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= How to Update Your Website Content =

This guide shows you how to safely and efficiently update content on your website—text, images, videos, links, etc.—using our content management system (CMS) or support process. Follow these steps to ensure consistency, branding, and quality.

== Before You Begin ==

* Make sure you have your '''login credentials''' (username/password) for the website dashboard or CMS.  
* Review your '''brand assets''' (logo, fonts, color scheme) so any new content aligns.  
* Gather the '''text, images, videos''', files you want to upload ahead of time.  
* Know the '''page where the update will go''', plus approximate placement (e.g., inside a section, sidebar, footer).

== Steps to Update Content ==

1. '''Log in to the CMS / Dashboard'''  
  Navigate to your site’s back‐end (login URL), enter credentials, and go to the main dashboard.

2. '''Find the Page or Section to Update'''  
  Use the menu or page list to locate the specific page (e.g., “About Us,” “Services,” “Contact”).  
  If text is part of a “block” or “module,” find that component (e.g., sidebar, header, footer) rather than editing within the template.

3. '''Edit Text Content'''  
  - Select the text area you want to change.  
  - Make spelling/grammar corrections, update dates, company info, etc.  
  - Use headings (H2, H3) consistently—don’t mix heading sizes inside the same section.  
  - Link to other pages or resources using internal link format (if applicable).  

4. '''Update or Replace Images / Media'''  
  - Upload new images via the media library.  
  - Use appropriately sized and compressed files (not too large).  
  - Include alt text for accessibility (describes the image).  
  - Remove or archive outdated media if no longer used.

5. '''Check Links and Buttons'''  
  - Click any links to be sure they still point where expected.  
  - If you're changing URLs, set up redirects if the old one was indexed or used.  
  - Ensure buttons, forms, CTAs work correctly.

6. '''Preview Changes Before Publishing'''  
  - Use preview mode if available to see how changes look on desktop & mobile.  
  - Check formatting: spacing, headings, alignment.  
  - Verify you haven’t broken the layout or navigation.

7. '''Publish or Submit for Review'''  
  - Click “Save,” “Publish,” or “Submit” based on your workflow.  
  - If your site requires approvals, notify the person who reviews content.  

8. '''Clear Cache and Test Live Site'''  
  - If your site uses caching, clear or refresh the cache so changes show.  
  - Visit the live page to check everything appears as expected.

== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==

* Copying content directly from Word or Google without cleaning formatting — may produce weird fonts or spacing.  
* Uploading images that are too high resolution — can slow down pages.  
* Broken links (forgot to update permalinks after moving a page).  
* Forgetting to proofread for grammar, spelling, and style consistency.  
* Not backing up content before making major changes.

== Need Help? ==

If during your updates:

* You encounter an error, bug, or unexpected behavior  
* You need assistance with layout changes, template modifications, or anything beyond just content  
* You want a fresh design for this section  

Please submit a ticket via our '''Support Center''': [https://support.76designsolutions.com support.76designsolutions.com]

== Related Pages ==

* [[Onboarding Checklist]]  
* [[What We’ll Need: Content, Branding, Domain, Hosting]]  
* [[Category:Website Design]]  
* [[Category:Support & Maintenance]]

== Categories ==

[[Category:Website Design]]  
[[Category:Support & Maintenance]]