The complete listing of our RapidWeaver Classroom Video Tutorials Curriculum
All video tutorials included with a RapidWeaver Classroom subscription are listed here.
The content of this curriculum will change monthly as new tutorials are created for subscribers.
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Section 101
RapidWeaver 5 Tutorials
The following tutorials are for RapidWeaver 5, and are organized to be viewed in order, beginning with Lesson 1.
Still using RapidWeaver 4? Not to worry, as nearly all of these Section 101 tutorials apply to version 4 as well.
Still using RapidWeaver 4? Not to worry, as nearly all of these Section 101 tutorials apply to version 4 as well.
1: The Basics
70 minutes
Introduction to RapidWeaver
Adding Pages
The Theme Drawer
Site Setup
Page Inspector
RapidWeaver Preferences
The RapidWeaver Menu
Customizing the Toolbar
Saving
Previewing in Browser
Exporting/Publishing
Introduction to RapidWeaver
Adding Pages
The Theme Drawer
Site Setup
Page Inspector
RapidWeaver Preferences
The RapidWeaver Menu
Customizing the Toolbar
Saving
Previewing in Browser
Exporting/Publishing
2: Page Types
101 minutes
Styled Text
Blog Page
Contact Form
Photo Album
Video Formatting
QuickTime
Movie Album
File Sharing
Sitemap
Offsite Page
iFrame
HTML
Styled Text
Blog Page
Contact Form
Photo Album
Video Formatting
QuickTime
Movie Album
File Sharing
Sitemap
Offsite Page
iFrame
HTML
5: Building a Website
100 minutes
Preparation
Choosing a Theme
Setting Theme Variations
Choosing Page Types
File and Folder Structure
Setting Meta Tags
Content Layout
Utilizing the Sidebar
Adding a Logo and Favicon
Configuring Stats
Exporting
Publishing
Preparation
Choosing a Theme
Setting Theme Variations
Choosing Page Types
File and Folder Structure
Setting Meta Tags
Content Layout
Utilizing the Sidebar
Adding a Logo and Favicon
Configuring Stats
Exporting
Publishing
4: Editing Content
31 minutes
Formatting Images with HTML
Media Editor
Formatting Text Style
Formatting Text with HTML
Formatting Images with HTML
Media Editor
Formatting Text Style
Formatting Text with HTML
3: Theme Variations
27 minutes
Theme Styles
Using the Color Picker
Custom Styles
Master Styles
Theme Styles
Using the Color Picker
Custom Styles
Master Styles
6: Advanced Features
28 minutes
Resources
The Resources Macro
Snippets
Custom Page Header Options
Resources
The Resources Macro
Snippets
Custom Page Header Options
7: Modifying Themes
19 minutes
CSS Modifications
Theme File Structure
Index.html
CSS Modifications
Theme File Structure
Index.html
9: Web Hosting
20 minutes
Setting Up Web Hosting
cPanel Overview
The JavaBean Plugin
Setting Up Web Hosting
cPanel Overview
The JavaBean Plugin
8: Miscellaneous
40 minutes
Measuring Space
Resizing Images
Finding Images
HTML Email Newsletters
Measuring Space
Resizing Images
Finding Images
HTML Email Newsletters
Bonus Material: A Focus on Themes
Choosing a Theme
46 minutes
Common Questions
Researching Themes
Important Theme Features
Advanced Theme Features
Closing Thoughts
Common Questions
Researching Themes
Important Theme Features
Advanced Theme Features
Closing Thoughts
Responsive Themes
21 minutes
Introduction
Content Layout with Stacks
Responsive Theme Examples
Introduction
Content Layout with Stacks
Responsive Theme Examples
ExtraContent
34 minutes
Introduction
ExtraContent Snippets
The ExtraContent Stack
Importing with PlusKit
Introduction
ExtraContent Snippets
The ExtraContent Stack
Importing with PlusKit
FreeStack Themes: Build an entire website layout from the ground up with Stacks.
FreeStack Theme
2 hours
Introduction
Theme Styles
FreeStack Stacks - Part 1
FreeStack Stacks - Part 2
Building Menus
Using Custom Images
Creating a Website - Part 1
Creating a Website - Part 2
Blogging
Contact Forms
E-Commerce
Introduction
Theme Styles
FreeStack Stacks - Part 1
FreeStack Stacks - Part 2
Building Menus
Using Custom Images
Creating a Website - Part 1
Creating a Website - Part 2
Blogging
Contact Forms
E-Commerce
FreeStack Responsive Theme
94 minutes
Introduction
Theme Styles
FreeStack R Stacks - Part 1
FreeStack R Stacks - Part 2
Building Menus
Creating a Website Layout
Blogging
Introduction
Theme Styles
FreeStack R Stacks - Part 1
FreeStack R Stacks - Part 2
Building Menus
Creating a Website Layout
Blogging
What's New in RW 5?
The following tutorials contain information on the major updates to RapidWeaver 5.
- RapidWeaver Preferences
- Sitemap
- Theme Styles
- Configuring Stats
- Resources
Private Tutoring
If you'd like one-on-one personal training or consulting on your RapidWeaver project, I also offer a RapidWeaver Training and Consulting service.
Section 201
3rd-Party Software Tutorials
This section covers 3rd-party plugins and themes, which extend the capabilities of RapidWeaver.
3rd-Party Plugins
12 minutesIntroduction to Plugins
Installing/Upgrading Plugins
Loghound Plugins
RapidBlog
26 minutes
RapidBlog Overview
RapidBlog Settings
RapidBlog Overview
RapidBlog Settings
FaqMaker
12 minutes
Creating an FAQ
Creating an FAQ
Lockdown
26 minutes
Introduction
Creating a Lockdown Page
Publishing and Testing
Alternate Configuration
Conclusion
Introduction
Creating a Lockdown Page
Publishing and Testing
Alternate Configuration
Conclusion
Sitemap
40 minutes
Overview
Page Inspector Settings
Creating a Sitemap
Submitting to Google
Submitting to Yahoo!
Overview
Page Inspector Settings
Creating a Sitemap
Submitting to Google
Submitting to Yahoo!
PlusKit
47 minutes
Adding a Lightbox Effect
Adding the Fancy Zoom
Importing Pages
Importing Google Tables
Importing Google Forms
Importing Google Docs
Editing Google Docs
Adding a Lightbox Effect
Adding the Fancy Zoom
Importing Pages
Importing Google Tables
Importing Google Forms
Importing Google Docs
Editing Google Docs
YourHead Plugins
Stacks 2
67 minutes
Introduction to Stacks 2
The Stack Info Pane
Content Layout
Stack Templates
Stacks Media Library
ExtraContent Stack
Miscellaneous Information
Introduction to Stacks 2
The Stack Info Pane
Content Layout
Stack Templates
Stacks Media Library
ExtraContent Stack
Miscellaneous Information
Stacks 1
91 minutes
Introduction to Stacks
Formatting Stacks
Formatting Images
Stacks vs. Blocks
The ExtraContent Stack
Miscellaneous Info
Table Stacks
The FlowBox Stack
Introduction to Stacks
Formatting Stacks
Formatting Images
Stacks vs. Blocks
The ExtraContent Stack
Miscellaneous Info
Table Stacks
The FlowBox Stack
Accordion
24 minutes
Accordion Overview
Creating an Accordion
Accordion Overview
Creating an Accordion
Collage
25 minutes
Collage 2 Overview
Photo Gallery + Lightbox
Linking Images to Pages
Collage 2 Overview
Photo Gallery + Lightbox
Linking Images to Pages
Carousel
42 minutes
Introduction to Carousel
Carousel Settings
Creating a Carousel
Creating a Carousel Style
Introduction to Carousel
Carousel Settings
Creating a Carousel
Creating a Carousel Style
Blocks
107 minutes
Introduction to Blocks
The Block Inspector
The Text Block
The Image Text Block
The HTML Block
The Page Block
Using a Master Page
Using the Blocks Library
Using Smart Blocks
Introduction to Blocks
The Block Inspector
The Text Block
The Image Text Block
The HTML Block
The Page Block
Using a Master Page
Using the Blocks Library
Using Smart Blocks
Yabdab Plugins
CartLoom 3
72 minutes
CartLoom Overview
Configuring Payment
Custom Shipping Rules
Checkout, Discounts & Tax
Advanced Checkout Settings
Adding Products
Using the CartLoom Stack
Selling Digital Products
CartLoom Overview
Configuring Payment
Custom Shipping Rules
Checkout, Discounts & Tax
Advanced Checkout Settings
Adding Products
Using the CartLoom Stack
Selling Digital Products
PayLoom
25 minutes
Setting Up Products
Page Inspector Settings
Setting Up Products
Page Inspector Settings
DateLoom
10 minutes
Using DateLoom
Using DateLoom
TabLoom
22 minutes
Creating a TabLoom Page
Using Custom Themes
Importing Pages into TabLoom
Creating a TabLoom Page
Using Custom Themes
Importing Pages into TabLoom
FormLoom
50 minutes
Overview
Adding Form Items
Customizing Form Layout
Creating Email Templates
Page Settings
Overview
Adding Form Items
Customizing Form Layout
Creating Email Templates
Page Settings
Omnidea Plugins
CosCulture Plugins
RapidCart 3
45 minutes
Introduction
Creating a RapidCart Page
Additional Costs
Page Options
Sitewide Shopping Cart
Tips & Tricks
Introduction
Creating a RapidCart Page
Additional Costs
Page Options
Sitewide Shopping Cart
Tips & Tricks
RapidLink
33 minutes
Introduction
Syncing with RapidCart
Customizing RapidLink
Publishing and Uploading
Setting the PayPal IPN
Introduction
Syncing with RapidCart
Customizing RapidLink
Publishing and Uploading
Setting the PayPal IPN
Link Inspector
10 minutes
Using Link Inspector
Using Link Inspector
EasyTube
12 minutes
EasyTube Gallery Plugin
EasyTube Gallery Plugin
Miscellaneous Plugins
WP-Blog
37 minutes
Introduction
Installing WordPress
Configuring WP-Blog
WP-Blog Settings
Blogging with WordPress
Introduction
Installing WordPress
Configuring WP-Blog
WP-Blog Settings
Blogging with WordPress
MultiTool
27 minutes
RWmultitool Lite
RWmultitool (Full Version)
RWmultitool Lite
RWmultitool (Full Version)
Mobilize
14 minutes
Introduction
Using Mobilize
Introduction
Using Mobilize
Valet
6 minutes
Using Valet
Using Valet
WeaverPix
28 minutes
Introduction and Setup
Advanced Settings
Customizing a Slideshow
Introduction and Setup
Advanced Settings
Customizing a Slideshow
Section 202
Stack Elements
This section covers 3rd-party stack elements, which expand the capabilities of the Stacks plugin by providing a variety of different functionality.
DooBox Stacks
Quick Overviews: 65 minutes
Full Tutorials
26 minutes
Daily Stack
Spin Stack
Hunter Stack
Hippo Stack
26 minutes
Daily Stack
Spin Stack
Hunter Stack
Hippo Stack
Quick Overviews
Power Button Stack
Portfolio Stack
Teleporter Stack
Map Stack
Infinity Stack
Fader Stack
Bullet Pro Stack
Quarantine Stack
Face Off Pro Stack
Notes Stack
Power Button Stack
Portfolio Stack
Teleporter Stack
Map Stack
Infinity Stack
Fader Stack
Bullet Pro Stack
Quarantine Stack
Face Off Pro Stack
Notes Stack
Quick Overviews
MiPhone4 Vimeo Stack
MiPhone4 YouTube Stack
Splash Stack
Print This Stack
Font Stacks
Backgrounds Media Stack
Vanity Stack
MiPhone4 Vimeo Stack
MiPhone4 YouTube Stack
Splash Stack
Print This Stack
Font Stacks
Backgrounds Media Stack
Vanity Stack
Quick Overviews
Sprightly Stack
Landing Zone Stack
Image List Stack
Daily Stack
Hippo Stack
Spin Stack
Trunky2 Stack
Time Stack
Scroll-To Stack
Screen Lift Stack
Sprightly Stack
Landing Zone Stack
Image List Stack
Daily Stack
Hippo Stack
Spin Stack
Trunky2 Stack
Time Stack
Scroll-To Stack
Screen Lift Stack
Quick Overviews
Pro Columns Stack
Flickr Pro Stack
Top Chauffeur Stack
RoarBox Stack
X-Sizer Stack
Tweets Stack
Image Pop Stack
YouTube Pop Stack
Vimeo Pop Stack
Hunter Stack
Pro Columns Stack
Flickr Pro Stack
Top Chauffeur Stack
RoarBox Stack
X-Sizer Stack
Tweets Stack
Image Pop Stack
YouTube Pop Stack
Vimeo Pop Stack
Hunter Stack
Joe Workman Stacks
206 minutes
13 Video Stacks
Lightbox Stack
Translate Stack
Curtain Call Stack
MovingBox Stack
Link & Anchor Stacks
Speech Bubbles Stack
Gyro Stack
Tabulous Stack
Dispatch Stacks
Lightbox Stack
Translate Stack
Curtain Call Stack
MovingBox Stack
Link & Anchor Stacks
Speech Bubbles Stack
Gyro Stack
Tabulous Stack
Dispatch Stacks
Styled Stack
Flash Embed Stack
Image Safe Stack
Google Maps Stack
HTML5 Audio Stack
Cycler Stack
Mask Stack
Totem Stack
Power Grid Stack
Like It Stack
Flash Embed Stack
Image Safe Stack
Google Maps Stack
HTML5 Audio Stack
Cycler Stack
Mask Stack
Totem Stack
Power Grid Stack
Like It Stack
Approx. 45 minutes
Page Lime CMS Introduction
Overview of Page Lime Stacks
Page Lime Stacks Detailed
Setup and Configuration
Stacks Compatibility
Repeating Regions
Publishing Changes
Page Lime CMS Introduction
Overview of Page Lime Stacks
Page Lime Stacks Detailed
Setup and Configuration
Stacks Compatibility
Repeating Regions
Publishing Changes
HTML5 Video Stack
RSS Feed Stack
Comment Stacks
Scroll Stack
Tumblr Stack
Liftoff Stack
RSS Stacks
RSS Feed Stack
Comment Stacks
Scroll Stack
Tumblr Stack
Liftoff Stack
RSS Stacks
StackManiac Stacks
RapidWeaver Central
40 minutes
AudioDeckr
FancyViewr
GrayScale
InstaViewr
OldBrowsr
Refined Slidr
Refined Slidr Warehouse
Socializr
FancyViewr
GrayScale
InstaViewr
OldBrowsr
Refined Slidr
Refined Slidr Warehouse
Socializr
9 minutes
Bigfoot Legend
seyDesign Stacks
CosCulture Stacks
39 minutes
ZipBar
Slinkee
ZipList
MegaMenu
PrivateEyes*
*Coming Soon
Slinkee
ZipList
MegaMenu
PrivateEyes*
*Coming Soon
21 minutes
DragZone
Image Roundabout
Notifications
Image Roundabout
Notifications
El Stacko Stacks
64 minutes
El Book-o
El CallBox-o
Exposer
Sidewinder
El Sexy-o
El CallBox-o
Exposer
Sidewinder
El Sexy-o
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.
Working with FTP
20 minutes
Connecting with FTP
Managing Files with FTP
Connecting with FTP
Managing Files with FTP
How to...
112 minutes
Customize a Header
Create a Sign-up Form
Accept Payment or Donations
Accept Registration & Payment
Create Anchors
Split a RapidWeaver Website
Create a Multilingual Website
Customize a Header
Create a Sign-up Form
Accept Payment or Donations
Accept Registration & Payment
Create Anchors
Split a RapidWeaver Website
Create a Multilingual Website
Content Management Systems
31 minutes
Introduction
Google Docs
Google Calendar
Pulse CMS
Introduction
Google Docs
Google Calendar
Pulse CMS
Page Lime CMS
45 minutes
Introduction
Overview of Page Lime Stacks
Page Lime Stacks Detailed
Setup and Configuration
Stacks Compatibility
Repeating Regions
Publishing Changes
Introduction
Overview of Page Lime Stacks
Page Lime Stacks Detailed
Setup and Configuration
Stacks Compatibility
Repeating Regions
Publishing Changes
Troubleshooting
35 minutes
Backups
RapidWeaver Crashes
Contact Form Issues
Plugin Errors and Conflicts
Publishing Issues
Backups
RapidWeaver Crashes
Contact Form Issues
Plugin Errors and Conflicts
Publishing Issues
Section 401
Strategies
This section of the curriculum consists of various "strategies" that can assist you in developing an effective website. A variety of topics will be discussed here, from the use of Google Analytics, to social networking, to development of website content. A majority of the topics covered here will target websites that are used for business purposes, though some of the information can apply to most any kind of website.
Google Analytics
47 minutes
Overview
Traffic Sources
Campaign Tracking
Creating Goals
Social Media
Experiments
Overview
Traffic Sources
Campaign Tracking
Creating Goals
Social Media
Experiments
Webmaster Tools
34 minutes
Sitemap Submission
Optimization Tools
Website Health Tools
Miscellaneous Tools
Sitemap Submission
Optimization Tools
Website Health Tools
Miscellaneous Tools
Design Principles
53 minutes
The F Pattern
Creating a Call to Action
The K.I.S.S. Principle
Integrating Social Networks
The F Pattern
Creating a Call to Action
The K.I.S.S. Principle
Integrating Social Networks
SEO
86 minutes
Building Content
Internal Linking
Browser Titles & Filenames
Cruftless Links
Meta and Alt Tags
Blogging
Miscellaneous Tips
Techniques to Avoid
Using 301 Redirects
Google Authorship
Google +1
Building Content
Internal Linking
Browser Titles & Filenames
Cruftless Links
Meta and Alt Tags
Blogging
Miscellaneous Tips
Techniques to Avoid
Using 301 Redirects
Google Authorship
Google +1
