Getting Oriented in the Website Editor

The Website Editor is designed to be simple, visual, and fast. Most edits happen directly on the page, with clear controls for structure, design, and publishing.

This guide walks you through the main areas of the editor so you know exactly where everything lives before you begin.

You can access the editor in two ways:

​From the dashboard

From the left sidebar

Once inside, you will see your live site layout with editing controls.

The editor has four key areas:

The sidebar appears on the left side of your screen.

It can be expanded or minimized, allowing you to focus fully on your site while still having quick access to the rest of the platform.

The sidebar helps you navigate to:

Think of the sidebar as your control center for the entire platform, not just your website.

The top bar runs across the top of the editor and controls page-level and site-wide settings.

Use the Page dropdown to:

You can adjust global design settings using:

These changes apply across your entire site unless customized per section.

The settings icon allows you to:

The Discoverability panel shows:

This gives you insight into how your site performs online.

Click Preview to see your site exactly as visitors will see it.

You can toggle between:

This helps ensure your layout looks great on every device.

Click Publish to make your updates live.

More on publishing below.

The page canvas is the main editing area.

This is where you:

What you see on the canvas reflects your actual site layout.

Sections are the building blocks of your pages.

When you click on a section, controls appear above or within it.

Depending on the section type, you may see options like:

Each section has its own configuration options. These settings affect only that section, not the entire page.

This gives you flexibility while keeping the structure simple.

There are two main ways to view your site:

You can switch between modes at any time.

Your changes are saved automatically as you work.

When you edit text, update images, or adjust sections, you will see a small notification in the top right confirming that your changes have been saved.

This means you do not need to manually save while editing.

However, saving and publishing are different:

Even though your edits are saved automatically, they will not be visible to the public until you click Publish.

To make your updates live:

If you remember nothing else, remember this:

Now that you understand how the editor is structured, the next step is learning how pages and sections work together to build your site.

See: Understanding Pages and Sections

If you have questions about the website editor or need help understanding your options, you can always connect with our team for further assistance. We are happy to help.