Content
The Content area within StarChapter is the place to make changes to your StarChapter front-end. This feature-rich section allows for easy customization of important content.
Page Manager
This section provides a centralized area to control and modify page content. The Page Manager area is where you add content sections, update navigation, setup forms and configure your sitemap.
Page Content
Some content is static, and can be edited directly within Page Content. Other content is dynamic, which means you would access the content in other areas. Tip: Dynamic content sections have PHP code including "$$" or brackets around the words "Dynamic Content." The name of the content section will indicate where content is pulling from.
Navigation Manager
This allows users to setup navigation menus throught the entire website and to easily organize web pages for front-end display. The Main Nav section controls the primary navigation above the home page slider. The other navigation sections control header, footer, and interior page navigation.
Form Builder
Customize forms and setup new forms via Form Builder. Form types include membership, non-member, classified, sponsor and advertiser and general forms.
Site Map
Ad Manager
Use the Ad Manager for job postings and sponsorship setup.
Classifieds
The Classifieds area provides an opportunity for members and non-members to post relevant job listings and sale ads. Many chapters find this section to be an excellent revenue generator and communication tool.
Sponsors & Advertisers
Generating partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders is another way to generate interest and to promote the chapter. Setup sponsorship logos in this area for display on the front-end, and manage any categories for different sponsorships.
Settings
Community
The Community section allows admin users to generate dynamic content via blogs, announcements, newsletters, articles, and forums. This area provides dynamic content sections that pull material directly from the Communications section.
Newsletter
StarChapter's newsletter section allows users to generate content for the web and email. Visitors can also print the newsletter directly from the browser.
Articles
Create a repository of industry related content including white papers, industry articles and news media. Organize the articles and create a resource guide for your industry.
Calendar
Blog
Maintaining an active blog requires dedicating a resource to update content on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Forum
This section is ideal for chapters that want to setup communication tools between members and non-members. It is easy to assign moderators and add categories for Forum topics.
Announcements
Utilize this section for public announcements about chapter accolades and other updates. Also setup messages that only members can access after logging in via the /members.php page.
Settings
Media Manager
Admin Users can store key documents, videos, and photos via the Media Manager.
Documents
Store Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents in this section. StarChapter generates a unique URL for every document upload. Use this unique URL to embed documents onto web pages and emails.
Photo Gallery
The gallery types include slider, meetings and general. The Slider links images to the Photo Gallery. Use the meeting and the general gallery types to store important chapter images.
