Video Tutorials Curriculum
The RapidWeaver video tutorials made available to members are listed here. The video library will remain dynamic as new tutorials are published frequently.Free RapidWeaver Video Tutorials
Free RapidWeaver screencasts can be found throughout this curriculum listing. Look for the blue links!
Section 101:
RapidWeaver Tutorials
The following tutorials are to be viewed in order, beginning with Lesson 1. Note that RapidWeaver 4.0 (and above) is available as an upgrade from version 3.6 for Leopard users only. The RapidWeaver 4.0 tutorials cover the changes presented in this upgrade. The primary focus for these new 4.0 tutorials is the updated interface, as most of the functionality is the same as in version 3.6. If you are new to RapidWeaver and using version 4.0, begin with Lesson 1 in the 4.0 section, and then view the tutorials in the 3.6 section, beginning with Lesson 2.
RapidWeaver 3.6
Lesson 1: The
Basics
Approx. 50
minutes
Introduction
to RapidWeaver
Adding Pages
The Theme Drawer
Site Setup
Page Inspector
The RapidWeaver Menu
Saving
Previewing in Browser
Exporting/Publishing
Lesson 2: Page
Types
Approx. 115
minutes
Blog
Contact Form
File Sharing
HTML Code
iFrame
Movie Album
Offsite Page
Photo Album
QuickTime
Styled Text
Lesson 3: Theme
Variations
Approx. 38
minutes
Working
with Variations
Using the Color Picker
Custom Styles
Master Styles
Lesson 4: Editing
Content
Approx. 36
minutes
Adding Text
and Images
Formatting Images with HTML
Images and the Media Inspector
Formatting Text Style
Formatting Text with HTML
Linking Content
Lesson 5: Building
a Website
Approx. 117
minutes
Preparation
Choosing a Theme
Setting Theme Variations
Choosing Page Types
File and Folder Structure
Setting Meta Tags
Adding a Logo and Favicon
Content Layout
Utilizing the Sidebar
Exporting
Publishing
Lesson 6: Other
Features
Approx. 30
minutes
Custom Page
Header Options
Page Assets
Snippets
HTML Coding
Lesson 7: Modifying
Themes
Approx. 61
minutes
Duplicating
a Theme
Theme File Structure
Adding a Custom Header
Index.html
CSS Modifications
RapidWeaver 4.0
Lesson 1: The
Basics
Approx. 71
minutes
Introduction
to RapidWeaver
Adding Pages
The Theme Drawer
Site Setup
Page Inspector
The RapidWeaver Menu
Customizing the Toolbar
Saving
Previewing in Browser
Exporting/Publishing
Lesson 2: 4.0
Features
Approx. 28
minutes
Blog
Google Analytics
Add Link Panel
Tagging Themes
Bonus Material: A Focus on Themes
Choosing a Theme
Approx. 46 minutes
Common QuestionsResearching Themes
Important Theme Features
Advanced Theme Features
Closing Thoughts
BlocksBox
Approx. 43 minutes
Create your own theme!BlocksBox Variations, Part 1
BlocksBox Variations, Part 2
General Info and Tips
Creating a Website
ExtraContent
Approx. 77 minutes
Even more flexibility is available to themes with the ExtraContent feature!The Gotem Theme from seyDesign
The PlayMore Theme from seyDesign
The Havnit Theme from seyDesign
The Factory Theme from Elixir Graphics
The Lime Theme from Elixir Graphics
The Flame Theme from Elixir Graphics
Section 201:
3rd-Party Software
Tutorials
This section covers 3rd-party plugins and themes, which extend the capabilities of RapidWeaver.
3rd-Party Plugins
Approx. 12 minutes
Introduction to PluginsInstalling/Upgrading Plugins
Loghound Plugins
RapidBlog
Approx. 26 minutes
RapidBlog OverviewRapidBlog Settings
FaqMaker
Approx. 12 minutes
Creating an FAQ
PlusKit
Approx. 53 minutes
Adding the Lightbox EffectAdding the Fancy Zoom Effect
Using the Backups Feature
Importing Pages
Importing a Google Table
Importing a Google Form
Importing a Google Document
Editing Google Documents
Sitemap
Approx. 40 minutes
OverviewPage Inspector Settings
Creating a Sitemap
Submitting to Google
Submitting to Yahoo!
yabdab Plugins
PayLoom
Approx. 30 minutes
Setting Up ProductsThe PayLoom Inspector
Using PayLoom in a Project
PayLoom 2
Approx. 25 minutes
Setting Up ProductsPage Inspector Settings
FormLoom
Approx. 39 minutes
Creating Fields for Your FormPlugin Features and Settings
Styling Your Form with CSS
TabLoom
Approx. 22 minutes
Creating a TabLoom PageUsing Custom Themes
Importing Pages into TabLoom
GoogaLoom
Approx. 24 minutes
Setting Up ProductsThe GoogaLoom Inspector
omnidea Plugins
RapidCart
Approx. 11 minutes
Creating a RapidCart
RapidCart 2
Approx. 30 minutes
Introduction to RapidCart 2Setting Up Products
Configuration & Customization
YourHead Plugins
Blocks
Approx. 107 minutes
Introduction to BlocksThe Block Inspector - Part 1
The Block Inspector - Part 2
The Text Block
The Image Text Block
The HTML Block
The Page Block
Using a Master Page
Using the Blocks Library
Using Smart Blocks
Stacks
Approx. 91 minutes
Introduction to StacksFormatting Stacks
Formatting Images
Stacks vs. Blocks
The ExtraContent Stack
Miscellaneous Info
Table Stacks
The FlowBox Stack
Embedding Video (3 Parts)
Part 1: Setup
Part 2: Building
Part 3: Embed Video
Accordion
Approx. 24 minutes
Accordion OverviewCreating an Accordion
Carousel
Approx. 42 minutes
Introduction to CarouselOverview of Carousel Settings
Creating a Carousel
Creating a Carousel Style
Collage 2
Approx. 25 minutes
Collage 2 OverviewPhoto Gallery with Lightbox
Linking Images to Pages
SymfoniP Plugins
symMedia5
Approx. 15 minutes
Using symMedia5
symTune Image Slider
Approx. 10 minutes
Using symTune Image Slider
Miscellaneous Plugins
weaverPix
Approx. 28 minutes
Introduction and SetupAdvanced Settings
Customizing a Slideshow
EasyTube Gallery
Approx. 12 minutes
EasyTube Gallery Plugin
RWmultitool
Approx. 27 minutes
Using RWmultitool LiteUsing RWmultitool (Full Version)
RapidWeaver
Classroom
uses Bluehost and
highly recommends
it!
We also use
ScreenFlow
for our
screencasting.
Section 202:
Stacks Add-Ons
This section covers 3rd-party stacks, which expand the capabilities of the Stacks plugin.
ElStacko Stacks
Approx. 44 minutes
El Book-oEl CallBox-o
Exposer
Sidewinder
DooBox Stacks
Approx. 30 minutes
Doo-Corners StackDoo-Columns Stack
Doo-Code Stack
Doo-Daily Stack
Doo-Spin Stack
Joe Workman Stacks
Approx. 65 minutes
13 Video StacksLightbox Stack
Translate Stack
Curtain Call Stack
MovingBox Stack
Link & Anchor Stacks
Speech Bubbles Stack
CosCulture Stacks
Approx. 21 minutes
DragZoneImage Roundabout
Notifications
Section 301:
Continuing Education
This section includes tips & tricks, how-to's, and addresses use of some 3rd-party applications. Some lessons are more advanced and may involve modification of CSS and HTML.
Complete Design Demonstration 1
Learn how to utilize RapidWeaver and many of its plugins to build an entire website from start to finish. This series demonstrates how many pages of the RapidWeaver Classroom website were built.
Approx. 115 minutes
Starting the ProjectCreating the Home Page
Completing the Home Page
Creating the Curriculum Page
Creating the Members' Page
Creating the Learn More Page
Working with Tables
Approx. 29 minutes
Creating Tables with SnippetsEmbedding Tables with PlusKit
Creating Tables with RW 4.0
Working with an FTP Application
Approx. 19 minutes
Publishing with FTPManaging Assets with FTP
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Approx. 48 minutes
Building ContentInternal Linking
Browser Titles and Filenames
Meta and Alt Tags
Blogging
Miscellaneous Tips
Techniques to Avoid
How to...
Approx. 100 minutes
Customize a HeaderCreate a Sign-up Form
Accept Payment or Donations
Accept Registration and Payment
Create Anchors
Split a RapidWeaver Website
Javascript Boxes
a.k.a. Greybox,
Shadowbox, Mediabox
Approx. 29
minutes
Greybox with
Video | Get Snippets
Shadowbox with Video | Get Shadowbox & Snippets
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