Adding Your Content
Replacing Placeholder Content
Most templates include sample/placeholder content. Replace it:
- Text content - Edit in HTML files (see Editing HTML Content)
- Images - Replace in images/ folder (see next section)
- Links - Update page references
- Contact info - Update in contact page/footer
- Social links - Update in footer
Essential Pages to Update
- Homepage (index.html)
- About page (about.html)
- Contact page (contact.html)
- Footer (appears on all pages)
- Navigation links
Updating Your Business Info
In footer (usually at bottom of all pages):
Updating Navigation
Navigation appears at top, usually looks like:
Update page names or links as needed.
Adding Your Company Information
Add your details in logical places:
Contact page:
Contact Us
Email: contact@yourbusiness.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Main St, City, State 12345
About page:
About Our Company
We are a [your type of company] located in [your city]...
Homepage:
Welcome to [Your Company Name]
We provide [your services]...
Updating Forms
Contact forms usually look like:
Update the action attribute to point to your form handler.
Creating New Pages
- Copy an existing page (e.g., about.html)
- Rename it (e.g., services.html)
- Edit content as needed
- Add link in navigation
Updating Meta Information
In <head> of each page:
Update these for each page to describe content and help SEO.
Adding Your Content Structure
Good content organization:
- Home: Company intro, key services, call-to-action
- About: Your story, experience, team
- Services/Products: What you offer, pricing
- Contact: How to reach you, contact form
- Footer: Copyright, links, basic info
Content Best Practices
- Use clear, concise language
- Use headings to organize
- Break into paragraphs
- Use bullet lists for features
- Include calls-to-action
- Keep information current
- Proofread carefully