A content inventory is a list of every major item that goes on the website. This comes in handy when you start the practical build of the site because now you have a list of exactly what you need and where everything goes.
- [Instructor] Whenever I start a new web project, … one of the first things I do is build a spreadsheet … for the site inventory. … A site inventory is a list of every major item … that will go in the website, what it is, … how it's organized in relationship to the other content, … what kind of content does it contain, … is there anything special about it, etc. … So all of this goes into a spreadsheet, … and that way, you can keep track of each item, … make sure it's organized properly … and, as content is created, each item can be checked off … as either started, in draft, or ready to be published. … What you're seeing here … is the actual site inventory spreadsheet for this course. … I've included a blank copy of this … if you'd like to use it as a template for your site. … You can download that as part of the exercise files … included with this course. … In additional to tracking content, … this inventory will also help … as you create an information architecture for your site, … and that's just kind of a fancy way of saying …
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7/11/2019- Establishing site goals and needs
- Adding new pages
- Finding a theme and site images
- Customizing colors, fonts, and menus
- Setting up your webpages
- Adding contact forms and social media buttons
- Testing your site
- Securing your site
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Demo project overview2m 5s
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1. Preparing to Build a Small Business Website
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Identify site requirements2m 42s
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Tips for writing copy2m 14s
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2. Adding Key Content
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Understand posts vs. pages1m 20s
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Create key pages3m 21s
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3. Select and Configure a Theme
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Roundup of suitable themes2m 22s
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Install and activate a theme2m 17s
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Add a custom menu2m 27s
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Set up a homepage1m 8s
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Lay out the homepage3m 27s
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Set up a blog page2m 31s
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Customize widget areas2m 49s
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4. Extend Functionality with Plugins
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Adding a contact form6m 46s
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5. Going Live
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Review site specifications4m 12s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 37s
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