Let's get down to business, in this course you will learn how to set up your website and build out all the pages.
We're going to take your site to the next level, from buying your domain to setting up your pages to creating content - this is it!
Learning Path
Sign Up For Snapps
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Ensure you're logged into your training grounds: learn.certz.io
Use the one-click sign-in connected to your account
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Consider your domain name carefully; it's crucial for your digital asset. try and stay between 3 and 14 characters MAX
Try and use: .com .org .net - many of these are taken, also .io and .ai
Utilize the platform's integrated domain management service, which may offer competitive pricing and easy management.
Remember, the domain service is through GoDaddy, allowing easy connection and potential transfer if necessary.
Familiarize yourself with new apps and tools added to the platform for enhanced functionality:
Regularly check updates for the latest improvements and features being worked on.
Utilize the support section for any queries or issues, ranging from technical support to migration help.
Take advantage of the AI-driven support system for quick answers, including SOPs, diagrams, or videos.
Don’t hesitate to reach out for help with any problems; the platform is designed to address common issues efficiently.
located on the bottom side bar in the snapps.ai dashboard, 24/7 support
Dashboard and Site Building
Navigate to your dashboard to manage and monitor your digital assets.
https://go.snapps.ai/dashboard
Explore the build feature to start creating your digital asset with the available templates.
Filter templates based on your specific needs, like lead generation or brick-and-mortar business models.
Stay updated on new template releases to keep your digital assets fresh and engaging.
Consider custom design requests through the platform to save on hiring external designers.
Advanced Features and Customization
Deep dive into apps and additional features that can augment your digital asset's functionality and appeal.
Always look for ways to enhance your site's user experience and operational efficiency through these tools.
Maintenance and Growth
Regularly update your digital assets to keep them relevant and secure.
Monitor performance analytics to understand user engagement and areas for improvement.
Plan for long-term growth and scalability of your digital assets to maximize their value over time.
Feedback and Improvement
Solicit user feedback to understand their needs and preferences better.
Continuously iterate on your digital assets based on feedback and performance metrics.
This format maintains the organizational structure and detail of the original checklist, but without the checkboxes, making it suitable for reference in environments where checkable lists are not necessary.
Snapps Dashboard - Top Bar Functions
Introduction to the Snapps.ai Platform Usability
Emphasizes the platform's design for ease of use and self-explanatory nature
Acknowledges the initial setup might appear basic but stresses the importance of understanding the platform's fundamental operations
Common User Behavior
Discusses a common approach where users start by experimenting with features without fully understanding the dashboard
Highlights this as a significant flaw when learning new tools, emphasizing the importance of familiarization with the dashboard for effective use
Dashboard Overview
Promises to give a comprehensive tour of the dashboard to enhance understanding
Explains the function of the home button and dashboard navigation
Learning Resources
Mentions the availability of help resources through question marks on the platform, guiding towards the help center
Publishing and Previewing
Details the publishing process and the purpose of the preview feature, including live preview mode and different view options (iPhone, Android, Desktop)
Suggests using the preview link for client presentations or feedback sessions
Editor and Customization Tools
Briefly touches on more advanced features for users familiar with coding, predicting the future obsolescence of traditional coding due to emerging language models
Introduces basic features like redo, undo, and save functions for easy content management
Site Information and Tools
Explains how to access and modify site information, including URL and site name changes
Discusses where to find site statistics and how to adjust the site language
Search and Navigation Features
Describes the search functionality for finding platform features quickly
Details the navigation panel for accessing different pages of the site
Conclusion and Next Steps
Concludes the video by promising more detailed instructions in subsequent videos
Key Points Highlighted:
Ease of Use: The platform is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly
Importance of Dashboard Familiarization: Understanding the dashboard is crucial for effective platform use
Publishing and Preview Features: Offers detailed insights into how to publish and preview content for various device views
Customization and Editing Tools: Introduces basic to advanced tools for site customization, including a nod towards future AI impacts on coding
Accessing Help and Resources: Guides users on how to access help and learn more about the platform's features
Site Management: Provides instructions on managing site information, statistics, and language settings
Snapps Dashboard - Side Bar Functions
Website Builder Tutorial: Navigating the Sidebar Menu Introduction
Sidebar overview: Importance for website customization
Encourage questions from viewers
Theme Customization
Fonts and colors:
Easy site-wide changes, no need for individual page adjustments
Consistent design across the site (header tags: H1, H2, H3, H4)
Images:
Customizing shapes (circular, square), borders, and shadows
Adjusting colors and adding effects
Site Layout and Pages
Site layout adjustments
Pages section:
Adding new pages
Functionalities of different page types (empty pages, dynamic pages)
Widgets and Design Tools
Widgets:
Drag-and-drop elements for functionality and aesthetics
Animations for user engagement
Design options:
Brief exploration of animations and their applications
Content Management
Business information:
Input and management of business-related information (logo, business type)
SEO improvement through schema integration
Texts and images:
Importance of unique content over stock photography
Suggestion of AI image creation tools for better search engine recognition
SEO and Settings
On-page SEO settings
Adding technical elements to the site's header for improved search engine visibility
Advanced Features
Personalization and automation:
Location-based triggers for pop-ups
Personalized visitor experiences based on actions or criteria
Conclusion and Forward Look
Promise of future videos focusing on site building and layout design
Tutorial's goal: Familiarize viewers with basic and advanced features
The transcript details a comprehensive tutorial on navigating and utilizing various features of a website builder's interface, focusing on the sidebar menu after an initial discussion on the top bar in a previous video. Here's a detailed summary of the key points covered by the speaker:
Sidebar Overview: The speaker begins by introducing the sidebar menu, emphasizing its importance for website customization and encouraging viewers to ask questions if they encounter any difficulties.
Theme Customization:
Fonts and Colors: The ability to change site-wide fonts and colors easily without needing to adjust each page individually is highlighted. This includes modifications to header tags (H1, H2, H3, H4) and the benefits of consistent design across the site.
Images: Instructions on customizing images, including shape (circular, square), borders, and shadows, are provided. This section also covers how to adjust colors and add effects.
Site Layout and Pages:
The speaker discusses how to alter the site layout and introduces mobile layout adjustments.
The pages section covers adding new pages and the functionalities of different types of pages, including empty pages and dynamic pages (reserved for a more advanced tutorial).
Widgets and Design Tools:
A significant portion of the tutorial is dedicated to widgets, which are described as drag-and-drop elements that enhance the page's functionality and aesthetics.
The speaker briefly explores design options, including animations and their applications to improve user engagement.
Content Management:
Business Information: How to input and manage business-related information, including logo and business type, to improve SEO through schema integration.
Texts and Images: The importance of unique content over stock photography is emphasized, suggesting the use of AI image creation tools for better search engine recognition.
SEO and Settings:
An introduction to on-page SEO settings and the importance of adding technical elements to the site's header for improved search engine visibility is provided.
Advanced Features:
Personalization and Automation: The tutorial touches on advanced features like location-based triggers for pop-ups and personalized visitor experiences based on specific actions or criteria.
Conclusion and Forward Look:
The speaker concludes by promising future videos focusing on site building and layout design, emphasizing the tutorial's goal to familiarize viewers with the platform's basic and advanced features.
This tutorial serves as a foundational guide for users of the website builder, covering from basic design adjustments to advanced personalization techniques, aiming to equip viewers with the knowledge to create more engaging and personalized websites.
Buildout - Snapps - Rows -Columns- Sections -
Practical Guide to Building and Customizing a Website - Rows - Columns -Sections
Introduction to Practical Exercise:
Encourage viewers to follow along and emphasize hands-on learning.
Starting with a Blank Template:
Explain the process of website building from scratch.
Demystify the interface and its components.
Understanding Rows, Columns, and Sections:
Define rows as horizontal elements containing columns.
Explain columns as vertical elements within rows used for structure.
Introduce sections as pre-built templates for quick design and layout.
Widgets as Building Blocks:
Introduce widgets as primary elements for adding content and features.
Demonstrate dragging and dropping widgets into rows and columns.
Detailed Walkthrough:
Provide a step-by-step guide to adding and manipulating rows, columns, and widgets.
Show how to adjust padding, add animations, and hide elements on特定devices.
Illustrate webpage building with examples of dragging widgets, adding images and text.
Utilizing Pre-built Sections:
Highlight the use of sections for quick addition of complex layouts.
Showcase customization and integration of sections into the webpage.
Customization and Design:
Provide instructions on customizing widgets, including changing shapes, adding borders, and applying animations.
Importance of Saving Work and Accessing Support:
Emphasize regular saving of work.
Highlight platform support features and availability of assistance.
Encouragement to Explore:
Encourage viewers to experiment with the platform themselves.
Remind viewers that the video is part of a series with more advanced features in future installments.
Offer to Migrate Existing Sites:
Offer free migration of viewers' existing sites to the platform.
Highlight benefits and support available through the platform.
Buildout - Snapps - Lead gen Theory
I. Lead Generation Fundamentals
Emphasize easy contact options (phone number, contact form) for lead generation.
II. Homepage Design
Preference for homepages with prominent contact options (e.g., quote form at the top).
III. Client Preferences vs. Effective Design
Potential conflicts between client preferences and functional design.
Prioritize lead generation-focused design over aesthetics.
IV. Template Utilization
Use a standardized template for lead gen sites, adaptable to various niches.
Focus on including contact forms and phone numbers.
V. Content Strategy
Add more textual content to the homepage for SEO.
Consider modifying or removing template elements for relevance and density.
VI. Goal Setting
Set a goal to create ten one-page sites as a starting point.
Emphasize the importance of establishing a portfolio quickly.
VII. Future Training and Techniques
Upcoming tutorials on setup process, widgets, and tools for site development.
VIII. Motivation and Expectations
Encourage proactive work and rapid site deployment to avoid regrets.
IX. Perspective on Investment and Success
Emphasize the value of investing in the program and tools.
Contrast cost of starting with cost of missed opportunities.
X. Conclusion and Next Steps
Assurance of guidance on easy setups in the next tutorial.
Reiterate the importance of understanding the dual approach to lead capture.
Buildout - Snapps - Laying Out Your Home Page
Contact Form
Learn how to optimize your Contact Form, and how to integrate it with Google Sheets. During this lesson you will also learn how to save and back up your website as you build.
Finishing Touches
Learn how to update your button with Global Design, add and edit borders to text and columns, create anchor links and how to link those anchors and buttons to your pages.
Thank You and Contact
Learn how to create your Thank You page, copy your contact form and hide or edit your footer all right here in this one short lesson.
Optimize for Mobile
Learn how to optimize your website for mobile and tablet viewers. In this lesson you will learn how to duplicate and hide content per device, how to use Mobile headers and navigation and we will go over what to look for during the final Pre-Publish check.
CallSling Setup - Part 1
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CallSling Setup - Part 2
Now that you've got your account set up, and a tracking number enabled you can customize your number settings to get all the features you want.
Some key features available:
- Call Forwarding
- Call Recording
- Interactive Voice Response (example: "press 1 for ____ press 2 for ____")
- Website Call Widget (included with any bulk number subscription, or available as a standalone service)
- Invoicing
- Payment Gateway Integration
Publishing and Domains
Learn which hosting plan is best for you, how to publish your very first site and test all the forms. You will also learn how to republish after making changes to your site.
Keyword Content Strategies
Learn where to find people to write content for your site, and where to find Keywords....and more Keywords.
More Keyword Strategies
Learn how to size up your top 3 competitors and find your top keywords.
More Keyword Research
Learn how to find keywords with the most traffic and what tools to use, so you can find those buyer intent keywords,