This Sitecore User Guide provides information about general use of the platform to create and manage website content, from page creation to adding content, previewing and publishing. It also includes guidance on working with different modes and advanced features (such as forms).
The Sitecore Component Guide provides specific documentation for how to use each component and variant within Sitecore. Components are typically added to pages in Page Builder.
Explore the basics of using Sitecore, including how to log in, navigate the environments and tools, and the different types of fields required to build content.
Content authors can use Page Builder to create and edit webpages within a website. Most users will predominantly work with this tool.
Editor Mode in Page Builder enables users to work on webpages using a predominantly visual interface, with What You See is What You Get, or WYSIWYG, editing and full layouts.
Content Mode in Page Builder isolates content to the data fields, allowing users to edit data and settings for pages without a visual layout.
Analyze Mode in Page Builder enables users to view Sitecore insights and analytics for sites and pages. It is not a Google Analytics replacement.
Content Editor allows users to work with content independent of how it is presented on a website. Editing is done in data field templates.
Sitecore Design Studio is a tool used to create and test components and design and edit forms for use within Sitecore.
Users can add a page to a website using Page Builder or Content Editor. Users can then add components and content to the page.
Item names control page URLs. Page titles control what visitors see. Display names control what system users see.
Pages are built using one of several page layouts. Each layout has a different intended use, structure and capabilities.
Components are the building blocks of pages. Available components vary depending on page type and layout.
Sitecore sites can host files, such as PDFs. Content authors are responsible for ensuring accessibility within documents.
Sitecore sites make use of assets, such as photos and videos. Learn how to upload, use and manage these assets.
Learn the proper way to add external, internal and anchor links to page components to provide a quality experience for audiences.
When page pathways change, redirects help visitors find the moved page if they’re coming from a bookmarked or printed link or a QR code.
Sitecore supports special characters. Learn tricks and keyboard shortcuts for adding them to content.
Swapping out assets and files requires several steps and republishing impacted pages.
Explore the Sitecore forms functionality and learn best practices for using forms on websites.
Explore how to create, manage, activate and embed forms in a SitecoreAI website.
Learn about the data template and setting options for the various available form fields.
Deleting a page may require specific steps, depending on the type of content.
Users can add settings to a page to prevent it from accidentally publishing.
Users can hide or remove a page from a live site without fully deleting the page.
See the Troubleshooting guide for resources and fixes for common Sitecore issues. This is a good first step in solving any issue a user is experiencing.
Users requiring technical support can submit a request ticket. Please include the site name, username and issue details.