Website Management

Website Management

This chapter covers how to manage the school website and public portal in the School Management System.

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Overview

The Website module provides a public-facing website for the school. Parents, prospective students, and the public can view information, news, and access the online admission portal.

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Accessing Website Management

  • Log in as Administrator
  • Navigate to WebsiteDashboard
  • View website overview
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    Pages

    Creating Pages

  • Go to PagesAdd Page
  • Enter:
  • - Title - Page name - Slug - URL (e.g., /about-us) - Content - Page body - Parent Page - If nested - Order - Menu position - Status - Published/Draft
  • Save
  • Default Pages

    Common school pages:

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Academics
    • Admissions
    • Contact
  • Facilities
  • Managing Content

    Edit existing pages:

    • Go to pages list
    • Click page to edit
    • Use rich text editor
    • Add images/files
  • Save
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    Menus

    Creating Menus

  • Go to Menus
  • Add menu:
  • - Name - Menu name - Location - Header/Footer
  • Add items:
  • - Pages - Custom links - Categories

    Managing Items

    • Reorder by drag-and-drop
    • Nest items for dropdowns
  • Enable/disable items
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    Slider/Banner

    Managing Home Banner

  • Go to Sliders
  • Add slide:
  • - Image - Title - Description - Link
    • Set order
  • Enable
  • Settings

    • Auto-play on/off
    • Slide duration
  • Navigation arrows
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    News & Events

    Adding News

  • Go to NewsAdd News
  • Enter:
  • - Title - Content - Image - Category - Date - Status
  • Save
  • Adding Events

  • Go to EventsAdd Event
  • Enter:
  • - Title - Description - Start/End Date - Location - Image
  • Save
  • Calendar View

    Display events on calendar:

    • Monthly view
    • List view
  • Filter by category
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    Gallery

    Creating Albums

  • Go to GalleryAdd Album
  • Enter:
  • - Album name - Description - Cover image
    • Add photos
  • Save
  • Managing Photos

    • Upload multiple photos
    • Add captions
    • Reorder
  • Delete
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    Settings

    General Settings

  • Go to SettingsGeneral
  • Configure:
  • - School name - Tagline - Logo - Favicon - Contact info

    Social Media

    Add social links:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • SEO Settings

    Configure for search engines:

    • Meta title
    • Meta description
  • Keywords
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    Themes

    Customizing Appearance

  • Go to Theme Settings
  • Configure:
  • - Colors - Fonts - Layout options
    • Preview changes
  • Save
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    Widgets

    Adding Widgets

    Add functional elements:

    • Contact form
    • Google Maps
    • Social feed
  • Statistics
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    User Management

    Public Portal Users

    Users who access via website:

    • Parents
    • Students
  • Prospective students
  • Registration

    Configure public registration:

    • Allow new registrations
    • Require approval
  • Email verification
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    Best Practices

  • Keep updated - Regular news and events
  • Quality images - Use good photos
  • Mobile friendly - Ensure responsive design
  • SEO - Optimize for search
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    Troubleshooting

    Problem: Page not showing

  • Solution: Check status; verify menu link
  • Problem: Cannot upload image

  • Solution: Check file size; verify format
  • Problem: Form not working

  • Solution: Check email settings
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    Related Topics

  • Online Admission - Public admission portal
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    Permissions

  • Administrator - Full access
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    Last Updated: April 2026