Welcome to your new website.
In these "Getting Started" instructions, you will see how quickly you can begin working with your new website. You’ll find it as easy as using your wordprocessor.

View Your Website.
Open up a new Internet browser window using either Microsoft Windows or Mozilla Firefox. Once you do this, you’ll be able to go back and forth between reading this document and doing the steps on your website. Now type in your new website address. It will be either your website name or else the temporary startup name that you have received by email.

This is your current website layout. You can use our Design Layout video and discover how you can easily change between thousands of different looks. For now, we’ll show you how to open your Control Panel and begin adding content to your website pages.

Enter Your Control_Panel.
Once your website appears scroll to the footer at the bottom of your website

Click on the copyright symbol in the lower lefthand corner. This will hyperlink to your control_panel login page.

Note: If you'd rather, you can skip using the copyright symbol. Instead, type your domain name into the address bar followed by /control_panel. This wil open your control panel login page directly.

Login.
You should already have received your username and password for your website. If you do not have a username and password, please email Support to receive them.

Enter your username and password now and click Login.

The Control Panel now appears.

Adding Content.
Adding content to your website is easy. Click on Standard pages.

The Page Editor Opens

Notice the "Full Screen" Icon. Try it out. Clicking on this icon allows you to move back and forth between standard page view and full screen.

Create A Page.

1. To create a page, first enter a name in Page Name.
2. For Add to Main Menu, choose No. We'll show you how to add pages to your menu later in the Site Menu instructions.
3. Now type content into the large white content area. Try out the bold and other buttons. Later we'll show you how to add other effects, and images, hyperlinks, and tables.
4. When you're ready, scroll to the bottom of your page and click on Update Page

View Your Page.
After you hit Update Page you return to your list of Standard Pages.

Scroll through the list and find the page you created. If you want to edit the page further, click on Edit Page to reopen the Page Editor. If you want to view your page, click directly on the page name and it will open in your website. To return to your Page Editor after viewing your page, either click the Back Button, or else the Close Window icon at the top of the window.

You already know how to log in to your website, create pages, and view them in your website. Make sure and use the rest of our instructions to learn how to work with pictures, how to link to other websites, and much more. Before you get too deep into your design, here are three steps that will help you create your website.

Build A Great Website.
The real challenge for every person or company on the Internet is to attract an audience. As you build your website, think hard about these three crucial steps.

1. Target Audience.
   What individuals and what groups are interested in your work.
   
   
2. Problem Solving.
   Make sure that your website addresses the problems, concerns, and opportunities of your target audience. Your website, ultimately, isn’t about you or your company, it’s about your audience and how you can fulfill their needs.
   
   
3. Layout. From this moment on, start looking at websites with a designer’s eye. When you come to a website, does it make sense, is it easy to follow, and is it pleasing to the eye. Keep your eyes open to discover what works well. Make sure that your content layout is easy for your visitor to use. Once again, congratulations on your new website.

You’re in for a great adventure and your website is the strongest investment you can make in your success. Thank you for choosing American Author, and all best wishes in your publishing journey.