This document introduces the free website building platform Weebly and outlines the simple steps to create a basic website using Weebly templates without any technical experience. It explains that users do not need special software, hosting, or permissions, and that the process involves choosing a template, adding content, and publishing the site. Benefits for teachers and students are highlighted such as sharing syllabi, student work, videos, and maintaining communication with parents.

1. with Weebly.com

2. You are probably thinking…
What hoop do I have to
jump through to create
my own site?
Is it expensive?
Is it time consuming?
Do I have to be tech
savvy?
Will it benefit me and
my students?

4. You DON’T need.:
 Software to create your site
 A web host for your domain name
 File transfer host
 Special permissions
 Advertising to stay active

5. Start Simple
1. Choose a webpage template
designed by Weebly.
2. Add the basic elements to start.
3. Update and add new content
throughout the year.
4. Edit when it is convenient for you
without permission!!

6. Weeby for Teachers & Students
Teachers
 Upload your Syllabus
 Post Exemplary Art Work
 Links to Scholastic Arts or
Museums
 Upload your PowerPoint's
 Embed instructional videos
 A web site is another form of
contact with parents.
Students/Parents
 Upload student work
 Students can post questions or
comments about school work.
 Students and Parents like
Weebly because it is as easy as
Facebook
 Parents can stay updated on
everything going on in class and
they wont need to call you or
email you.

7. Website Examples
What do Teachers put in
Their Web Sites?
 Animations, Avatars
 Class Schedule & Calendar
 Google Maps
 Videos and Photos
 Podcasts & Web Quests
 PowerPoint Presentations
 Homework Documents
 Links to Web Sites
 Blogs
Owl Lab
Mrs. Greene’s ELA Page
Ms. Dainty’s Computer Lab
Bowmatics
History of Martin Luther
King
Mrs. Coach Lyon’s P.E Site
Liberty’s 5th Grade Team Site

9. Go to
www.weebly.com
and sign up for free.
You will be asked to
create a username,
password, and
provide an e-mail
address.

10. You will be prompted to choose the focus for
your site. For the purposes of this class, I
chose the site option since we are learning to
create class websites.
Click on skip this step Click Create a Website

11. You will now be prompted to choose a theme
for your website. Be careful though, you could
spend hours at this!

12. Now to choose a domain name. This will be the URL that
people will type in to get to your site so choose wisely. Also,
choose the Subdomain option for a great FREE site. The only
difference is it will have weebly after the domain you choose.
(ex. http://bowmatics.weebly.com)

13. You may want to
watch the welcome
and introduction
video.
OR click on the Plan
my site button to
help become more
familiar with things.

14. Now it is time to begin your design! Click any
of the titles already on your page in order to
customize the text.

15. The tool bar on the left of your screen will be
what you use to add new items to your page.
Simply drag
and drop what
you would like
to add.
Then drop it
onto the
empty space.

16. You can add
new pages or
edit the
current pages
by clicking the
PAGES tab at
the top of the
screen.
Along the top of your
page, you will find
your navigation bar.

17. Once you are in the
PAGES tab, you can
add a new page here.
You can edit
the name of
the page by
clicking on the
page you
want to edit
and then
changing it in
the Page
Name bar.
Make sure to
hit Save & Edit
when finished.

18. After you click save & edit you will
be directed to the page you chose.
You can see
here where
the name in
the navigation
bar is now Site
Home.

19. On the PAGES tab, if you choose the Add button, you will
be prompted to choose the type of page you want to add.
Notice even if
you chose for
your site to be
a standard
website, you
are able to
add blog
pages and
store pages as
well.

20. Now that you have added a new page, it will show up in
your pages list on the left of your screen.
As you type the name for your new
page, it will appear in the list.

21. Click save & edit to go to your new page and
add elements.
Notice the
new page is
now in your
navigation
bar at the top
of your site.

22. This may be the simplest part of all! Simply
click publish at the top right of your screen.

23. You will be prompted, again, to verify or pick a
domain name. Then click continue.
You will not
be prompted
to do this
each time you
publish
changes, just
the first time
you publish.

24. A couple more things to verify the first time
you publish…
You will be asked to give a
specific category for your site.
Then click continue.
Sadly you will also be asked to
verify that you are human!

25. Finally, you are published!
Be sure to
share your
site on social
networking
sites to
connect with
a larger
audience.
Click on the
domain
name to
visit your
finished
project, or
work in
progress!

27.  Weebly Beginner’s Guide
 Weebly Tips and Tricks
 Weebly Help
 Weebly for Education
Article
 Weebly on Facebook

28. Please contact me at
rbowen@bleckley.k12.ga.us
with any questions or
comments.
Thanks for joining me!