Description
Web sites frequently require updates but the people who create content don't necessarily have the experience or permission required to edit the HTML files on the server. Contribute offers a user-friendly interface for making changes without involving a web developer or an elaborate content management system. In Contribute CS4 Essential Training, Garrick Chow shows how a site administrator can create and assign roles, determining what users can edit and whether they can publish the changes. He explains how Contribute can be used for collaborative workflows, in which multiple contributors edit and review changes before publishing them and simple version management, with the ability to roll back changes to a previous state if something goes wrong. The course covers everything developers, administrators, and contributors need to know to get the most from this unique tool.
The Course Contains:
Welcome 05:25
Welcome
The Contribute workflow
1. The Interface 09:23
* The Document window;
* The sidebar;
* The toolbars.
2. Making a Site Connection 19:26
* Using a site connection key;
* Preparing to connect;
* Understanding connection methods;
* Using the Connection Wizard;
*Connecting to MobileMe;
* Using the My Connections window.
3. Creating and Editing Web Pages 01:04:37
* Browsing and bookmarking sites;
* Creating new pages;
* Using starter pages;
* Building pages from Dreamweaver templates;
* Copying an existing page;
* Editing an existing page on your website;
* Editing a local page;
* Setting page properties;
* Setting keywords and descriptions;
*Working offline;
* Manually saving page drafts;
* Editing web pages in an external application;
* Previewing pages in an external browser;
* Adding a PayPal button;
* Adding a Google search field.
4. Publishing Pages 19:46
* Sending pages for review by email;
* Sending pages to other Contribute users for review;
*Reviewing other people's draft pages 3;
* Sending pages for other Contribute users to edit;
* Editing other people's draft pages;
* Using the Draft Console;
* Rolling back to previous page versions.
5. Working with Text 33:30
* Inserting and editing text;
* Using HTML styles;
* Using CSS styles;
* Inserting automatic dates;
* Inserting special characters;
* Find and Replace;
* Spell-checking.
6. Working with Images and Multimedia Files 30:18
* Inserting images from your computer or website;
* Inserting images from shared assets;
* Adjusting image properties;
* Editing images;
* Editing images in external applications;
* Adding Flash content;
* Inserting movie files;
* Inserting images from Bridge.
7. Working with Links 25:10
* Linking to draft pages;
* Creating new pages from links;
* Linking to web addresses;
* Creating email links;
* Linking to local files;
* Adding page anchors;
* Editing and removing links.
8. Working with Tables 28:42
* Creating a new table;
* Selecting table elements;
* Resizing table elements;
* Adding and deleting table elements;
* Merging and splitting cells;
* Setting table alignment;
* Setting cell properties;
* Formatting tables;
* Sorting table contents.
9. Working with External Documents 19:09
* About external documents;
* Importing Word or Excel files (Windows);
* Importing Word or Excel files (Mac);
* Inserting PDFs;
*The Firefox plug-in.
10. Using Contribute for Blogging 11:24
* About blogs;
* Connecting to your blogging site;
* Editing your blog.
11. Administering Your Site 30:58
* Making your site Contribute-friendly;
* Becoming a site administrator;
* Removing administration from a website;
* Enabling rollbacks;
* Assigning settings for new pages;
* Creating, modifying, and deleting user roles;
* Assigning permissions for user roles;
* Sharing site connections.
Conclusion
Goodbye
The Course Contains:
Welcome 05:25
Welcome
The Contribute workflow
1. The Interface 09:23
* The Document window;
* The sidebar;
* The toolbars.
2. Making a Site Connection 19:26
* Using a site connection key;
* Preparing to connect;
* Understanding connection methods;
* Using the Connection Wizard;
*Connecting to MobileMe;
* Using the My Connections window.
3. Creating and Editing Web Pages 01:04:37
* Browsing and bookmarking sites;
* Creating new pages;
* Using starter pages;
* Building pages from Dreamweaver templates;
* Copying an existing page;
* Editing an existing page on your website;
* Editing a local page;
* Setting page properties;
* Setting keywords and descriptions;
*Working offline;
* Manually saving page drafts;
* Editing web pages in an external application;
* Previewing pages in an external browser;
* Adding a PayPal button;
* Adding a Google search field.
4. Publishing Pages 19:46
* Sending pages for review by email;
* Sending pages to other Contribute users for review;
*Reviewing other people's draft pages 3;
* Sending pages for other Contribute users to edit;
* Editing other people's draft pages;
* Using the Draft Console;
* Rolling back to previous page versions.
5. Working with Text 33:30
* Inserting and editing text;
* Using HTML styles;
* Using CSS styles;
* Inserting automatic dates;
* Inserting special characters;
* Find and Replace;
* Spell-checking.
6. Working with Images and Multimedia Files 30:18
* Inserting images from your computer or website;
* Inserting images from shared assets;
* Adjusting image properties;
* Editing images;
* Editing images in external applications;
* Adding Flash content;
* Inserting movie files;
* Inserting images from Bridge.
7. Working with Links 25:10
* Linking to draft pages;
* Creating new pages from links;
* Linking to web addresses;
* Creating email links;
* Linking to local files;
* Adding page anchors;
* Editing and removing links.
8. Working with Tables 28:42
* Creating a new table;
* Selecting table elements;
* Resizing table elements;
* Adding and deleting table elements;
* Merging and splitting cells;
* Setting table alignment;
* Setting cell properties;
* Formatting tables;
* Sorting table contents.
9. Working with External Documents 19:09
* About external documents;
* Importing Word or Excel files (Windows);
* Importing Word or Excel files (Mac);
* Inserting PDFs;
*The Firefox plug-in.
10. Using Contribute for Blogging 11:24
* About blogs;
* Connecting to your blogging site;
* Editing your blog.
11. Administering Your Site 30:58
* Making your site Contribute-friendly;
* Becoming a site administrator;
* Removing administration from a website;
* Enabling rollbacks;
* Assigning settings for new pages;
* Creating, modifying, and deleting user roles;
* Assigning permissions for user roles;
* Sharing site connections.
Conclusion
Goodbye