RapidWeaver Classroom

Lesson 2: Feature Updates

Blog
Google Analytics
Add Link Panel
Tagging Themes

Lesson 1: The Basics

Introduction to RapidWeaver
Adding Pages
The Theme Drawer
Site Setup
Page Inspector
The RapidWeaver Menu
Customizing the Toolbar
Saving
Previewing in Browser
Exporting/Publishing

RapidWeaver 4.0 is now available as an upgrade to 3.6 for Leopard users only. The following 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 the lessons below and then view the tutorials above listed under version 3.6.

Lesson 6: Advanced Features

Custom Page Header Options
Page Assets
Snippets
HTML Coding

Lesson 7: Modifying Themes

Duplicating a Theme
Theme File Structure
Adding a Custom Header
Index.html
CSS Modifications

Lesson 3: Theme Variations

Working with Variations
Using the Color Picker
Custom Styles
Master Styles

Lesson 4: Editing Content

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

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

RapidWeaver Curriculum

Video Tutorials Listing

The RapidWeaver video tutorials made available to members are listed here. The video library will remain dynamic as new tutorials are published weekly.

Free RapidWeaver Video Tutorials

Free RapidWeaver tutorials are being made available and more will be added as new screencasts are produced. These free RapidWeaver screencasts can be found linked throughout the curriculum listing below. Free tutorials are provided in a lower-resolution version, and RapidWeaver Classroom subscribers have access to all the video tutorials in a high-resolution H.264 format.

Lesson 1: The Basics

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

Blog
Contact Form
File Sharing
HTML Code
iFrame
Movie Album
Offsite Page
Photo Album
QuickTime
Styled Text

RapidWeaver 3.6

RapidWeaver 3.6

RapidWeaver 4.0

RapidWeaver 4.0

3rd-Party Plugins

Introduction to Plugins
Installing/Upgrading Plugins
Plugins

3rd-Party Software for RapidWeaver

RapidWeaver Classroom's coverage of plugins and themes for RapidWeaver.
BlocksBox

BlocksBox

One of the most popular 3rd-party RapidWeaver themes is covered right here!

BlocksBox Variations, Part 1
BlocksBox Variations, Part 2
General Info and Tips
Creating a Website
Blocks

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

Join RapidWeaver Classroom now for access to all the video tutorials listed above in a high-resolution H.264 format.
Over 10 hours of RapidWeaver training is currently available!

PlusKit

PlusKit

Adding the Lightbox Effect
Adding 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

Continuing Education

Tips and How-to's of all kinds to get the most out of RapidWeaver.

Working with Tables

Creating Tables with Snippets
Embedding Tables with PlusKit
Creating Tables with RW 4.0