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Logging in, Profile and Security, Changing Your Website Design

The first step in managing your website is logging in and getting comfortable with your website intranet (your website management area). Your website intranet username and password was sent to you in the "Welcome" message you received when you signed up for your website. You will also receive a reminder with each daily tutorial (email version only). If you forget your username or password in the future - don't panic. You can always click on the "Forgot Password" option and we'll send your information to you via email.

Ready? Let's get started! Go to your website intranet URL now - you will be presented with a login screen. You'll need to enter your username and password (remember that usernames and passwords cannot contain spaces and passwords are case sensitive) and click the "Login" button.


You'll also see a checkbox below the text boxes for entering your username and password that says, Remember My Login Info. If you check that box, it allows your username and password to be pre-populated on subsequent visits to your INTRANET.

Your Website Intranet
Your Intranet Home page (the first screen you see after logging in) contains lots of valuable information you'll want to take a look at each time you login. Today "At a Glance" gives you calendar events and tasks due for the day and The "Quick Web Stats" shows you how many visitors you've had today (we'll discuss Website Statistics in more detail in tutorial 9). You will also find news and system updates on this screen. Watch the "What's New?" section for recent questions and answers and new features! Your website intranet and home page is customized for you, so your screen may look slightly different than the sample displayed here.

Always displayed across the top of the Intranet window, you'll see the Intranet Main Menu. You can use the Intranet Menu to access different areas of your website Intranet. Feel free to explore the Intranet menu at your leisure. We will be discussing many of the options on your Intranet menu during the rest of tutorial.

Sample Intranet Main Menu

Coaching Pages
Each menu option on the Intranet Main Menu will display a "Coaching" page for that section. Coaching pages are designed to help you learn about the options and features of each section of your intranet. As you become more familiar with your website intranet, you can skip the coaching pages and jump directly to the screen you need by using the "submenus" available for each section.

Account Profile Information
Your account profile is important since many of your website defaults and display information uses the information on this screen. You can update the name, address and phone number displayed on your website by changing the information on this screen. This is also the information that we use to contact you, so be sure to keep this information updated! To access the Account Profile screen follow the steps below.

  1. Click on "My Account" on the LifeLine Menu
  2. Select "Account Profile" on the Coaching Page
  3. Make any desired changes to your profile information
  4. Click the "Update Information" button to save your changes

Intranet Security
It is a good idea to change your intranet password now. You should also change your password periodically for your security. You can access the security screen by following the steps below.

  1. Click on "Preferences & Security" on the Tools menu
  2. Click on "Security Settings" on the Coaching Page
  3. Enter your new username/password (confirm your new password by entering it again)
  4. Click on "Update Information" to save your changes

Website Design Gallery
Your website comes with hundreds of built-in website designs for you to choose from. Using the designs from the Design Gallery, you can change the design of your website instantly. Follow the steps below to browse the Website Design Gallery and experiment with new designs for your website.

  1. Select "My Website Design" from the Content Menu
  2. Click on the "Website Design Gallery" option on the Coaching page
  3. Navigate the Design Gallery by clicking on the link for "Next" page or jump directly to a specific page by clicking the page number. You can select a Design Category from the dropdown at the top of the screen to view specific types of designs.
  4. Preview the designs by clicking the "Preview" button located under each design thumbnail (or by clicking the thumbnail image)
  5. When you see a design that you want to use for your website, click the "Apply" link under the design thumbnail.
  6. Choose "Apply Design Now" option to apply the design to your website. Choosing "Save Design for Later" will save the design for later use. We'll discuss the "Save Design for Later" option later in the "Advanced Customization" tutorial.
  7. Click "View My Website" on the Tools Menu, or the View My Website Icon (green icon) in the upper right corner to view your website

Feel free to experiment and change your design as many times as you wish!

Making Changes to Your Website (Overview)
When you are ready to make changes to your website, it is helpful to understand your website layout which provides several "editing areas" where you can control your website design and content. These areas are your website Header, Menu, Page, and Footer. You can edit each of these areas in your website intranet.

  1. Editing Your Website Header - Your Website Header is displayed at the top of every page of your website. To make changes to your website header, select "My Website Design & Links" in the "Content & Design" menu item, click on "Edit (domain name)", and then click on "Design Header".
  2. Editing Your Website Footer - Your Website Footer is displayed at the bottom of every page of your website. To make changes to your website footer, select "My Website Design & Links" in the "Content & Design" menu item, click on "Edit (domain name)", and then click on "Design Footer".
  3. Editing Your Website Menu - Your Website Menu contains your website navigation or menu links. You can make changes to your website menu by editing your Menu Settings and by editing your Menu Links. The Menu Settings option is used for making changes to the general design settings of your menu (graphics and icons for example). The Menu Links option is used for adding and editing the links on your website navigation (this is where you will add links to other pages and forms). To make changes to your Menu Settings or Links, select "My Website Design & Links" in the "Content & Design" menu item, Click on "Edit (domain name)", then click on either "Menu Setting" or "Menu Links".
  4. Editing Your Website Pages (Content Area) - Your Website Pages, or Content Area, is were the content pages of your website are displayed. To edit your website pages or create new pages, select "My Website Pages" in the "Content & Design" menu item, Click on "My Pages", then select the specific page you want to edit or create a new page. Remember that you'll need to use the Menu Links option to add your new pages to the website navigation.