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Hello Doug,WebsiteBuilder website are secured automatically but any Sitebuilder plus site do need to manually be set to to show secured with the instructions in this article. https://community.homestead.com/homestead/topics/can-i-secure-my-homestead-
Account: Create a New Site
Homestead has a couple different builders that have been used over the years. There was the original Sitebuilder Desktop. That program is limited in it's use, since it is an older program that is less compatible with modern systems. There is Sitebuilder Plus. This is the online version of the Sitebu
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Correct, WebsiteBuilder sites are automatically secured. After attaching your domain to the new site, if it does not show secured use the instructions here or reach out and I can make sure it is provisioned.
Account: Create a New Site
Homestead has a couple different builders that have been used over the years. There was the original Sitebuilder Desktop. That program is limited in it's use, since it is an older program that is less compatible with modern systems. There is Sitebuilder Plus. This is the online version of the Sitebu
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Hello, Website Builder doesn't have a blank template. If you want to create your own format, you will need to choose a template first. At that point, you can delete any content you don't want to use.
Account: Create a New Site
Homestead has a couple different builders that have been used over the years. There was the original Sitebuilder Desktop. That program is limited in it's use, since it is an older program that is less compatible with modern systems. There is Sitebuilder Plus. This is the online version of the Sitebu
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We need to create new posts for new issues. Please reference the new conversation here: Variants in WB store
Account: Create a New Site
Homestead has a couple different builders that have been used over the years. There was the original Sitebuilder Desktop. That program is limited in it's use, since it is an older program that is less compatible with modern systems. There is Sitebuilder Plus. This is the online version of the Sitebu
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The way we would currently be able to set it up would be to have the .net on the WebsiteBuilder site, and to direct traffic from the .com to the .net. So, the site would be secure, but it will show the main domain, the .com, regardless of which domai
WebsiteBuilder: Auto-SSL for Pointed Domains
If your domain is pointed to Homestead (not registered through Homestead), then you will need to activate the SSL we provide. To do this: Click on the Domains tab If it is pointed correctly, you will see "Activate SSL" to the left of your domain options. Click that link. This will bring you to a pag
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Hello Starla, The SSL typically is automatic, but sometimes it does require a small change on our end to get it working. I have made this change for your domain and the site will show as secure within 24 hours.
WebsiteBuilder: Auto-SSL for Pointed Domains
If your domain is pointed to Homestead (not registered through Homestead), then you will need to activate the SSL we provide. To do this: Click on the Domains tab If it is pointed correctly, you will see "Activate SSL" to the left of your domain options. Click that link. This will bring you to a pag
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Hello Zachary, Blogs will need to be written, posted and published from within the Homestead account. The blog comments are managed using Facebook and she can reply from there.
WebsiteBuilder: Add & Edit Blog Posts
Since blogging is one of those many ways you can reach out to your people and be where they are, you may want to become familiar with all the ways to manage your posts. If you're not familiar with a how to add a blog, click here. In this article, we will discuss the basics of "How to Manage your Blo
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Website Builder is our newest builder that any new websites will be built on. I can see that you haven't created a new site since we launched the new builder about 2 years ago.
Why Do I Need SSL on My Website?
Note: This topic is for Homestead WebsiteBuilder sites only. If you have a Homestead Sitebuilder Plus site, please reference our topic on securing your Sitebuilder Plus site. What is SSL? Secure Socket Layer(SSL) is a standard protocol for the encryption of data between a web server(your si
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Hello, You can't duplicate the site as a whole, but you can create a new site and recreate your current site with whatever changes you want to make, then switch your domain to the new site once you're done.
Duplicate website for editing
Is it possible to duplicate my website for editing while the current website remains published? I need to do major work on my site to make it "mobile friendly" but I don't want to take down the current site for that long. Is it possible to duplicate the site, do all the editing and upgrades on the u
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You get the tools to build a website, and you have an allowance of one site with your package, but it does not include design. If you would like to speak with a designer to discuss the cost of their service, I can definitely have someone give you a
20 Commonly Asked Questions About Website Building
If you’re about to get started building your first website or even rebuilding your existing site, congratulations! Though the process might seem overwhelming, using our WebsiteBuilder program, even beginners can create an attractive and professional-looking website. As you get to work on your site,
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Hello Julie,Remove the link on the submit button, this will attempt to compose a new email to the linked address. After removing the link, select the entire form and click more>advanced> settings. You can update the form email here.
WebsiteBuilder: Contact Forms
Forms are a great way for visitors to provide specific information to you via an email. First click on the Elements tab on the left, then in the Contact section, click on Contact form. Position the form in the desired spot on the page and click your left mouse button. This will drop the form onto th
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Oh, I see. You can upload a PDF but we cannot control how it prints. That would depend on the PDF that is uploaded and the individuals print settings.
WebsiteBuilder: Contact Forms
Forms are a great way for visitors to provide specific information to you via an email. First click on the Elements tab on the left, then in the Contact section, click on Contact form. Position the form in the desired spot on the page and click your left mouse button. This will drop the form onto th
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Hi there, No the site would have to be published for the sitemap to be available.
WebsiteBuilder: Sitemap
Homestead Websitebuilder creates and publishes the sitemap.xml file automatically for you. There is no longer a need to generate it and upload to the site. You can view your sitemap by going to http://www.yourdomain/sitemap.xml
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Site Spotlight - masterscomfortcooling.com
https://masterscomfortcooling.com/ Can you provide a description of your business? We are an HVAC company which installs and services air conditioning and heating units on residential and commercial properties in and around the Houston area . How did you get started in this business? My brother has
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The Homesteader
How to Understand Inbound and Outbound Link Building
If you have ever discussed SEO or read about it you will know that link building is super important. It’s the process of encouraging other websites to link to pages on your website. But why is it important and how do you do it? To understand link building, try thinking like a search engine. Imagine
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Marketing
3 Reasons Why Video Is More Effective than Text
Text and Information is very important for your website, but in many situations, delivering the content via video is more effective. Here's why: Attention-Grabbing and Engaging: Simply put, videos are eye-catching. They move, they often times have audio, and are typically colorful presentations. Peo
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Hi, Adding a blog to your business's website is a great way to encourage customer loyalty and supplement your visibility to search engines. You can configure your blog to appear the way you want it to. For example, you can decide how many posts show
Sitebuilder Plus: Add A Blog
Adding a blog to your business's website is a great way to encourage customer loyalty and supplement your visibility to search engines. You can configure your blog to appear the way you want it to. For example, you can decide how many posts show up on your blog or how big the font size on your blog
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Hello tdjconsultants6042,If you would like assistance setting up Cloudflare, you can call into support at 1800-710-1998 to get walked through the process or you can rebuild the site using WebsiteBuilder.
The Importance Of Securing Your Website
A cyber attack happens every 40 seconds. Of those attacks, 43% target small businesses. To protect your website from this type of malicious hack, you should take one important precaution: Secure Your Site. In the past, SSLs have only been deemed necessary for eCommerce websites or sites that request
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Hello,Since you have already went through some of the process to set up the cloud flare SSL I would recommend use it , just make sure last steps are complete. I see you have already changed your name serves so start at step 12 in this article to comp
The Importance Of Securing Your Website
A cyber attack happens every 40 seconds. Of those attacks, 43% target small businesses. To protect your website from this type of malicious hack, you should take one important precaution: Secure Your Site. In the past, SSLs have only been deemed necessary for eCommerce websites or sites that request
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Hello Brian, The site on your account is built in sitebuilder plus, to add a SSL to your site you can follow these steps https://community.homestead.com/homestead/topics/can-i-secure-my-homestead-website-with-https.
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Why Do I Need SSL on My Website?
Note: This topic is for Homestead WebsiteBuilder sites only. If you have a Homestead Sitebuilder Plus site, please reference our topic on securing your Sitebuilder Plus site. What is SSL? Secure Socket Layer(SSL) is a standard protocol for the encryption of data between a web server(your si
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