Introduction:
The Website & Landing Page Builder (WLPB) allows you to create corporate websites, community-based microsites, landing pages, and multi-paged Static Sites without having to program.
Advantages of Website/ Microsite Configurator:
Leverages dynamic templates or widgets tailored to support today’s real estate market needs
Bildhive’s API connects custom-created websites to Bildhive’s platform and all its applications (Content Asset Management System, Amenity Configurator, Forms & Surveys Configurator, Reports & Analytics, Payment Gateway, etc.)
Advantages of Landing Page Configurator
Design and create multiple landing pages to segment target customers
Optimize the entire digital marketing strategy
Improve SEO
Integrated with Bildhive’s applications (Forms & Surveys Configurator, Content Asset Management System, Customer Relationship Management, Email & Broadcast Builder, Reports and Analytics, etc.)
Advantages of Static Site Configurator
Ideal for static multi-paged websites and landing pages
Fast loading times due to static content, eliminating real-time data retrieval from other Bildhive Apps
Efficiently supports multiple broker portals
There are four chapters in this article:
Chapter 1 – Select and Stylize Your Site Template
Chapter 2 – Add New Sections and Pages to Your Site
Chapter 3 – Set and Adjust the Navigation, SEO, Analytics and Other General Settings
Chapter 4 – Edit and Navigate The Sites You’ve Created
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter 1 - Select And Stylize Your Site Template
- Get Started
- Create A New Site
- Lay Out And Stylize Your Site
- Adjust/ Define General Settings
- Replace, Adjust, and remove Images and their Settings
- Adjust Heading Settings
- Adjust Body Copy or Text Settings
- Adjust Block Settings
- Adjust CTA Settings
- Adjust Social Media Settings
- Add, Replace, Remove and Delete Sections
- Chapter 2 – Add New Sections and Pages to Your Site
- Insert An Appointment Booking Section
- INSERT AN AMENITY MAP SECTION
- Insert A Site Plan Section
- 58. Select Site Plan from the Sections List
- 59. Select the Instance or Project from which to Pull Data
- 60. Choose the Tags you Would like to Show in the Map
- 61. Load Master Plan as Well?
- 62. Site Plan Link Label and Site Plan Link
- 63. Make the Site Plan Interactive or Static
- 64. Unit Container Position –Interactive Plans Only
- 65. Sort Home Models inside the Unit Container –Interactive Plans Only
- 66. Hide Status Dots, Activate Pulsating Dots
- 67. Enable Pop-Up Mode and Premium Information –Interactive Plans Only
- 68. Select your Hide Lot Color and Legend Divider Color
- 69. Preview your Site Plan
- Insert A Section To Show The Home Models On A Low Rise Project
- 70. Select a Home Model Option from the Sections List
- 71. Choose Instance(s) or Project(s) from which to Pull Home Model Data
- 72. Define the General Settings of the Home Model Section
- 73. Define the Header Settings
- 74. Define the Call to Action Settings
- 75. Define the Model Settings and Show/Hide Price, Beds, Baths, etc
- 76. Insert a Section to Show Only ONE Home
- Enable The Model Details Page
- Insert A Section To Show Condo Units
- 79. Select the Condo Section from the Sections List
- 80. Choose the Instance or Project from which to Pull the Condo Units Data
- 81. Define the General Settings of the Condo Units Section
- 82. Define the Header Settings
- 83. Enter the Footer or Legal Text that Appears on the Unit Details Page
- 84. Define the Color Settings (If Applicable)
- 85. Define the Call to Action Settings for the Condo Units Page and the Unit Detail Page
- Insert A Form or Survey Section
- Activate reCaptcha on your Form
- Insert An FAQ Section
- Insert A Video
- Insert A Blog - Step 1: Create your Blog Posts
- Insert A Blog - Step 2: Stylize The Appearance of the Blog Section
- Add a Broker Portal on a Microsite
- Add One or More Broker Portals to a Static Site or Add Extra ones to a Microsite
- Insert a Padding Section
- Insert an IFrame Section
- Insert a Features and Brick Package Section
- Insert a PDF Flip Book Section
- Insert A New Page, Edit, Duplicate, or Delete An Existing Page
- Chapter 3 – Set and Adjust the Navigation, SEO, Analytics and other Project Settings
- Define / Adjust The Project Settings
- Set Up the Navigation Menu
- Logo Settings
- Colors
- Typography
- Advanced (Scripts CSS)
- Legal Settings
- Analytics and Trackers
- Chapter 4 - Edit and Navigate The Sites You’ve Created
- View and Edit your Microsites, Landing Pages, Static Projects, and Published Projects
Chapter 1 - Select And Stylize Your Site Template
Get Started
1. Launch the Website & Landing Page Builder (WLPB) App
Go to the project’s Workplace,
Under Marketing & Communications Management, find the Website & Landing Page Builder (WLPB)
Click on it
Info: You will be redirected to the Main Screen of the App. There are two Segments in this screen: the Navigation Bar to the left and the Main Stage.
The Left Navigation Bar allows you to navigate to:
All Projects
Microsites
Landing Pages
Static Projects
Published
Create A New Site
2. Select Landing Page, Microsite, or Static Site (Type of Project) and Give it a Name
To start a new site, from the Main Stage, go to the top right and click Create Site
The Create New Site pop-up opens
From the Select Project Type Dropdown menu select Landing Page, Microsite, or Static Site*
In the Project Name field, enter a Name *
Click Ok
Next, pick a Template from the Theme Library
* Mandatory fields.
3. Select a Blank Template or a Predefined Template
From the collection of Templates in the Theme Library, select the one that best fits your needs
Roll over a template and click the Preview button, to preview the template in a new tab
To Select a Template to work with, roll over it and Click Inside the template but NOT on the Preview Button
An Orange Frame indicates that the theme is Selected
Hit Continue
To Create Your Own Template, click Add Blank
Hit Continue
Next, Set Up the Website Title & Logos
!! Preview a Template Before Selecting it
That way you can make sure it is the Right Type of Template for your needs.
4. Set up the Website Title and Logos
In the Your Site Title field, enter the Title you wish to appear in the Browser and in Google search results
Click on the Dark Logo field to open your Media Library
Select a logo to appear on Light Surfaces
Hit Select
Click on the Light Logo field to open your Media Library
Select a logo to appear on Dark Surfaces
Hit Select
Next, define the Color Palette
!! About Uploading to the Media Library:
If you have not uploaded the images to your Media Library yet, you can upload them now using the Content Asset Management System (CAMS). If you don’t know how to upload to the Content Asset Management System (CAMS), please Follow These Steps. For Optimal Performance, please follow our Asset Preparation Guidelines when preparing your assets.
!! About File Formats and Folders:
Different Sections in the Bildhive Platform require you to upload files in Specific Formats. When a section requires a jpeg/png Format, only those Folders Containing jpegs/pngs will be Displayed on the left-hand navigation bar. If the section requires pdf format, then only the Folders that Contain pdfs will be Displayed when accessing the Media Library from that Specific Section of the platform.
!! Do You Need to Change the Logo?
5. Select the Color Palette for your Site
If you selected a Predefined Template, the Primary, Secondary, Text, and Accent Colors from the Template are displayed in the Color Palette Screen
To Change the Primary, Secondary, Text, or Accent Color, hit the button with the Color Sample and Hex #
In the color detail Pop-up, change the Hex #, the RGB numbers, move the Color Slider, or select a Shade from the Color Gradient Bar
To Change the whole Palette, select any one of the suggested Color Schemes
If none of the suggestions suit you, click Randomize Suggestions until you find the right one
Once you are happy with your selections, click Next
!! Do You Need to Make Adjustments to the Colors?
6. Select the Typography for your Site
If you selected a Predefined Template, the Use Theme Defaults slider is turned on
If the Default Typography is the right one for your Website, go to the bottom and click Create Site
If you need to make adjustments, slide the Use Theme Defaults to the Left and make the Necessary Changes then, at the bottom, click Create Site
You are redirected to the Builder Screen
!! Do You Want to Use Different Fonts or Change the Typography of the Site?
Lay Out And Stylize Your Site
7. Introduction to the Builder Screen:
The Builder Screen is the place where you style and add content to your site. There are 4 Segments on the Screen. These are, from left to right:
The Main Stage - where you View the design
The Editing Panel - where you Select a Section and make Edits to the Settings of the section
The Right Navigation Bar - where you can select to view/edit the Pages of your site, the Sections of a page, the Blog Posts (only applicable to microsites), or the Project Settings
The Top Bar - where you change the view to Mobile / Desktop, view your Connection Status, Publish, Preview, and Save the Site.
!! Is Your Site Ready to be Connected or Published?
You can do this with the Publishing Manager.
8. The Sections Editing Panel
The Sections Editing Panel is open by default. The name of the page you are adjusting appears at the top of the panel Under Current Page. Below, you can see the components or sections included in the page you selected, listed in the order that they appear.
The list is divided into 3 Segments:
The Header segment
The Body segment
The Footer segment
9. Select & Stylize a Section of a Template
To Open the Sections Editing Panel, select Pages from the Navigation Bar to the Right of the screen
From the List of pages, Select the one you want to Edit
This opens the Sections Editing Panel of the Page
To Select a Section of the page, do one of the following:
From the Sections List in the Editing Panel, select the Section
Or, on the Main Stage, click Directly on the Section
An Orange Frame surrounds the Selected Section
At the Top of the Editing Panel, below the name of the Page, you can see the Name of the Section
A List of Settings for each of the elements in the section, Opens-up
On the List of Settings, select the Setting you want to Adjust
Make the Adjustments
Continue with the Other Settings in the List
Once you finish adjusting a Section, click on the Back Arrow next to the section’s name to go back to the Sections Editing Panel
Select another Section and repeat the steps
!! In each Section, there are different Elements with different Settings.
10. Change the Name of a Section
At the Top of the Editing Panel, below the name of the Page, you can see the Name of the Section
To Edit the Name of a Section, click on the Pencil Icon beside it
On the Rename Section pop-up, under Section Name, enter a new Name
Click Ok
Adjust/ Define General Settings
Below are some Common settings found within the General Settings of a Section:
11. Define Background Color(s)
To adjust the Background Color, click on the Color Circle
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Click on a Color Swatch
or Enter the Hex or RGB code
To adjust the Opacity, move the Opacity Slider
Click Out of the color Pop-up
12. Define Border Color
To adjust the Border Color, click on the Color Circle
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Select a color swatch or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
13. Define Background Image
To add a Background image, click on the background Image Field
This opens your Media Library
From the Media Library, Select an Image
Click Select
Your Template is updated with the New Image
14. Define Padding Vertical
Select from Extra Small-XS, Small-SM, Medium-M, Large-LG, Extra Large-XL
15. Define Padding Horizontal
Select from Extra Small-XS, Small-SM, Medium-M, Large-LG, Extra Large-XL
16. Define Margins
Select from Extra Small-XS, Small-SM, Medium-M, Large-LG, Extra Large-XL
17. Define Heading Level
Select whether it is Heading 1,2,3,4,5, etc or No Heading
18. Define Text Position
Select whether you want the text Positioned to the right or left in relation to the layout
19. Define Text Alignment
Select whether you want the text Left, Center or Right Aligned
20. Define Section Spacing
If one section has more than one element, use the Slider to define the spacing between them
Replace, Adjust, and remove Images and their Settings
Below are some common Image Settings to guide you if the section you selected contains one or more images.
21. Replace an Image
To Replace an image, Click on the image
The Media Library opens up
Select a replacement Image
Click Select
22. Add Alt Text for SEO and Assistive Technologies
Enter an Alt Text, a Short Description of the Content of an Image
23. Image Spacing
If you have a Series of Images, use the Slider to define the spacing between the images
24. Add Tint to your Image
To add a Transparent Layer of Color to your image, click on the Color Circle
In the Color Pop-Up, select the Color that you want Overlaid on your image
Click Out of the Pop-up
25. Remove an Image
To remove an image, Roll-over it and click the X
!! TIP: Add ALT text to your images.
It is considered best practice. It can help with Search Engine Optimization, (SEO) and Assistive Technologies.
Adjust Heading Settings
26. About Headings:
On a webpage or in a section within it, Headings introduce information and are a useful aid to Navigation. Below are some important facts about headings.
There are Six Levels of headings, Headings 1 to 6
Heading 1 is the most important level, while Heading 6 is the least important
On a page, heading levels Help Organize Information and provide Hierarchy
Assistive Technologies, web Browsers, and Plugins all rely on them to Navigate web pages
These are some common Header Settings:
27. Define Heading Level
From the Dropdown, select Headings 1 to 6 or No Heading
28. Header Copy or Text
Enter the Text you want to appear in the Header
29. Header Font Size
Select from Extra Small to Extra Large
30. Header Text Color
To adjust the Header Text Color, click on the Color Circle
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Select a color or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
Adjust Body Copy or Text Settings
The Body Text is the Copy Section of a web page that contains the Main Text. These are some common Body Text Settings:
31. Body Copy or Text
Enter the Text you want to appear in the Body Text
32. Body Font Size
Select from Extra Small to Extra Large
33. Body Text Color
To adjust the Body Text Color, click on the Color Circle
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Select a color or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
!! What Happens When There are Two Paragraphs?
If you have two paragraphs, the first one will be labeled as Body Text 1 and the second one as Body Text 2.
Adjust Block Settings
!! What are Blocks?
You will notice that some Sections contain Blocks. These are used to organize a List or Series of Items (like images, logos, links, etc.) Blocks keep items Evenly Distributed. When you add or delete a block, Bildhive will Automatically Redistribute the items. Depending on the template you choose, you can add a Limited Number of blocks to a layout. If you need to have more control over how to distribute the series of items, select a Section Template that does not contain blocks.The following are some common Block Settings to guide you if the section you selected contains Blocks:
34. Block Settings
In the Section’s List, select Blocks
A list of Menus appears, each containing the Settings for an Item on the List
To Adjust an item, click Menu to Display its Settings
Depending on their use, the Settings can be very different,
When the items in the Block are linked, you need to specify the Type of Link, whether it is a section of the page, a different page within the microsite, or an external link, as well as the Text Label and Pages to which the item links
Some Types of Blocks can include Header and Body Text
35. Remove a Block
To Remove a block from the layout, open the Block Settings
Click on the Menu of the block that you want to Remove
Scroll Down to the bottom of the Block Settings and click Remove Block
Confirm Remove Block
36. Add a Block
To Add a block, open Block Settings
At the Bottom of the list, click Add Menu
A new Menu will appear in the Block List and a Block will be added to the Layout
Adjust CTA Settings
Some pages contain CTA’s (Calls to Action). These are Prompts to encourage the user to Take certain Actions. The following are some common CTA Settings to guide you if the section you selected contains one.
37. Choose a Link Type to Specify the CTA’s Button Destination
Inside the CTA Settings, locate the Link Type Field
Click on the Dropdown Menu to specify whether you want your CTA Button to link to an External Link, a Section in the Page, or a Different Page
You will have to enter the External Link URL, select a Section from the Dropdown
If you need to link it to an Internal Page and you already have that page configured, just go to the Select a Page dropdown and select the Page
If you have not created the page, yet, follow these steps to Create the Page First, then, go back to the CTA Settings and select the Page from the Select a Page dropdown
38. Text Label
Inside the CTA Settings, locate the Text Label field
Enter the Text you want to appear in your Button
39. Define Button Colors (Text, Background, Border and Hover)
Inside the CTA Settings, locate the Color Circle you want to Adjust
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Select a color or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
40. Create a Transparent CTA Button
Inside the CTA Settings, locate the Button Background Color Circle and Select it
In the color Pop-up, move the Opacity Slider to the Left
41. Define Button Height, Length, Radius, Border Thickness
Inside the CTA Settings, Scroll Down to locate the Slider of the Parameter you want to define and Adjust as needed
Adjust Social Media Settings
If the section you selected contains Social Media elements, these are some common Settings.
42. Enter Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Links
Scroll down the Settings List, locate the Social Settings Section and Select it
Enter the Social Text, if any
Insert an Image, Alt Text, and Valid social Links for each one of your social Media Platforms
Add, Replace, Remove and Delete Sections
43. Add a New Section to a Page
To Add a Section to a Page, go to the Page Sections List and select the Page you want to add a section to
At the end of the List of Sections in the Page, click Add Section
The Add Secion pop-up opens
On the Left Navigation Bar of the Add Section Pop-Up, select the Type of Section you want to insert
Once you select the Type of Section, a series of Options is presented
From the Options presented, Select the one you need
Once the new Section is Placed in your template, its Settings Drawer Opens
This allows you to Make the necessary Edits to the newly placed section, including changing its name
The new section will be Placed at the Bottom of the Body Section
To Move the Section, Close the Settings Drawer
Locate the Section you want to Move
Click on the Three Bars to the right of the section and Drag it Up to the right Spot
!! It is NOT Possible to Add Sections to the Header or the Footer of the Template. However, you can Make Adjustments to the existing ones or replace them with a Different Option.
44. List of the Types of Sections you can Add in Low Rise Projects
45. List of the Types of Sections that you can Add in High Rise Projects
46. Replace a Section on a Page
Open the Page that contains the Section
On the Sections List, scroll to the Section you want to Replace and Select it
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s Editing Panel and click Replace
The Replace Section Pop-Up opens
On the Left Navigation Bar of the Replace Section Pop-Up, select the Type of Section you want to insert
From the Options presented, Click the one you prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
This allows you to Make the necessary Edits to the newly Replaced section, including changing its name
!! It is Possible to Replace both the Header and the Footer.
47. Remove or Delete a Section from a Page
Select the Page that contains the Section you want to Remove
The Sections List opens
From the Sections List, scroll to the Section you want to Remove and Select it
The section’s Editing Panel opens
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s Editing Panel and click Remove
In the Remove This Section Pop-Up, confirm Remove
!! It is NOT Possible to Remove or Delete sections from the Header or the Footer of the Template, but it is possible to adjust them or replace them.
48. Save a Section
To Save a section with its Settings, open the Page that contains the section
The page’s Sections List opens up
Scroll to the Section you want to Save and Select it
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s Editing Panel and click Save (disk icon)
In the Save This Section, enter a Name
Click the Checkmark
To close the Pop-Up, click Outside of it
!! After you save a section, it can be used on any site within the same project.
49. Insert a Saved Section
To Insert your saved section into the Template, open the Page Sections List
In the Page Sections List, scroll down to find the Add Section button
Click on it
On the Left Navigation Bar of the Add Section Pop-Up, select Saved
Find the Section and Select it
The new Section will be Added to the End of the list
Drag and Drop it into its Right Spot on the layout
Chapter 2 – Add New Sections and Pages to Your Site
Insert An Appointment Booking Section
!! About Bildhive’s Appointment Booking Widget
You can Add the Appointment Booking Widget to your Website or Landing page so that Prospects or Customers can Book Appointments directly from there. To use this functionality, you must First Define the Meeting Parameters in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) app and then Link it to the Appointment Booking Section.
50. Select the Appointment Booking Widget from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Appointment Booking
Select it
Click the Image of the Appointment Booking Widget to add it to your Template
When the new section Comes In, its Settings Drawer is Open
51. Choose the Instance or Project to Schedule / Link to the Appointment Booking Widget
From the Dropdown, select the Instance or Project you want Linked to the Appointment Booking Widget
Adjust the General Settings
In the Text Settings section, enter Header, Duration, and Time Texts
If you need to make Adjustments to the Primary, Secondary, or Text Color, open the Color Settings
52. Preview your Appointment Booking Calendar
To Preview the Booking Calendar, go to the Top Bar and Save your Template
Then, to the Left of the Save Button, click Preview to open a preview of your website
Once the Preview opens, open the Page where you placed your Calendar and Locate it
To open Appointment Options for a date, Click the Date in the Calendar
Once it opens, check the Types of Meeting buttons (Phone Meeting, Virtual Meeting, Sales Center Meeting) at the top of the Calendar
Check the How Long Do You Need (Time Duration) options
Check the Time Zones Options
Check the Available Time Options
To Edit the Font, Headlines, or Colors, go back to the Appointment Section of your Template and make the necessary Adjustments
To change the Types of Meetings offered, Meeting Duration, or Available Time Slots, open the Content Asset Management App and make the necessary adjustments there
!! Is There a Meeting Type Option that You Don't See?
A Meeting Type option does NOT Appear in the Appointment Booking Calendar if NO Reps Selected to offer that type of meeting. For example, if no rep selected to offer Sales Center Meetings, you wouldn't see that option on the Booking Calendar.
INSERT AN AMENITY MAP SECTION
!! You can only Insert Amenity Maps configured with Bildhive’s Amenity Map Configurator.
53. Select an Amenity Map Section from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Amenities
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
54. Select the Instance or Project from which to Pull Data
From the Dropdown, select the Project from which you want to Pull the Amenities Data
55. Define the Amenity Map Section’s General Settings
56. Define the Placement of the Legend (Category Position)
From the dropdown, select if you want the Categories List to be placed to the Left or the Right of the Map
57. Define the Colors for the Legend (Categories List)
To adjust the Category Text Color, Category Highlight Text Color, and the Background Color for the Category List, click the Color Circle you want to adjust
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range
Select a color swatch or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
Insert A Site Plan Section
!! You can only Insert Site Plans configured with Bildhive’s Site Plan Configurator.
58. Select Site Plan from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Site Plan
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
59. Select the Instance or Project from which to Pull Data
Scroll Down and, Locate the Site Plan Settings and Open them
From the Choose Instance to Pull Site Plan Data dropdown, select the Instance or Project from which you want to Pull the Site Plan Data
Repeat this every time the Site Plan is Updated or if you Replace it with a different Option from the Sections List
60. Choose the Tags you Would like to Show in the Map
Click the Dropdown Menu to display the available Tags added when the Site Plan was configured
Select All the tags that Apply
To Delete a Tag, click the X next to it
61. Load Master Plan as Well?
Select Yes to Load the Master Plan of this Community, otherwise, select No
!! What is the difference Between a Site Plan and a Master Plan?
A Site Plan shows a Close-up View of the area where the lots are located in a community so that the user can see the Details. A Master Plan shows a Zoomed-out View of an area around the community that can include previous or future phases, main roads, etc. Loading the two maps allows the user to Toggle between the two views. The Master Plan is configured using the Master Plan Configurator.
62. Site Plan Link Label and Site Plan Link
!! If you select Site Plan 2, it offers you the Option to Add a Link below the Map. This link can be used for many things, for example, to open a new tab where you can Download the Site Plan
Open the Site Plan Settings
In the Site Plan Link Label field, enter the Label you want to add to the Link, for example, Download Site Plan
To enter the Site Plan Link, click on the Site Plan Image in the Editing Panel to open your Media Library
Find the Folder that contains the Site Plan Image
Select the Image
On the Right side of the screen, a Thumbnail of the image is displayed
Hover on the image to open the Actions Menu
Click the Link Icon
On the File Link pop-up, click the Link Icon to Copy the link to your Clipboard
Close the Media Library
Find the Site Plan Link field in the Editing Panel and Paste the Link
If you Do Not Want To Add a Link, simply leave the Site Plan Link Label field Empty
63. Make the Site Plan Interactive or Static
By default, the site plan is set to be Interactive, to make it Static, open the Site Plan Settings
Scroll down to the Static Site Plan slider and slide it to the RIGHT
!! You can’t see the Lot Details when you click on a Lot?
Check that your Static Site Plan slider is off (slider button should be on the left side), this functionality is only Available on Site Plans that are set to be Interactive.
64. Unit Container Position –Interactive Plans Only
Introduction:
On Interactive Site Plans, you can display a list of the Available Homes. To access the list, the user must go to the Site Plan Menu and click on the House Icon. The homes are set to display inside a container on the Right of the Site Plan. To change the settings so the list displays to the Left or the Bottom, follow the steps below.
To Change the Position to the left or the bottom, click on the Unit Container Position dropdown and select Left or Bottom
!! This function is NOT available on static site plans, so the Home Icon will NOT appear on the Menu.
65. Sort Home Models inside the Unit Container –Interactive Plans Only
To sort the list of Home Models inside the Unit Container by Alphabetical Order, Price, or Sq. Ft., scroll to the Sort Home Models section, click on the Dropdown and Select an option
To View the list, go to the Site Plan, locate the Menu at top of the Site Plan, and click the Home Icon
66. Hide Status Dots, Activate Pulsating Dots
A Dot is Automatically Displayed on a Lot when its Status Changes from available to sold, hold, sold conditional, etc.
To Hide the Dots, open the Site Plan Settings scroll down to the Hide Dots Slider and move it to the RIGHT
By default, the Status Dots are set not to Pulsate (increase and decrease in size)
To make the dots Pulsate, move the Pulsate Dots slider to the Right
67. Enable Pop-Up Mode and Premium Information –Interactive Plans Only
On interactive Site Plans, Slide the Enable Popup Mode slider to the Right so that Lot Details, including the models that fit on it, pop-up when you roll over a lot
To Enable Pop-Up Mode for Model Details, slide the slider to the Right
To Include Premiums in the Lot Details, slide the Show Lot Premiums slider to the Right
!! This function is NOT available on static site plans, so the Model Details Pop-Up will NOT appear on the Menu.
68. Select your Hide Lot Color and Legend Divider Color
To adjust the Hide Color and the Divider Color, click on the Color Circle
In the color Pop-up, move the Slider to change the color Range, select a color or Enter the Hex or RGB code
Click Out of the color Pop-up
!! What is the Hide Color?
When a Filter is selected, this is the color of the Overlay that covers Non-Applicable Lots. For example, when a filter is applied to display only Hold lots, all other lots are Covered with the Hide Color.
!! What is the Divider Color?
The Divider Color applies only to Builder Group Site Plans. It defines the Color of the Line that Separates the Home Type selector from the Builder selector.
69. Preview your Site Plan
To Preview your site plan, go to the top of the screen, Save your work, then, to the Left click Preview
A Preview of your website opens in a New Tab
Navigate to the page where your Site Plan is located and scroll down until you find it
Locate the small Menu, and click the Plus Sign to zoom in
Select 1:1 to View the Entire Plan
Select the House Icon to open the Unit Container and view a list of the Home Models
Close the Tab when you are done
!! Does your Interactive Site Plan have Empty Squares on the Site Plan Legend?
Empty or White Squares on a legend mean colors weren’t assigned to Lot Types during configuration. Fix it in the Site Plan Configurator. Follow these steps –Assign Colors to the Lot Type.
Insert A Section To Show The Home Models On A Low Rise Project
Introduction:
To show the home models, you need to add two different sections:
The Home Models Section, which displays thumbnails of all the Home Models in the Community and a Model Details Page which displays the elevations and all floorplans for each Home Model. In order to populate your website with all this information, you need to enter it first using the Home Model Configurator.
70. Select a Home Model Option from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Home Model
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
!! Did your Home Models Not Come In?
In order to populate your Home Models Section with all its information, you must FIRST Choose the Instance (or project) that contains the Data.
71. Choose Instance(s) or Project(s) from which to Pull Home Model Data
Open the Model Settings
Under Choose instance(s) to Pull Home Model Data, click Instance
Locate the Choose Instance to Pull Models Dropdown and Click
From the Dropdown, select an Instance
If desired, enter a Label for the Instance
Once you select the instance, the Home Models Populate the Section
To Add an Additional Instance, click Add Instance and Repeat the process
72. Define the General Settings of the Home Model Section
Select a Background Color and or Image
Enter Padding and Margins
To show All Home Models, Only Standing Inventory Models, or Non Standing Inventory Models, select an Option from the Filter Home Models dropdown
To Organize the homes by Alphabetical Order, Number of Beds, Price Point, Size (frontage), Square Footage, or None, choose an option from the Sort Home Models dropdown.
To Enable users to Filter homes by Frontage, slide the Filter by Frontage Slider to the Right
73. Define the Header Settings
Define the Heading Level for SEO and Assistive Technologies purposes
Define Header Text, Size and Color
74. Define the Call to Action Settings
These include the Call to Action Label and Color
The Labels appear Below each Home Model and Clicking them Takes the User to the Model’s Detail Page
75. Define the Model Settings and Show/Hide Price, Beds, Baths, etc
Slide the sliders to the Right if you want to show the Price, Bed(s), Bath(s), Sq. Ft, etc
Define the Model Label, Model Header, and Model Body Font Sizes by selecting XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, or XXL
Define Model Label, Model Header and Model Body Font Colors by clicking the color Circles, adjusting the Settings in the In the color Pop-up, and Clicking Out of the Pop-up
76. Insert a Section to Show Only ONE Home
To insert a section showcasing only One Home Model, please select the Single Model Widget from the Sections List
Enable The Model Details Page
!! You can only insert this section into Low Rise projects.
When you create a Microsite using Bildhive, the Model Details Page is automatically added. This page is locked and will not be visible if no Home Model Information is entered. However, if you are adding Home Model information, you need to add the Model Details Section to the Page. There are two sections that can be added:
The Exterior Rendering and Information Section (Model Details 1)
The Floorplan Section (Model Details 2)
77. Insert the Exterior Rendering Section
From the Right Hand Navigation Bar, open the Page Menu
Select Model Details, this Opens the Model Details Sections List
At the Top of the List, click on the Model To Preview dropdown and Select a Model to serve as a Sample
Go to the Bottom of the Sections List and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Model Details
Select it
From the options that display, Select the Option with the Rendering
The Rendering Option will be Inserted into the Layout
Adjust the different Settings as needed
78. Insert the Floorplan Details Section
To insert the Floorplan Details section, Close the Model Details section to go back to the Sections List
Scroll down and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Model Details
Select it
From the options that display, Select the Option with the Floorplan
The Floorplan Option will be Inserted into the Layout
Adjust the different Settings as needed
The Floorplans for the selected Model will appear in the Layout
To Preview your Models, go to the right navigation bar and select Pages>Home Page. Then, at the top, click Preview
To Navigate between floorplans, click the Floor Tabs at the Top
!! Do you Need to Change a Rendering or Adjust the Details of a Model?
The Details that appear below the rendering are the Details you entered in the Home Model Configurator for this Model and Elevation.To Replace the image or make any changes to the information, you will need to use the Home Model Configurator.
!! TIP: If you wish to See the Adjustments you made, go to the right navigation bar and select Pages>Home Page. Then, at the top, click Preview. If you want to Share the Preview Link with a client, Copy the New Preview Link. Please DO NOT use a Previous preview link as it will not reflect the changes.
Insert A Section To Show Condo Units
!! You can only insert this section into High Rise projects.
To show the Condo Suites, you need to add two different sections:
The Suites Section, which lists all the Suites in the Condo and a Suites Details Page which shows floorplan, floorplate and details of each Suite. In order to populate your website with all this information, you need to enter it first using the Condo Unit Configurator and the Condo Grid Configurator.
79. Select the Condo Section from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Condo
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
!! Is the Condo Section Empty?
In order to Populate your Condo Section with its information, you must FIRST Choose the Instance (or project) that contains the Data.
80. Choose the Instance or Project from which to Pull the Condo Units Data
Open the Condo Settings
Locate the Choose instance to Pull Condo Data dropdown and Click
From the Dropdown, select an Instance
Once you select the instance, the Suites Populate the Section
Depending on the Option that you Selected, you will need to Define the rest of the Condo Settings
For options that show the Units in a Condo Grid, these options can include: Filters, Status Color Overlay, Status Dots, Pulsating Status Dots, Showing Premiums and selecting the Color to Cover the Units when filters are applied
For options that show the Units as a List, the options can include: Show Available Only, selecting the Columns that appear in the List, selecting the Fields that appear in the Unit Detail Page, defining the Style and Colors of the Dropdown
81. Define the General Settings of the Condo Units Section
Select a Background Color and or Image
Enter Padding and Margins
82. Define the Header Settings
Define the Heading Level for SEO and Assistive Technologies purposes
Define Header Text, Size and Color
83. Enter the Footer or Legal Text that Appears on the Unit Details Page
Enter the Text
Define the Font Size
Define the Color
84. Define the Color Settings (If Applicable)
Define the Color for the Price Slider
Define the Color for the Price Slider Handle (the Dots in the Slider)
85. Define the Call to Action Settings for the Condo Units Page and the Unit Detail Page
These include the Link Type, Text Labels, and the Page where the link should take you to
!! The Condo Unit Details appear as a pop-up window.
The Call to Action Settings are the ONLY Place you can Adjust the pop-up. To preview the pop-up you must FIRST set up your Navigation Menu
Insert A Form or Survey Section
!! The Website Builder is used to Lay Out and Style forms and surveys. To incorporate a Form or Survey Section into your website, you must first configure the Templates using the Forms & Surveys Configurator.
86. Select a Form or Survey Section from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Form
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
Then, scroll down to the Choose a form/survey field, and from the dropdown, follow these steps to Select a Template
87. Choose the Template for your Form or Survey
Click General Settings
Scroll down to the Choose a Form/Survey field
Click the Dropdown
Locate the Form Template of your choice
Select it
Once you Select the Template, the Template Fields are Imported into the Form
To Redirect the user to a particular Page (for example, a Thank You page) once the form is Submitted, slide the Redirect or Submit? slider to the Right
Then, from the Choose Page to Redirect To dropdown, Select the Page you want them to be redirected to (for example, a Thank You Page)
Continue Adjusting the Layout, Text and Color Settings as needed
!! You must first Add the Page so that it appears in the dropdown.
To add a page to the Website, follow These Steps, and then choose it from the dropdown menu under Choose Page to Redirect To.
88. Create a Thank You Page
Go to the Right Navigation Bar and click the Page icon to open the Pages Menu
Scroll to the Bottom of the list and click Add Page
Enter a Name* for the page and copy a Header Style *
Click Ok
Go back to the Pages Menu and Select the Page you just created to open it’s sections list
Locate Add Section below the Header, click it
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Content
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the layout you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
Stylize the page
Activate reCaptcha on your Form
89. Introduction to Google reCAPTCHA:
reCAPTCHA is a free service you can use to protect your site from spam and abuse. It uses technology to distinguish between bots and humans and allow only REAL PEOPLE to submit forms.
To set up reCaptcha, use the Form & Survey Configurator.
90. Check if reCaptcha is Working
To Confirm if reCaptcha is working, open the Website Configurator and select the Site where the Form or Survey Resides
Click Preview and Navigate to the Form or Survey
The "Are you a Bot" field should be Visible at the bottom of the form if reCaptcha is working
!! You can’t see the ‘Are you a Bot Field’?
Open the Form & Survey Configurator to check the reCaptcha settings. Or contact [email protected].
Insert An FAQ Section
91. Introduction:
In order to add an FAQ section to your website, follow these three steps:
Step 1: select the FAQ Section
Step 2: Enter the Information you wish to appear in the FAQ section, including the Categories, the Questions and Answers
Step 3: Adjust the Layout of the FAQ section
92. Step 1 –Select an FAQ Section from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see FAQ
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
93. Step 2 –Add, Edit, and Remove FAQ Categories, Questions, and Answers
To Add a New Category, go to the FAQ Items section and click Add Category
Select New Category then enter the Category Name
To Add a New Category, click Add Category
Once the Categories have been added, add the FAQ Items or questions that belong to each Category
In the Categories Dropdown, select all the Categories under which this item will fall
Enter a Title for the FAQ Item or the Question
Enter the Body Text for the FAQ Item or Answer to the question
Repeat these steps to add all your categories and questions
To Remove a Category, open the Category, and click Remove Category
To Remove a Question, scroll down to FAQ Items, locate the Question you want to Remove, open it and click Remove Item
94. Step 3 –Adjust the Layout of the FAQ Section
Once you finish entering the Categories and Items, adjust the rest of the settings
Insert A Video
95. Select a Video Section from the Sections List
At the bottom of the Editing Panel, click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Video
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
Once the video section is in, Define the Video Settings
96. Define the Video Settings
Click the Video Settings section
To Select a Video, click the Video field
This opens your Media Library
Select an .MP4 Video File
!! About Uploading to the Media Library:
If you have not uploaded the videos to your Media Library yet, you can upload them now using the Content Asset Management System (CAMS). If you don’t know how to upload to the Content Asset Management System (CAMS), please Follow These Steps. For Optimal Performance, please follow our Asset Preparation Guidelines when preparing your assets.
!! About File Formats and Folders:
Different Sections in the Bildhive Platform require you to upload files in Specific Formats. When a section requires an .MP4 Format, only those Folders Containing videos in this format will be Displayed on the left-hand navigation bar. If the section requires pdf format, then only the Folders that Contain pdfs will be Displayed when accessing the Media Library from that Specific Section of the platform.
!! Heads-Up. Only MP4 Files will be accepted.
97. Place a Placeholder or Cover Image for the Video
To place a Placeholder Image, locate the Placeholder Video Image field, click, and select an image from your Media Library
!! About Uploading to the Media Library:
If you have not uploaded the videos to your Media Library yet, you can upload them now using the Content Asset Management System (CAMS). If you don’t know how to upload to the Content Asset Management System (CAMS), please Follow These Steps. For Optimal Performance, please follow our Asset Preparation Guidelines when preparing your assets.
!! About File Formats and Folders:
Different Sections in the Bildhive Platform require you to upload files in Specific Formats. When a section requires a JPEG or PNG Format, only those Folders Containing images in this format will be Displayed on the left-hand navigation bar. If the section requires pdf format, then only the Folders that Contain pdfs will be Displayed when accessing the Media Library from that Specific Section of the platform.
Insert A Blog - Step 1: Create your Blog Posts
98. Introduction:
Blogs have two components: the Blog Section, which displays Highlights of your latest posts and provides links to them, and the Blog Detail Page, which contains the actual Blog Post (each post has its own detail page).
To add a Blog to your site, you must take these steps:
Select a Blog Section
Enter, Adjust, and Publish the Content of your Blog Post
Customize the Layout of a Blog Post by Adjusting the Settings on the Blog's Detail Page
Adjust the Look and Feel of the Blog Section
99. Select a Blog Section from the Sections List
To insert a Blog Section in a page, select the Pages Menu from the right Navigation Bar
Select the Page where you want to insert the Blog section
Go to the bottom of the Sections Editing Panel and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Blog
Select it
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
Insert a Cover Image for the Blog section and Adjust the Style of the section
To add your first blog, go to the Right Navigation Panel and select Blog Posts (paper and pencil icon)
!! Now you are ready to Enter the Contents of the Blog Post
100. Create, Adjust, and Publish a Blog Post
To Enter the contents of a Blog Post, go to the Right Hand Navigation Bar and click the Pencil and Paper icon to open your Blog Posts List
Click Add Blog
The Add New Blog drawer will Open
Add a Title for your Blog Post, a Summary and the Content
From the Status Dropdown, select Draft or Published and a Date
For SEO purposes, enter the Site Title and the Site Description
Once all the information is in, at the Top Left, click Done and, from the dropdown, select Save, Save and Close, or Discard Changes
!! You can't find your blog post in the Blog Section?
For a Blog Post to be Listed in the Blog Section, it needs to be Published first.
!! Where do the Site Title and Site Description Appear?
These will be shown as the Title and Description when you do a Google Search. They do not need to be the same as the Blog Post Title or Summary.
101. Stylize the Layout and Look of the Detail Page of a Blog Post
To stylize how your Blog Post looks, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Pages (page icon)
From the Pages Menu, select Blog Details
This opens the Blog Details Sections list
Select the Blog Post you want to stylize
Adjust the General Settings, including how many blogs to show, Text Settings, Blog Settings, and CTA Settings
To Adjust a Blog Post, go to the Right Navigation Bar, select Blog Posts, then click on the Post you wish to edit and make the edits
!! About the Layout of the Blog Detail Page
The Layout of the Blog Detail Page is defined by Default, but you can Adjust the Settings and/or add New Sections (or widgets). Alternatively, you can go to the Sections List, click Add Section, from the Sections Menu, select Blog Details, and Choose a Different Layout.
Insert A Blog - Step 2: Stylize The Appearance of the Blog Section
102. Stylize the Appearance of the Blog Section on the page
To Stylize the appearance of your Blog Section, select the Page where your Blog section is Located
Then, from the Right Hand Navigation Bar select Page Sections (list icon)
When the Sections List opens, Scroll down and select Blog to open the Blog Section Editing Panel
Adjust the General, Header, Blog, and CTA Settings
Add a Broker Portal on a Microsite
103. Introduction:
When you create a Microsite using Bildhive, the Broker Portal Page is automatically added. This page is locked and will not be visible if you do not add the Broker Portal to the Menu Items.
Broker Portals have two components. The Login Section and the Broker Portal Page
To activate the default Broker Portal to your microsite, you must take these steps:
!! Is the Login section on the same page as your other Broker Portal sections?
Don't worry. Although the login appears at the top of the Broker Portal Page on the Website Builder, once the site is published, it will appear on a separate page.
104. Configure the Broker Portal Login Page
To open the Broker Portal Login section, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select the Pages Menu, then select the Broker Portal Page
On the Sections List, select the Login Section
In the Login Editing Panel, Adjust the Login Settings, including adding a Password and Unique Identifier
Now you are ready to Start Adding Sections to your Broker Portal Page
!! The login ensures secure access, restricting entry to those with the correct password.
!! Do you want to give your users access to multiple portals?
Simply COPY / PASTE the password into all the login widgets (or sections) of the portals. This allows the users to Log In Once and Access ALL Portals.
If, on the other hand, you want Each Portal to be accessible to Different Groups, you must create a Unique Identifier for Each one.
105. Add Sections to Your Broker Portal Page
To start adding Sections open the Section’s List, scroll to the bottom of the Sections List in the Broker Portal Page and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see the First Section you want to Add, maybe a Banner Image
From the Options presented, Select the option you Prefer
When the banner section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
In its Settings Editing Panel, make the necessary adjustments
To add your Next Section, go back to the Sections List and at the bottom, select Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see the Next Section you want to Add
106. Configure the Broker Portal Login Page
Once the Login section comes in, the editing Panel is open
Adjust the Login Settings, including adding a Password and Unique Identifier
!! The login ensures secure access, restricting entry to those with the correct password.
107. Insert a Section for Downloadable Assets
To add a section where the user can Download Assets,
Click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Content
Select it and scroll down the options rolling over them to see the names
Once you find Content 49, Select it
In its Settings Editing Panel, start by adding Categories, for example, Marketing Assets or Floorplans
And then add Items to each category, for example, add Logo Package to the Marketing Assets Category and different floor plan packages to the Floorplan category
Define the link information per item
Once you define all your Categories and Items, then adjust the Look and Feel of the Portal by adjusting the General, Tab, Item and CTA Settings
Then, continue Adding Sections as you need them
Save your work
Add One or More Broker Portals to a Static Site or Add Extra ones to a Microsite
108. Introduction:
To integrate Broker Portals into a Static Site or add extra ones to a Microsite, follow these two steps:
Create the Broker Portal Page
And Insert and Configure the Login Section
!! The login ensures secure access, restricting entry to those with the correct password.
109. Add a Broker Portal Page
Start by going to the right navigation bar and selecting Pages
At the bottom of the list click Add Page
Enter a Name
Select a Header to copy from
110. Add the Login Section
Click on the Page you just created, and, below the Header click Add Section
From the Section’s List, select Login
Once the Login section comes in, the editing Panel is open
Adjust the Login Settings, including adding a Password and Unique Identifier
Once you add a Password, the Page appears locked on the Pages Menu
!! The login ensures secure access, restricting entry to only those with the correct password.
!! What is the Unique Identifier used for?
The Unique Identifier can be used if you have multiple login sections so that the users only need to enter their password once. Copy/ Paste the Password into each of the Unique Identifier fields.
If you are working on a Corporate Website with several developments, you can create a Broker Portal page for each one of them and use different Unique Identifiers for each one of the Portals.
You can do the same with Group Projects that house more than one builder.
111. Insert a Section for Downloadable Assets
To add a section where the user can Download Assets,
Click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Content
Select it and scroll down the options rolling over them to see the names
Once you find Content 49, Select it
In its Settings Editing Panel, start by adding Categories, for example, Marketing Assets or Floorplans
And then add Items to each category, for example, add Logo Package to the Marketing Assets Category and different floor plan packages to the Floorplan category
Define the link information per item
Once you define all your Categories and Items, then adjust the Look and Feel of the Portal by adjusting the General, Tab, Item and CTA Settings
Then, continue Adding Sections as you need them
Save your work
112. Add the Rest of the Sections to your Portal Page
To open the Section’s List, scroll to the bottom of the Sections List in the Broker Portal Page and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see the First Section you want to Add
Adjust its Settings and continue adding sections
Insert a Padding Section
Introduction:
The Padding Section lets you add space between sections on a page.
113. Insert a Padding Section
To insert a Padding Section, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select the Page where you want to Add Space
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s List and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Padding
Select it
Then, from the Main Stage, click the Padding Option
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
You can Add an Image and Adjust Settings like Background Color, adjust Vertical Padding to make the space Taller or Shorter, add Vertical Margins, etc.
114. Move the Padding Section Where you Need it
At the top of the Padding Section’s Editing Panel, click the Back Arrow to go to the Sections List
Scroll Down until you locate the Padding Section
To the Right of the Section, find the Three Horizontal Lines
Click the lines, Drag the Padding Section up, and Drop it at the right spot
Insert an IFrame Section
Introduction:
An iFrame or Inline Frame, is a section where you can embed the Resimo Real Estate 3D Apartment sales application, videos or 3-D walkthroughs of homes
115. Insert an IFrame Section
To insert an IFrame Section, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select the Page where you want to insert it
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s List and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see IFrame
Select it
Then, from the Main Stage, click the IFrame Option
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
Add an Image and Adjust settings
In the URL section, enter the URL of your 3D Application, ask your Provider for it
For more Information, contact [email protected]
Insert a Features and Brick Package Section
116. Insert a Features Section or Brick Package Section
To insert a Section to Showcase Features or Brick Packages, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select the Page where you want to insert the section
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s List and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see Features
Select it
From the Options presented, Select one
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
From the Choose Instance to Pull Features Data dropdown, select an Instance
!! Did you Get a ‘No Features Found’ Notification?
In order to Populate your website with this information, you need to enter it first using the Features Configurator.
Insert a PDF Flip Book Section
117. Insert a Section for a Flip Book
To insert a section where you can showcase an Electronic Book that can be Flipped through, go to the Navigation Bar and select the Page where you want to Insert the section
Scroll to the Bottom of the Section’s List and click Add Section
In the Add Section Pop-up, scroll down the Navigation Menu till you see PDF
Select it and click on the Option Presented to Generate the Online Viewer
Select one
When the new section comes in, its Settings Drawer is Open
Find the Image Field, and add a Cover image for the Book
Find the PDF field and add the PDF of the Book
Insert A New Page, Edit, Duplicate, or Delete An Existing Page
Info: To insert a New Page, you must do it from the Pages List. To Open the Pages List, go to the Right Hand Navigation Bar and select Pages (page icon).
!! Each page should have a UNIQUE name.
118. Insert a New Page
From the Right Hand Navigation Bar, select the Page Icon to open the Pages Menu
At the bottom of the Pages Menu, click Add Page
In the Pop-up, enter a Page Name *
From the Dropdown, select a Page to copy the Header and Footer from *
Click Ok
* Mandatory fields.
!! By Default, all Microsites include these pages:
Homepage
Blog Details Page **
Model Details Page **
Broker Portal **
**These pages are LOCKED and CAN’T BE DELETED. However, If you DO NOT ADD INFORMATION to these pages, they will NOT BE VISIBLE in the published website.
!! By Default, all LANDING PAGES include these pages:
Homepage
Thank You Page
!! By Default, all STATIC PAGES include these pages:
Homepage
119. Edit a Page
To Edit a page, click the Pages from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll over the page you want to Edit
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Edit Page
From the Editing Panel, select the Section you need to edit
Make the edits and Save
120. Set a Page as the Home Page
To Set a Page as the Home Page, open the Page Menu from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll over the Page you want to set as Home Page
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Set as Home
Click Okay
121. Duplicate a Page
To Duplicate a Page, open the Page Menu from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll-over the Page you want to Duplicate
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Duplicate
!! Your site will be Saved before Duplicating a Page. The new page will be added at the Bottom of the List.
122. Delete a Page
!! The Blog Details and Model Details pages are LOCKED and CAN’T BE DELETED. However, If you DO NOT ADD INFORMATION to these pages, they will NOT BE VISIBLE in the published website.
To Delete a Page, open the Page Menu from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll-over the Page you want to Delete
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Delete
Confirm Delete
123. Edit the Page TItle and other General Settings of a Page
Info: The General Settings of a Page include the Title, the Slug and the option to
show / hide the Header and or Footer.
To Edit the Settings of a Page, open the Page Menu from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll-over the Page you want to Edit
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Settings
The General settings Tab is open by Default
Adjust the Name of the Page (the slug will be automatically generated)
Show or Hide Header and Footer
!! Heads up: Don’t mix up the process of defining Page Settings (described above) with Project Settings (described here: Set and Adjust the Navigation, SEO, Analytics and Other Project Settings).
124. Edit the SEO Settings of a Page
Info: The SEO Settings of a Page include The Page Description and the option to Disable the SEO Index
To Edit the Settings of a Page, open the Page Menu from the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Roll-over the Page you want to Edit
Click the Three-dot Action Menu located to the right
From the Dropdown select Settings
At the Top of the Pop-up, select the SEO Tab
Add a page Description
To Disable the SEO Index, slide the button to the Right
!! A green checkmark next to the Page title indicates the name is Unique
and no other page shares that Title.
!! Heads up: Don’t mix up the process of defining Page SEO Settings (described above) with Project SEO Settings (described here: Set and Adjust the Navigation, SEO, Analytics and Other Project Settings).
Chapter 3 – Set and Adjust the Navigation, SEO, Analytics and other Project Settings
Define / Adjust The Project Settings
Intro: The Project Settings are the general Site Settings, which include:
SEO Settings
Navigation Menu
Logo Settings & Site Title *
Colors *
Typography *
Legal Settings
Analytics / Trackers
* These Settings are defined when you Configure the site for the First Time, but any subsequent Changes must be made from the Project Settings.
125. Access the Project Settings Menu
Go to the Right Hand Navigation Bar
Select Settings (gear icon) to display the Project Settings Menu
From the Project Settings Menu, select the Setting you want to Adjust/ Define
126. Project SEO Settings
To Set-up your SEO Settings ,go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Project Settings Menu, select the SEO Settings
Review the Site Title
Info: This is the Title that will appear in Search Engine Results
or on the Browser.
Upload a Social Share Image
Info: Social Networks display your Social Sharing Image along with your SEO Title and Description. If you don’t add a social sharing image, we’ll use your Social Sharing Logo or Site Logo instead.
Manage Redirects
Info: This is an Advanced Setting to Prevent SEO Duplicate Errors with Redirects ( 301 and canonical links ).
Set Up the Navigation Menu
Info: In order for your Site to have a navigation menu you MUST do two things:
Check to see if the Header Section on the template that you selected includes a Navigation Menu . If it doesn’t, Replace It with one that does
127. Do This To Replace Your Header Section If It Doesn't Have a Navigation Menu
From the Right Navigation Menu, select Page Sections (list icon)
From the Sections Menu, select Header
At the Bottom of the Header Settings List, select Replace
In the Replace Header Pop-up, select a Widget that has a Navigation Menu
!! Your Navigation Menu will NOT be Visible until you Configure it.
128. Do This to Make the Header Follow the User When Scrolling
To make a Header Static, so that it scrolls with the user, click on the Header to Open the Header Editing Panel
Open the General Settings, find the Slider called Fixed Header and slide it to the Right
129. Configure Your Navigation Menu
To Set Up your Navigation Menu, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Navigation Menu
In the Navigation Menus Editing Panel, click Add Menu Item
In the Add Menu Pop-up, enter Menu Name
Slide the Link or Button Slider to define if you want to have the menu item as a link or as a Button
From the Menu Type Dropdown, select if you want the Menu Item to Link to a Page Within the website or to an External Page
From the Choose a Page dropdown, Select a Page or Enter the URL of the External Page that you want the item to link to
Repeat the process with All the Menu Items
Once you have all your items, you can Edit, Delete, or Drag and Drop them into the Order you want
To Drag an item, grab it from the three lines on the right
!! Your Navigation Menu should now be Visible.
130. Stylize Your Navigation Menu
To Stylize your Navigation Menu, go to the Right Navigation Bar and Select Pages (page icon)
From the Page Menu, select Home Page
From the Sections List, select Header
On the Header Editing Panel, adjust the Settings
To Adjust the Colors of the Menu, open the CTA Settings
Logo Settings
131. Replace Site Logo and /or Site Title
- To Replace the Site Logos or Change the Title of the Site, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
- From the Settings List, select Logos Settings
- Make the necessary Adjustments
Colors
132. Adjust Site Colors
To Adjust or Change the Colors used in the Site, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Color
Make the necessary Adjustments
Typography
133. Adjust Site Typography
To Adjust or Change the Typography used in the Site, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Typography
Make the necessary Adjustments
Advanced (Scripts CSS)
134. For Users who want to enter their own custom script
Advanced scripts are used in conjunction with the Custom HTML widget
!! For more information, contact [email protected]
Legal Settings
135. Enter or Adjust the Privacy Policy
To Enter the Policy, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Legal Settings
Click Edit Content
Enter the Terms & Conditions
Stylize the Text or add a Link
Click OK
!! You don’t see the Privacy Policy?
Follow these steps to activate it and make it visible.
136. Enter or Adjust the Terms & Conditions
To Enter the Terms & Conditions, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Legal Settings
Click Edit Content
Enter the Terms & Conditions
Stylize the Text or add a Link
Click OK
!! You don’t see the Terms and Conditions?
Follow these steps to activate them and make them visible.
137. Activate the Terms and Conditions and/ or Privacy Policy
To make the Terms and Conditions visible, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Pages (gear icon)
From the Pages Menu, select Home Page
On the Home Page Sections List, select Footer
Open General Settings, scroll down, locate the Show Privacy Policy slider, and slide it to the Right
To activate the Terms and Conditions, locate the Show Terms and Conditions slider, and slide it to the Right
Privacy Policy and Terms should appear as Links on the Footer of the page, and the text will appear as a Pop-Up when the links are clicked
Analytics and Trackers
138. Enable Google Analytics
To Enable Google Analytics, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Analytics/Trackers
Slide the Google Analytics Enable slider to the Right
Enter the GTag/ GTM code(s)
If Multiple, separate the codes by a Comma
!! Good News. You do not need to do any coding to enable Google Analytics.
By inserting the ID code(s), Bildhive automatically inserts a script that analyzes/tracks website activity, enabling analytics/tracking with No Coding Required.
!! Go to your Google Tag Manager to get the Codes.
139. Enable Facebook Pixel
To Enable Facebook Pixel, go to the Right Navigation Bar and select Settings (gear icon)
From the Settings List, select Analytics/Trackers
Slide the Facebook Pixel Enable slider to the Right
Enter the Pixel ID
!! Good News. You do not need to do any coding to measure the Effectiveness of your Advertising.
By inserting the Pixel ID, Bildhive automatically embeds a script to measure the effectiveness of your advertising through insights into visitor actions on your website. No Coding Required.
!! Want to know how to get your Pixel ID?
Log in to Facebook and go to your Ads Manager account.
Open the Navigation Bar and select Events Manager.
Copy your Pixel ID from underneath your Site Name and paste it in Bildhive.
Chapter 4 - Edit and Navigate The Sites You’ve Created
View and Edit your Microsites, Landing Pages, Static Projects, and Published Projects
140. Introduction to the Main Navigation Bar:
In addition to your Settings, the Main Navigation Bar allows you to navigate to the following Lists:
All Projects
Microsites
Landing Pages
Static Projects
Published
!! If you are on the Edit Screen, just click the X to the right of the Top Bar.
141. Preview, Rename, Edit, Duplicate Export to Project, Delete a Site
To take any of these Actions, go to the Left Navigation Bar and select an Option
Locate the Project you are interested in and on the Bottom Right of the project Card, find the Three-Dot Action Menu
Click on the Menu and Select the Action you want to take
!! Under Published, you can see the live sites.
A Green URL indicates the site is Connected as opposed to Not Connected.
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