A full written guide with screenshots is coming soon!
CommuniBee caters to a variety of content needs with specialized templates for events, products, donations, sponsors, and news posts. If you’re aiming to craft a custom page—a static page that doesn’t conform to these predefined templates—CommuniBee offers the flexibility to create from scratch.
To add new pages, navigate through your dashboard to the Content tab found on the side menu. This action takes you to the Pages tab, where existing pages, including those from any chosen template during your community’s initial setup, are displayed. Here is where you have the capability to add, edit, or delete pages to suit your needs.
To create a new page, click Add Page.
Every new page will require the same general information, which will also be included on the Feature Card.
As you fill in the details above, a Sample Preview dynamically updates to give you a sneak peek of how your page will appear once shared. This is an example of what a Feature Card looks like.
This section is all about the design of the hero section for your page. You can upload images or link to a video to feature on this page. Depending on the media type and positioning, you can control how visitors will first encounter your page:
Add any text content you wish to display on the page using the HTML editor. If left blank, we present the Short Description that was entered on the General tab. If you selected to use Custom Blocks Only from the Media tab, you can ignore this tab as you will be using page blocks from the Layout tab to add your content.
In the Layout section, you have the opportunity to further shape your page. If you’ve chosen to use ‘Custom Blocks Only,’ this is where you begin to populate your page with Page Blocks that will showcase your content. If you’ve already provided media or text, you can review it here. You might decide to keep the layout as it is, or you might add more Page Blocks to enhance it.
To insert new Page Blocks, click on “Choose Another Template or Block to Add” or use the (+) icon next to an existing block. In the same area, you can edit or replicate the block, or you may delete it by selecting the trash can icon. To rearrange a block, use your mouse to left click and hold, then drag the block above or below another block. Let go of left click to set the block in place.
Individual Blocks
This is where the flexibility of CommuniBee shines. Combine different page blocks to customize your page to your needs. You can add a variety of elements such as banner images, HTML text areas, or links to internal community items like individual products or events. The composition of these blocks on your page depends on what you want to achieve—be it a text-rich page or one that focuses on visuals and promoting community offerings. Stay tuned for more block types as we expand our selection.
Whole Page Templates
For those who want to start with a structured layout, we offer a ready-made Member Portal template, ideal for communities with a focus on user engagement. This template can be set as the home page, and from there, you can tailor settings such as the number of upcoming events or news items to display, highlight featured items, and create navigational links to various community aspects like products, events, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, or specific static pages.
The Visibility tab is where you make the page visible to your guests.
Status
You have the flexibility to change the page status at any time. Additionally, you can schedule when a page goes live or set it to archive automatically at a future date and time.
Schedule a Publish Date: Enter the date and time you wish to have the page become visible to your guests. Then set the status to Live and save. Note, a static page must be linked somewhere in your CommuniBee site in order to be accessible to guests, such as to the Top Menu, or to an existing page via a side item block.
Automatically Hide: Enter a Hide After date and time and your page will be automatically archived once this date is reached. This makes it inaccessible to guests and ensures the content on your website stays up to date.
Tip: To get a comprehensive understanding of the many settings and options available, consider setting your page status to Live after you’re done with the General tab. This action unlocks the ability to click on the Preview tab just below the Visibility tab. Additionally, an Overview tab will appear which includes a View option. Both of these options will allow you to see your page as it would appear to your website visitors. Continuously reviewing your page from a guest perspective whenever you make a change is the simplest and most effective way to ensure your page looks just right!
