the homepage sections
Challenge Configure the footer
Solution Configure the footer

Building Additional Pages in Editor X

Creating a cake portfolio page and linking this to the menu
Configuring the cake portfolio page
Challenge Configure the sub-pages in the portfolio
Solution Configure the sub-pages in the portfolio
Adding a contact page and Google Map
Adding and configuring the contact form
Challenge Add a Frosting page
Solution Add a Frosting page

Launching Your Editor X Site and Conclusion

Exploring the dashboard
Publishing your Editor X site
Next steps