Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know HTML to make my site?
No. Our software includes a content editor with interface similar to Microsoft Word.  HTML knowledge is not required for any aspect of this site.  If however you want to use HTML tags you can simply click the HTML button in the editor to view and edit the HTML tags directly.

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What is a "Post"?
A "post" is simply a dated entry to the main page of your site.  Posts are used to present information that is time sensitive or changes frequently.  Examples of this dynamic content would be site announcements, current homework assigments, etc. As a new posts are added, other posts are moved down the main page and then eventually added to the site archives.

What is a "Page"?
A "page" is any page in addition to the main page.  Pages are used to present information that is timeless or rarely changes. Examples of this static content would be a course content page, or a contact me page.

What is a "Draft"?
The draft post status is for posts which are saved, but as yet unpublished (clicking "save" instead of "publish" when creating a new post). A draft post can only be edited through the Administration Panel.  Click the title of the draft you want to edit at the top of the page under Admin -> Manage Content -> Add Post or Admin -> Manage Content -> Manage Posts. 

What is a category?
Each post in eQuillPress is filed under a category. Thoughtful categorization allows posts to be grouped with others of similar content and aids in the navigation of a site. Please note, the post category should not be confused with the Link Categories used to classify and manage Links.

What is content?
Content consists of text, images, or other information shared in posts. This is separate from the structural design of a web site, which provides a framework into which the content is inserted, and the presentation of a site, which involves graphic design. A Content Management System changes and updates content, rather than the structural or graphic design of a web site.

What is a Content Management System?
A Content Management System, or CMS, is software for facilitating the maintenance of content, but not design, on a web site. The eQuillPress software tool is an example of a Content Management System. 

What is a theme?
A theme is a collection of files that work together to produce a unique user interface with an underlying unifying design for a CMS. A theme modifies the way a web sit looks while the CMS controls how it operates.  You can select from several different themes that work with eQuillPress to give your web site the appearance you desire.  Select your theme under Admin -> Appearance.

Can I add a Power Point to a page on my web site?
Yes.  You can attach most common file types to a page on your site for downloading.  Some of these file types can be opened in your visitor's web browser without any additional software.

How many pages can my site have? 
There are no limits placed on the number of pages your site uses (some companys charge by the page).  We recommend that use pages for info that rarely changes such as a "course content" page.  While using posts for short lived info like a homework assignment.  Posts are automaticially kept in chronological order with the older posts being moved down the main page of you web site.  Old posts will eventually move off the main page to the archives (all without any effort for you the web site creator).  Posts can be searched both by keywords (using the search box) and by browsing through the archives by catagory and date.  This allows you to find what you want even if you have hundreds of posts on your web site.

Who pays for the site? The teacher or the school?
Either the teacher or the school can pay for a Teacher Solutions web site.  Most of our clients are individual teachers, but volume discounts are available to schools wanting to sign up several teachers at once.

What is GMT?
GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time, is the time zone from which all other time zones are measured. Local times around the globe are calculated according to their offset from the time in Greenwich, England.  You will set your local time by entering the offset under Admin -> Options -> General Options

What is FTP?
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is rather predictably, a client-server protocol for transferring files. It is one way to download files, and the most common way to upload files to a server. An FTP client is a program which can download files from, or upload files to, an FTP server. You may use an FTP client to upload your files to your web space.

Can I use Google Calendar with my site?
Yes. You can use Google calendar with your site if you prefer it to the included eQuillPress calendar.

More FAQ coming soon…

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