1. Go to Website
Open the Website tile from your home dashboard or All Apps. This opens the website builder where you can design and manage your entire site.
2. Add Pages
Start by creating the pages you need. Common pages for photographers include:
- Home with a hero image and introduction
- Portfolio showcasing your best work
- About telling your story
- Contact with a booking or inquiry form
- Blog for sharing sessions and tips
Click Add Page and give each page a title. creavio generates a URL slug automatically.
3. Edit Sections
Each page is made up of sections. Use the visual editor to add, rearrange, and customize sections. Choose from 15 section types including hero banners, image grids, text blocks, testimonials, and more. Each section has its own styling controls for padding, background color, text color, and full-width toggle.
4. Set Navigation
Organize your site's navigation menu by dragging pages into the order you want. Choose which pages appear in the main menu and which are accessible only through direct links.
5. Customize Your Theme
Open the Theme panel to set your site-wide colors, fonts, and layout preferences. These apply across all pages for a consistent look. You can override individual section styles when you need something specific.
6. Connect a Custom Domain
Under Website > Domains, add your own domain name for a professional URL. See our domain setup guide for DNS instructions.
7. Publish
When everything looks right, click Publish. Your site goes live instantly. You can continue editing and republish at any time.
Tips
- Use drag-and-drop to reorder sections on any page.
- The visual editor shows a live preview so you see exactly what visitors will see.
- Every page includes SEO settings for title, description, and social sharing images.