The Example Site that you are given as part of your download is much more than just a webpage ready to be edited. We figure that you have already experienced what Content Management feels like as a user. The Example gives you some immediate experience of manipulating Components, and working with Layout Elements; seeing how a neatComponents site is constructed and generally getting into the nC mindset. It's all straightforward, step-by-step stuff, and it will give you an excellent introduction to Working with neatComponents. Here you will find out how to ... 
- Create your first site
- Login to your site to edit it,
- Change the appearance of the site,
- Add, and move pages around the site,
- Modify the content on the pages,
- Get started with data handling - forms, queries, and emails.
What's next? You simply start following this short Tutorial - the first few steps are fully detailed, but as you work through we increase the pace - so you don't get bored. Oh, ... notice the floating Toolbox in the lower left corner of the window when you are logged in - it's the key to working with nC. Mouse-over to display its menu. You'll need to set aside about half an hour or so for this first Tutorial. Sorry about that - but think of it as the first half hour of the rest of your life. Yes, it really is that good. Let's create your first site ... More information
This online documentation also contains detailed information for more complex uses: Form construction, Data manipulation,Creating your own e-commerce sites, Reselling sites (including setting up automatic billing), Search engine optimisation, ... and much more. You will find detailed information, tutorials and configuration advice elsewhere in 'The Guide'. |