This page is intended as a guide for modifying and managing this website template, but is not intended to include any and all features of google sites. If you are not familiar with Google sites I recommend starting with the google sites beginners guide HERE>>
There are also some basic videos at the bottom of this page to get you started.
- It's free
- Anyone that has a basic understanding of PowerPoint or common document editing can do a website in Google Sites.
- Automatic integration of other Google tools like Google Drive, Google Calendar, Picasa, Youtube, etc
- In the past, every time a webminister quits, the group is forced to start from scratch. With Google Sites, editing and administration can be shared across multiple users. So if your webminsiter gets hit by a bus, you can still run the website.
- While google sites does not leverage a lot of cutting edge technology, with strong content you can build a valuable website. Quality Content is more important that "Wow Factor".
- It's free
- Snagit from Techsmith http://www.techsmith.com/snagit-gslp.html?gclid=COzTmpKd564CFYcUKgodABocfw
- Snagit is far more powerful than MS Paint, But not as hard to learn as photo shop. They offer a free 30 day trial. You can use this to crop and edit photos.
- Youtube downloader http://download.cnet.com/YouTube-Downloader/3000-2071_4-10647340.html
- While it's easier to link an existing Youtube video. YouTube downloader has an excellent ability to convert video file formats. So if you have a video you shot with a camera phone and want to convert it to .avi or .wmv or others, this offers an easy way to do the conversions.
- Codex pack for Window media player http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Essentials-Media-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10662709.html
- If you are using Windows Media player, this lets you view .mov and .3gp cell phone videos without having to convert them first. Very handy
- Google Drive All of the paperwork, files, images, etc are keeps on Google Drive. You will need a gmail address/ Google ID in order to access them. The best approach is to have the forgottensea@gmail.com account "Own" the files. Then share them with your gmail account so you can access them easily.
- A note on photographs and personal images: FOLLOW THE RULES. You must have both Photographer and model releases on file for any photos you have on your site. See the webministers' guide below
- Link to SCA Webminister handbook http://www.sca.org/officers/webminister/WebministerHandbook.pdf
- A useful site for "How To" information http://www.steegle.com/websites/google-sites-howtos/googlesites-frequentlyaskedquestionsfaq
- Google Sites Tip: use shortcuts. you can just hit "e" on your keyboard to edit a page, rather than mouse clicking the button. You can hit "g + m" to get to the manage page section.
- List of color codes http://www.99colors.net/name/old-lace
- The BFS webstes is Based pm the Google sites Theme is "Garden"
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Customization for this template
There is a test page for you to work out concepts before you try them on one of your main pages. You can find it by searching for "Test-Page" in the search box in the site. Or find it on the site map.
Remove Webminister link from sidebar. Click Edit Sidebar and Click Delete next to "Text" in the side bar menu. From now on you will get to this page by using the site map or the search box.
- Replace device "logo" in Header using 125 x 128 .png with transparent background. You can replace the logo by going to More > Manage Site > Site Layout > Change Logo
- Edit the footer. Click Edit Footer Content and change all the text to match your group's name. Example "...Welcome to the (Shire /Barony) of (Your group name" would be changed to "....Welcome to the Barony of Forgotten Sea..." Also fill out other local specific information, remove the brackets, Save your changes.
- To edit the text on this page click the edit page button at the top.