Website Builder Workshop

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1 Website Builder Workshop National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference Omaha, Nebraska Sunday, October 29, 2017 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

2 Agenda Introduction What is Website Builder? Features, Modules, and Themes Sample Sites Sign Up and Get Started Support & Training Questions 2

3 Do you need a website for your organization? National RTAP offers the Website Builder tool for FREE. We will host, support and train you every step of the way. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

4 What is Website Builder? It s a cloud-based content management system (CMS) that uses the DotNetNuke (DNN) open source.net framework to build and manage websites. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

5 What is Website Builder? Website Builder allows you to create a custom website with as many pages (public and/or private) as you want. National RTAP has a technical support team that will help you setup, host, build and manage your website for free. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

6 Core Features Custom Skin (site design) Unlimited Pages (public or role based) Unlimited Users Responsive (mobile friendly) File Management Google Analytics SEO Optimization 508 Compliant Social Integration Bulk User Import Translatable Content 6

7 Integrated Modules Theme creator XPluggin Calendar Blogs Forums Form Builder Image Gallery Banner Rotator Quizzes FAQ s Facebook/Twitter 7

8 Themes are what creates a site s design. The theme we utilize has many features included. 8

9 Theme Features Unlimited Skins/Styles/Colors Ultra Responsive design Multi-Purpose Bootstrap 3 Retina Ready CSS3 & HTML 5 SEO friendly Hundreds of Google Fonts 470 Font Icons 7 Portfolio Styles 4 Blog styles Cutting-edge CSS3 animations One Page Site Left Side Header APP page Page Loading Animation Sticky header options Boxed & Full Screen Layout Responsive Full Width Slider Banner 11 different grid responsive layouts 21 matching containers 7 Header Styles 9

10 Theme Features 6 different menu designs 5 Menu options 5 Breadcrumb Layouts 5 Premium Sliders Compatible with most browsers Home Page Coming Soon Page About Us Page Routes & Schedules Page Dial a Ride Page Fares & Passes Page Riding with Us Page News & Service Alerts Page Calendar Page Contact Us Page Responsive Video Video Background Header Short Codes Typography Responsive Modules 10

11 Transit Website Inspiration BIRTA CASTA Handi-Wheels West River Transit Live Link 5

12 Custom Sites BIRTA Mountain Line Transit 12

13 Custom Sites Colorado Transit Association Connecticut RTAP 13

14 Custom Sites Need A Ride Total Care Transport 14

15 How do I get started? It s a simple 3-step process to get up and running with your new site. 15

16 Step 1: Fill Out Your User Info 5

17 Step 2: Pick Your URL 5

18 Step 3: Login to Your Site with the Username from Step 1 5

19 Now You Can Start Editing! Now you are logged into your site and ready to start creating a fantastic experience for your customers. 19

20 Working Within Your New Site Default Site Premade Tabs Content Areas Easy to change Customizable Fill-in Content Add Modules Change Themes 5

21 Fill in Content 5

22 Add Modules Banners Trip Planner Photo Gallery Surveys Lightbox & iframe Events Calendar 5

23 Change Colors & Layout Demo Site 5

24 Invest as much, or as little time in creating your site as you want to. Basic sites come with a pre-created set of navigation tabs to help you get started Additional functionality can be added as you go, or to fit your needs 24

25 Support & Training Support is only an , chat, or phone call away! We also offer individual Website Builder training sessions to get you familiarized with the system even faster (Or call toll free and get transferred) Chat button in upper right corner of nationalrtap.org U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration 7

26 Questions? 7

27 Evaluating Interest - Possible Workshop Would users be interested in a possible online workshop? 27

28 Contact Information National RTAP 5 Wheeling Avenue Woburn, MA Frank Condon - support@nationalrtap.org U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration 7