Welcome Artessa Members
Our site is built using Divi, a state-of-the-art WordPress builder. You can find specific tutorials on editing our site below.
The Divi Builder is easy to use but might require some practice. Karen can also help with edits or lessons. Contact Karen.
Before attempting any major edits, perform a backup of the site using Updraft link in the black bar above the Dashboard. Siteground hosting keeps daily backups of this site as well.
Contact Karen after you have made changes.
Divi Builder Basics
Specific Tutorials for Our Site
Using the Divi Builder
This tutorial explains Divi Builder basics so you can edit your Member page. If you find you need more instruction, refer to the additional tutorials above. I recommend “Getting Started With the Divi Builder” video link.
Do not be afraid to try. This site has daily backups, and built in revisions. If you start and get stuck, feel free to reach out to Karen for help.
Divi Builder Basics
The easiest way to edit in Divi is to use the Visual Builder. Access any Member Page, Page, or Post from the Dashboard, and click the big blue “Build on The Front End” button at the top of the editor.
-OR- Visit any page in your browser (you must be logged in!) and click Enable Visual Builder in the top black bar.
Divi uses three basic components to create pages- Sections (blue bar), Rows (green bar) and Modules (grey bar).
Click on the page in the area of your needed edits to access the the components. The cog icon will open the editor for any component.
Each Section, Row and Module has its own settings. Most edits to Members Pages will only be within two different modules types- Text and Gallery.
There are two ways to edit in Divi. You can stay in the “Back End” and edit the modules by clicking the grey cog icon, OR you can click use the Visual Builder and edit right in your browser (see above).
All modules are named for easy identification: Artist Name, Artist Headshot, Artist Statement, Artist Gallery, etc
Accessing your Member Page
Editing Your Artist Statement
Your Artist Statement is a text module.
- Click on the Grey cog icon to edit. If using the Visual Builder (in your Browser), roll over the area you wish to edit and click once to access the cog icon and editor.
- Click grey cog to access the Editor. Make changes.
- After your edits are completed. Click the Green check mark to close the toggle module.
- At the bottom of your screen click the purple circle with three dots to open the Save Menu, or Exit the Visual Builder (black bar top) and save before Exiting.
Editing Your Artist Headshot
Your Artist Headshot is an image module. To replace make sure you are uploading an image that is not too large or too small. Ideally your image size should be 72dpi, no larger than 1000px in the largest direction.
- Click grey cog to enter the editor.
- Click the current image to replace.
- In the Upload Files tab Click the Select files and upload your new image.
- After Upload, click your image – you’ll see a small blue check next to your chosen image.
- Click the blue “Upload an Image” button (lower right).
- After your edits are completed. Click the Green check mark to close the toggle module.
- At the bottom of your screen click the purple circle with three dots to open the Save Menu, or Exit Builder and save.
Save
Click “Exit Visual Builder” at the top of your page. You will be prompted to Save if you haven’t
Editing Your Image Gallery
Please limit gallery images. This is only a showcase. Recommended number is 4-6 images.
There are two different types of Galleries. Standard Divi Gallery is used for images that are all the same size (See Michelle’s page). The 4Divi Masonry Gallery is used for images of different sizes, nestling them in a “masonry” style layout (See Lena’s Page). Both handle editing in a similar manner.
To edit your Artist Gallery: Be sure that your images are not too small or too large. Images should be formatted as 72dpi jpgs at 1000px max in the largest direction.
- Click grey cog to enter the gallery editor.
- To delete an image, roll over the image and click the trashcan icon.
- To add images scroll to the end of the gallery and click the plus sign to add images.
- If needed add images from the Upload Files tab.
- After Upload click the image(s) you want to add – you’ll see a small blue check next to your chosen image.
- Click the blue “Upload an Image” button (lower right).
- Images can be moved around by clicking and dragging into place. For the Masonry gallery, image positions may need to be manipulated to achieve the best flow.
- After your edits are completed. Click the Green check mark to close the toggle module.
- At the bottom of your screen click the purple circle with three dots to open the Save Menu.
Save
Click “Exit Visual Builder” at the top of your page. You will be prompted to Save if you haven’t
Editing Your Member Page Image
To change your square image on the Artist Members Page , click the “Featured Image” on your Member page (lower right side). The image you upload MUST BE SQUARE.
Save Page and Exit