how do i use the websitecreator to build and publish a complete website?

Answer by: George Kaloyanov, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support

Aplus.Net WebsiteCreator is a simple-to-use content management tool which offers many template choices and a short, step-by-step design process. Best of all, no HTML skills are required to build and maintain a professional looking website.

Here are the general steps to build and publish your website:

I. ACCESS THE WEBSITECREATOR:

Start by logging to your Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration number and Customer password.
Select Web Hosting from the top navigation bar.
Next, select Hosted Domains and click on Manage Hosted Domains.
Select the hosted domain name that you’d like to manage.
Click the Design tab.
Now, click the WSC Website Builder icon.

Important: You will have to activate your Free WebsiteCreator plan if not activated yet. Please allow up to 60 minutes for the activation process. Return to the WSC Website Builder tool once your new plan is activated.

Click on the administer link associated with your current WebsiteCreator service plan. You will be automatically logged into your WebsiteCreator.

II. BUILD AND DESIGN YOUR WEBSITE

Click on Create / Edit site button to create new website. Follow the OK link in the confirmation java applet window. You will be redirected to the Category Selection phase.
Choose a design template category for your website from the available list. You will be redirected to the Design Template selection phase.
Select the exact design template, its color scheme and main graphic. Click the next button located at the top left corner.
Select your Text Color, Button and Font style, upload custom company logo, and define your company name. Click the next button located at the top left corner.
Arrange your main navigation bar using a “2-level” navigation bar. You can use the suggested pages from the 2^nd and 3^rd columns or create your own using the New Menu Item link located on the left panel. The current selection is manageable through the first column. Click the next button located at the top left corner when ready.
Your website will be loaded into the WebsiteCreator Content Editor. You can switch between Preview and Edit mode using the F8 and F9 Keys. In the Edit Mode you can make changes to the content of the loaded page or load another page from your navigation bar. Click the next button located at the top left corner when ready.
Add dynamic modules to your site. You can add HTML-Title, Flash-Intro, Counter, Blog, Photo Album, etc. Click the next button located at the top left corner when ready.

III. PUBLISH YOUR WEBSITE:

Simply click the Publish button to have your designed website uploaded to your Aplus.Net Hosting Server.