Xara Website Maker - 5.0 Operating Guide

2 Copyright

Copyright

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No part of this publication may be reproduced in the form of copies, microfilms or other processes, or transmitted into a language used for machines, especially data processing machines, without the express written consent of the publisher.

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MAGIX and MAGIX Website Maker are registered trademarks of MAGIX AG.

Other named product names may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Preface

Those wishing to have a website of their own are confronted with a dizzying array of offers from various providers, as well as complicated technical requirements. Terms, such as HTML, PHP, MySQL, ASP, FTP etc. are a source of anxiety for beginners and advanced users alike.

Moreover, most software solutions designed for creating homepages can only be used offline, they create relatively static websites, and don't offer any webspace or top-level domains for publication. And all this is before the complicated process of creating websites has even begun.

This is where MAGIX Website Maker 5 comes into the picture. MAGIX Website Maker 5 is an all-around package which provides you with everything you need to know to create and maintain your personal website: Complete web hosting including webspace and a real domain (www.desiredname.co.uk). No more need to search for an appropriate webhosting provider or deal with complicated data transfers via FTP. You don't have to take care of a thing: Simply create your website and publish it with just one click. This makes MAGIX Website Maker 5 an all-around carefree package for every webmaster. This package impresses with ease-of-use and impressively animated flash websites, which add an entertainment touch.

This manual explains how everything works. First, you will receive a short introduction to MAGIX Website Maker 5 and its powerful features. After the quick start, a thorough course follows to help you build great websites with MAGIX Website Maker 5.

Have fun with MAGIX Website Maker 5,

The MAGIX team

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Table of Contents

Package contents 8 System requirements 8 Installation 9 Product activation 10

Introduction 11

What is MAGIX Website Maker 5? 11 Definition of concepts: Webpage or website? 11 Features 12 What's new in MAGIX Website Maker 5 13

Quick start 17

Start: Website Maker and Online World Control Center 17 3 steps to a professional website 19 Web hosting 23

Interface – The layout of MAGIX Website Maker 5 24

Website Maker and Control Center 24 Website Maker 25

Website Maker functions 35

Editing pages with the Page Manager 35 Filling your pages with the Object Manager 39 Scale, position, and mirror 47 Adjusting page contents with the Properties Manager 48 Link hidden page 50 Start website 51 Specify keywords for search engines 52 Export 52

Control Center functions 54

Control Center - Overview 54 Online Album 58 Website Maker 59

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Domain & Email 61

MAGIX services in detail 67

MAGIX Online Album 67 magix.info 68 MAGIX Magazine 69 MAGIX Online Print Service 69 Catooh – the Online Content Library 71 MAGIX Fotobuch 71 MAGIX Blog Service 72

Glossary 73 Index 77

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Customer Service

If you experience any problems with your MAGIX software, please get in touch with our support team: http://support.magix.net

Here's how to contact the MAGIX Customer Service team and access the following free offers:

 FAQs (frequently asked questions) and general Tips & Tricks: You'll find the

solution to most problems you may encounter when using the program here. Just in case you don't, there's also an email support form for your queries.

 Email support form: You can use the special form to supply our support staff

with information about your system. This information is used to quickly and competently solve whatever problem you may be experiencing. Simply fill it out and send it off!

 Support forum: You are not alone. Other users may have experienced similar

problems and might be able to help you.

Note: You will find the activation code on the cover of the installation disc of MAGIX Website Maker 5.

Europe

Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:

http://support.magix.net/phone/uk

Mail:

MAGIX Development Support P.O. Box 20 09 14 01194 Dresden Germany

North America

Here you can find a

http://support.magix.net/phone/us

summary of our technical support telephone numbers:

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Mail:

MAGIX Customer Service 1105 Terminal Way #302 Reno, NV 89502

Please have the following information at hand:

 Which MAGIX program are you using (version)?  Which operating system do you use?  What make is your graphics card and what screen resolution do you use?  How large is your RAM?

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Before you start

Package contents

Program disc: This disc contains the MAGIX Website Maker 5 installation

manager.

Printed manual: The printed manual contains all necessary information for a quick start into the program.

Note: The complete documentation can be found in the Start Center of the installed version of MAGIX Website Maker 5. You can read it on your screen or print it. This requires the display program "Foxit Reader", which is located in the program folder of MAGIX Website Maker 5.

System requirements

Operating system:

 Mac OS X requires Mac OS X v. 10.0 or later  Microsoft

Windows® XP | Vista® | Windows 7

Processor:

 Mac: . PowerPC

recommended)

 PC: Min. Intel

G3 500 MHz (Intel CoreTM Duo 1.33 GHz or quicker)

Pentium® II or AMD® Athlon® 450 MHz or higher

Computer general

 Min. 512 MB (1 GB or higher)  CD installation only: CD-ROM drive, 50 MB free hard drive space  Monitor: Min. resolution 1024x600, 16 bit high color  Optional: 16 bit sound card

Internet access: Minimum DSL

Internet browser: Microsoft

Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or higher or Safari 4

or higher.

Further tested Internet browsers: Firefox 3.0, Opera 9

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More: Adobe

FlashTM Player version 8.0 or higher (latest version is

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recommended), Java 2 Runtime environment version 1.4.2 or higher (both available free of charge) and activated Javascript and Cookies (default settings)

Installation

Installation on your PC

Step 1

Insert the program disc into the CD/DVD drive of your PC. The installation manager starts up automatically in Windows. If this doesn't happen:

 Open the Windows Explorer and click the letter of the CD-ROM drive.  Now double-click on "Start.exe" to start the installation manager.

Step 2

 To begin installing MAGIX Website Maker 5, click on INSTALL. The MAGIX

Website Maker 5 installation program will appear.

Hint:During installation you will be asked (in case there are multiple users on your computer) if you would like to set up an administrator. The "Administrator only" option restricts use of the program to the administrator only. The "All users" option allows all users of the computer to use the program.

 Simply follow the instructions on screen and then click on "Continue". All files

are now copied onto the hard drive.

Step 3

Once the installation is complete, confirm the message by pressing "Finish". Now you can start the program at any time from the Windows "Start" menu.

Installation on netbooks

Due to their pared-down hardware outfit, netbooks don't have an optical drive. Therefore the program should not be installed from a CD. Simply open product activation (More Informationen can be found in the section "Product activation" on page 10) to start using MAGIX Website Maker 5.

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Installation on MACs

Step 1

Insert the program disc into the CD/DVD drive of your computer. Macintosh automatically displays the drive "Website Maker 4" on your desktop. Open it.

If the drive does not display "Website Maker 4" automatically, open the finder and click on the CD/DVD drive.

Step 2

 Move the Website Maker application into your program folder or to the link

with the same name located next to the Website Maker logo.

 Double-click on the Website Maker application icon in your program folder to

start MAGIX Website Maker 5.

Tip: Start MAGIX Website Maker 5 faster by moving the Website Maker application icon from your program folder into your doc.

Product activation

One-time activation of the product is required before you can use MAGIX Website Maker 5. Please proceed as follows:

PC/MAC

 Windows users start MAGIX Website Maker 5 from the Windows Start menu.  Macintosh-users open MAGIX Website Maker 5 from the program folder.

The clear Start Center of MAGIX Website Maker 5 opens. Click on the "Start Website Maker" button in the Start Center to start the program. If your product has not been activated yet, you can do that now.

Use the activation code on the package for activation. After successful activation, you will receive the access data for starting MAGIX Website Maker

Note: You will find the activation code on the cover of the installation disc of MAGIX Website Maker 5.

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Netbooks

Use the activation code on the package for activation. After successful activation, you will receive the access data for starting MAGIX Website Maker

Note: You will find the activation code on the leaflet in the MAGIX Website Maker 5 packaging.

Open the web address specified in the product activation for netbooks and follow the instructions.

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Introduction

What is MAGIX Website Maker 5?

MAGIX Website Maker 5 - the all-around package for dynamic Flash® websites

The name says it all: MAGIX Website Maker 5 creates and publishes your websites in professional quality. Quick, intuitive, and in high-quality design – includes videos, photos, music, and animations, directly online.

In the Website Control Center, your online administration tool, you always have an overview of your domains, emails, web space and user data. Whether from home or on the move, you can access and edit MAGIX Website Maker 5 via the Website Control Center from anywhere in the world (from an Internet café, for instance).

Definition of concepts: Webpage or website?

A website is composed of many web pages. A website is characterized by a uniform navigation and graphic design.

A web page (or an Internet page) is a document that can be called up by a program (e.g. a web browser) from a web server and presented on a computer screen. As a minimum, web pages consist of structured text and multimedia elements like images or animations. Every page can be addressed at least through one URL.

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Features

Flash® technology

Modern Flash with short loading times.

Online software – no installation required

MAGIX Website Maker 5 doesn't need to be installed locally, since it functions completely via the Internet. MAGIX Website Maker 5 is your control center for creating your own site and managing its content online, anywhere in the world, any time. With any up-to-date browser you can make changes from anywhere, and thanks to automatic updates, you'll always be using the latest program version.

Complete multimedia center

You can quickly upload, insert and present photos, videos, music or complete slideshows. That means that you can upload your newest photos while you're on holidays to show them to your friends.

Includes three web addresses (WSM4)

technology lets you create unique and animated web pages

Besides a real domain (www.yourdomain.com), you will also receive two subdomains (http://your-name.magix.net) including 5,000 MB of storage space. You can easily change to domains with the following endings: .COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .INFO, .AT, .CH, .NL, .CO.UK, .ES, .IT and .FR.

Synchronize with your MAGIX Online Album

On the MAGIX Online Album you can compile your personal media as interactive albums and present them online as slideshows, music, or video. The MAGIX Online Album is available free of charge and can also be reached via the Website Control Center.

If you have already added an Online Album, then you don't need to need to upload media you want to use again for your website. Instead, you can directly connect via "Magix -> Objects -> Online Album". You'll find all of your photos, videos, and music files here (from your Online Album).

All you need for perfect Flash® websites!

 Design templates: Numerous high-quality website templates in the latest

professional Flash

design with pre-finished, customizable subpages, start

pages, profile pages, photo pages, video pages, and much more.

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 Text & text effects: Freely positionable text fields with fantastic fonts and

animated text effects can be added and individually formatted with ease.

 Multimedia content: Select your favorite photos, spectacular slideshows,

videos and an online video player with your own background music, or integrate it all as an online music player with playlists.

 Decorative elements: Attractive design objects, plenty of vector shapes,

background images, buttons, and much more offer more possibilities for designing unique websites than ever.

 Animation objects: Large selection of dynamic, impressive animation objects

for breathtaking, moving websites.

 Links: Easily add links to your own or external websites.  Top extras: Enhance your website with a visitor counter, guest book, contact

form, and many other useful extras.

 Export function: Conveniently add individual components of your website

(e.g. video player, slideshow, online music player) or even the entire website to external sites as an embedded website.

What's new in MAGIX Website Maker 5

Your domain name of choice

MAGIX Website Maker 5, the all-around package, includes three domains: One personal top-level domain (www.desiredname.com), two subdomains, five email addresses and 5,000 MB of web space. Get your own real domain today!

Add Google Static Map

Now you can add a static image from Google Maps to your website (view page

45). This allows you to quickly enter destina

tions in a map, making it easier to

inform your website's visitors about a certain location.

Link to Facebook & Twitter

After publishing your website, you can make it more known by leaving messages on Twitter and Facebook.

Create animated Flash® widgets

Create animated Flash widgets for external HTML websites such as Ebay and MySpace with the Flash Widget Maker (view page 56). You'll find it in your Control Center under "Overview".

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Information: Widgets are small applications for displaying or playing back

different files. Widgets are no independent applications, but are embedded into websites, for example.

Upload and play animated GIFs

MAGIX Website Maker 5 now enables you to load and display animated GIFs on your website. You'll find all Gifs that are available as templates in the Object Manager under "My media > Uploaded > Other". Other Gifs can be made available via "Uploaded".

Interactive photo & video gallery with impressive effects

Enrich your website now with the new interactive photo & video gallery! Finally, you can present your photos & videos as clearly laid-out galleries with enlarging effects (lightbox) or conventionally in a new browser window. Your visitors will love it!

This is how it works:

Add an empty gallery obje

ct into the workspace of Website Maker via drag & drop. Gallery objects can be found in the Object Manager under "Media presentation". Fill the gallery object with your photos, videos, or even complete online albums. You can specify features like order, alignment, and size of the media as well as enlargement effects (lightbox or popup) via "Settings" in the Properties Manager.

Tip: You can also drag an online album onto your website and then select whether it should be displayed as a media player or gallery.

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Photos presented as filmstrips or photo tables

To add some spice to your photo presentations, you can add your photos to filmstrip templates or photo tables and present them in a creative way. You'll find the templates in the Object Manager under "Media presentation". If you hold the mouse over a template, a preview and the button "Insert" will appear.

Create your own buttons

Buttons that can be embedded into your website are available in the Object Manager under "Extras". Click on "Insert" to add the button template to the current page. Now you can edit and move it freely. Click on the button's text to access the text level where you can customize it.

Table templates for precise text management

Designing tables is no longer a problem thanks to the template included in MAGIX Website Maker 5 that you can adjust freely to meet your needs. The number of rows and columns, the table's total width, alignment of the individual text boxes, etc. can be customized in the Properties Manager. The template can be found in the Object Manager under "Text".

The new, extra-fast multi-file upload function

Now MAGIX

Website Maker 5 has a new, easier-to-use, and quicker file upload function. Starting now, individual files, multiple files, and even different file formats may be uploaded in a single process to your Online World's web storage. It couldn't be any quicker, safer, or more practical.

It's this easy:

Start MAGIX Website Maker 5 and open the Object Manager. Now click on "Upload". Use the "Select files" option to select media from your hard drive and load them into your webspace.

Tip: To add only selected files to the upload list, hold the Ctrl key down while you are selecting files. To upload all files of a folder, select the first file while holding the Shift key and click on the last file.

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After the upload has been completed, the corresponding web storage folder in the Object Manager will open. Simply insert files into your website by selecting the corresponding file and using drag & drop to add it to the workspace. Alternatively, select the file and click the "Add“ button.

36 great visitor counters for your website

We have increased the number of available website visitor counters. Thanks to 36 new visitor counters you can share the number of visitors on your website. Of course, you can change the counter's design any time.

Tip: Now you can also adjust the number displayed in the counter manually. Select the visitor counter on your website and open the properties manager. Use "Settings" to enter the desired number of visitors.

FTP access to your webspace

Your MAGIX Website Maker 5 website is safely located on the MAGIX server. If you wish to place additional pages or files online, use the additional FTP access. Log in on www.magix-online.com and use the link "Web hosting via FTP" provided via "Online storage".

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Quick start

Start: Website Maker and Online World Control Center

After successfully activating the product, you will receive your login data (access link, user name and password) via email, and then you're ready to get started. With this data and an Internet connection, you can work from home or from anywhere in the world using MAGIX Website Maker 5, making it easy to upload new material (holiday photos, etc. from an Internet café).

To start MAGIX Website Maker 5 there are three options:

 Click on the link in the email containing your login details.  Type (or copy) the link into your browser's address bar and press the "Enter"

key.

 Select the MAGIX Website Maker 5 entry from the "Start" menu of your

computer.

This should launch the login window for you to log in using your email address and user name. Following this, two webpages will be opened:

 In the background of your browser, you can see the Online World Control

Center

 Website Maker is in the foreground

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might look like this in your browser:

Note: If you start MAGIX Website Maker 5 via the "Start" menu on your

computer, then you will load both websites individually.

 Website Maker is your tool for creating and editing your own online presence.

 The Control Center is the command center of your website. Expand storage

The browser window for Website Maker

The browser window for the Online World Control Center

Build start and subpages, create a clear overview, develop the design, text, images and multimedia objects, upload your own photos, music, or videos, optimize it all for search engines, and much more.

for your website, send emails, and manage your Internet addresses (domains). You will also find the address of your first website that is automatically created as http://your-name.magix.net/website.

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3 steps to a professional website

When you launch MAGIX Website Maker 5 for the first time, you can immediately create a website in three quick steps.

Step 1: Select layout

The first step is to select the layout for your website from several professional designs.

For each layout you also get a series of suitable subpages. These are listed to the right.

If there are some individual pages which you don't need, then you can remove them with a click on the check boxes.

Give your website a logical name. Every website you add can be accessed again via "Open" in the main menu and edited as desire. You can save several website templates with different subpages and publish them as required.

Note: The website

name has nothing to do with the title of your website as it is

displayed when you access it online. This title is entered by you via "Settings

-> Text in the title bar of the web browser".

Step 2: Edit pages

Step 2 lets you customize your webpages to meet your exact requirements and enrich everything with your own content (e.g. photos, videos, music, text, effects, animations, etc.), since the templates are filled with example content to begin with.

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To do this, go to the Functions (view page

30) section located to the left and select "Pages"

to access the website that you

would like to edit.

Tip: You can rename each page by double-clicking the page name.

These names also appear in the main navigation.

In the page list you will see a list of all of the individual elements of the page, which you can hide or completely delete.

To the right, you can see the website with all of the objects in the workspace, and they can all be activated and edited by clicking on them.

Beneath the workspace you'll see an overview of all of the objects that can be integrated into you website. These include text elements, animations, and shapes etc.

Editing existing objects

The individual template sites are already provided with a number of elements like images and text. The Latin "filler" text has no meaning. It only illustrates where text can be placed and how it would look in this design.

Every object you select in the object list is automatically selected in the work space. In the workspace, you can customize the selected object or select a different object.

There are a number of ways that you can adjust the objects on the page:

 Change text by clicking the text field, deleting the Latin text, and then entering

whatever you want.

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 De

lete objects by selecting the corresponding object and pressing "Del" on

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the keyboard. Delete objects by selecting them from the object list below and clicking the red "X" (delete).

 Every object can be moved simply by clicking it and dragging it into position.  Use the handles (arrows) on the corners of objects to change the size of each

object.

Tip: By pressing the "Shift" key while changing the object's size, the page ratio can be locked, i.e. the object's width/length ratio will remain intact.

Loading new objects

Of course, you won't want to publish your website with the objects we have provided as examples – your own images, photos, videos, music, and also your own visitor counter and other extras can be integrated easily.

Loading your own objects (photos, videos, music) to your website:

1. Click on "My media" located beneath the workspace and select the

category "Uploaded".

2. Open the respective category (e.g. "Images").

3. Click the arrow button to upload, and then select the method which you

would like to use to upload.

4. Select the file(s) to be uploaded in the file selection dialog.

5. Drag the respective file with the mouse button pressed from the overview to

your website on the right, and place it over the image you would like to replace.

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New

text objects can be added in the following way:

1. Click on "Text" located beneath the workspace and open the category "Text

box". A preview list appears in the overview with possible fonts.

2. Select a font of your choice by clicking it.

3. Drag this text box onto the workspace by pressing the mouse button.

4. Click on the text box and enter your text.

In the same way, you can load all of the other elements and objects in the object manager.

 Open the respective category (My Media, text, animations, shapes,

decoration, picture frames, navigation, extras).

 Click on a category to open its preview list.  Select using the preview list, and then drag the object of your choice to the

workspace with the mouse button pressed.

It's best to open the categories in the object manager and have a look at everything which is available to you there.

Preview

Once all of your adjustments have been made, you can preview your website. Some objects like animations, text effects, slideshows, or videos are not shown in the workspace, but rather only in the preview.

Tip: Click on the preview often while working on your project to be able to get a better idea of how well your work matches what you have planned.

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Step 3: Publish website

If you are satisfied with the results you see in the preview and would like to continue by putting your website online, then simply click "Publish" to finish!

Now you and anyone else online can view your homepage from anywhere, any time at http://your-name.magix.net/website/.

Web hosting

To transfer the files of your website to MAGIX, you need an FTP software (available for free online). Most website creation programs have an integrated FTP function. Use their program help (F1) to find out more.

To use FTP, you require the address of the FTP server and your Online World login details:

 The address of the MAGIX FTP server is: ftp.magix-online.com  Your login details are the email address registered with MAGIX (often called

user name) and the password you selected.

soon as your website has been transferred to MAGIX successfully via FTP, you can open it via your Online World web address http://yourname.magix.net/public. Alternatively, you may register (view page

62) real domains (for example, www.desiredname.com) in

the Online World at

any time.

More information http://www.magix-online.com/de/hilfe__support/webhosting

.1836.html can be

found in the online FAQ's at magix-online.com.

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Interface – The layout of MAGIX Website Maker 5

This chapter will provide you with an overview of the areas and key functions available in MAGIX Website Maker 5 and where to find them.

Website Maker and Control Center

The browser content here.

The browser window for the Website Control Center; manage your website here.

Website Maker is your tool for creating and editing your own online presence. Build the start and subpages, create a clear overview, develop the design, text,

window for Website Maker; fill up your website with your own

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images and

multimedia objects, upload your own images, music, or videos,

optimize it all for search engines, and much more...

The Website Control Center is the command center of your website. Expand storage space for your website, send emails (the Website Maker deluxe package includes a domain + 5 inboxes), and manage your Internet addresses (domains). You will also find the address of your first website that is automatically created as http://your-name.magix.net.

Website Maker

Website Maker helps you edit the contents of your future website.

Click "More" to open the Menu (view page 27). Toolbar (view page 25) with all major functions for quick editing. The "Functions" area with all pages (view page 30) and integrated

objects. The workspace (view page 30) displays the web page you are currently working on. Object Manager (view page 32) to fill your website with content.

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Toolbar

Add a new website project: MAGIX Website Maker 5 lets you create up to 99

website projects.

Upload media from the hard disk: Opens a dialog where you can load files into the Media Manager to embed in your website. The uploaded files are organized into different categories in the Media Manager under "Uploaded".

Open a saved website project: MAGIX Website Maker 5 enables you to manage multiple website projects. Use this function to load one of your existing website projects.

Save the current website project: You can create and save multiple website projects. Select this menu item to give the current website a name and to save it.

More: (view page 27) Opens the menu for Website

Maker's main function.

Undo: Click here to undo the last change you made in Website Maker.

Redo: If you want to restore the last action you undid, then click here.

Cut: The selected object is cut out. If desired, you can add it to a different

page.

Copy: If you selected an object, you can now copy it.

Insert: Inserts

the object from the clipboard. (You need to have used the

"Copy" function beforehand.)

Delete: Deletes a selected object.

Preview & publish

 The "Preview" button to the top right shows you a view of your website the

way it would look online.

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 "P

ish" puts your website online the way you have currently designed it.

ubl Now you and anyone else online can view your homepage from anywher time at http://your-name.magix.net/website/.

Workspace

Here the pages of your current website are displayed. This design view lets you design your pages just the way you want them.

In the workspace, WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) is applied, i.e. what you see on the screen is exactly what you will see on the Internet with the exception of animations, text effects, videos, and slideshows, which can only be previewed in the preview window of the workspace.

Some animations, text effe

cts, slideshows, or videos can only be displayed

fully functionally in the preview.

Important: Only after publishing the websites via the main menu will the contents from the workspace be updated online.

Functions window

The functions window to the left displays all of the editing options in a clear manner.

Pages

The Page Manager (to the left in Website Maker) lets you easily manage and edit (view page 35) your individual pages and objects.

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Pages: In the page selection you can

easily access your pages. The cogwheel icon provides access to important page functions (view page 32) like "Duplicate" or "Delete". "New page" allows

you to create new

pages for your website.

Clicking on "Navigation" allows you to edit your website's navigation in order to re-position it, etc. Clicking on "Background" opens the background layer of your website. (This graphic is visible in the background of every page of your website).

Tip: You can rename pages by double-clicking on a page.

The cogwheel button opens the Page menu (view page 32) with additional functions.

Object list: Below the pages, there is a

list of all of the objects on the currently selected page. Move the objects up and down in the list via drag & drop to change the layers of the objects. The red "x" is used for deleting objects from the object list.

Tip: If you wish to temporarily hide individual objects to have a better overview, you can do this by clicking the "Eye" symbol.

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Page menu

Duplicate page: If you would like to create a page that is intended to be very

similar to another existing page, then you can duplicate a page and make some changes to the copy. This will save you some time.

Rename page: If you want to rename a page, then use this function. Choose a page name carefully, since this will also appear in the the browser's navigation bar; make sure that the name is descriptive so that visitors know what to expect on the site.

Create password pro

tection: You can add password protection to individual

pages to ensure that only authorized users have access to them. You can distribute access rights to certain pages among a group of users.

Don't publish: If you don't want to load a certain page onto the Internet yet (maybe it's still under construction), then activate this function. All other pages will be published and made accessible, but this particular site will remain offline.

Delete page: If you don't need a page any longer, then you can delete it completely from your project.

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Objec

The Object Manager, which can be found below the workspace, contains the objects library, which is sorted according to categories.

Here you will find many different objects that you can integrate into your website (view page 39).

 Click

on a category and place the mouse over an object. A preview and

"Insert" button will appear.

 Click on "Insert" to add the object to the currently activated page. Now you

can edit and move it to the desired position.

Properties

In the freely movable Properties tab you can customize the settings of each object (view page 47).

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To do

so, select the object in the workspace and click on "Properties". Now

you can adjust all object-specific parameters.

Tip: You can automatically open the properties of each and every object in the workspace by double-clicking the object.

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Editing pages with the Page Manager

Use the Page Manager to the left to organize the individual web pages.

In the upper section of the Page Manager, all pages of the currently loaded website are listed.

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Move - adju

st sequence of web pages: Moving pages via drag & drop is quick

and easy with the Page Manager. To do so, click on a page and keep the left mouse button held while moving it to the position in the page list to where you want it.

The position will be noticeable by a thin line. Once you have reached the desired position, let go of the left mouse button. Now you've moved the position of the page. You can check the result immediately in the navigation on the workspace.

Change title - adjust page names: You can change the name of your pages whenever you want after having already set them.

To do so, double-click on the page title in the Page Manager and enter the new title.

Note: Changing the page's title also changes the title in the navigation bar of your website. You can check the result of every change immediately in the navigation on the workspace.

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Website layers

Background (-1) contains all of the objects that should always be visible on

your website (independent of the selected page), e.g. background picture, background music, etc.

Page view (0) lets you design individual content for each page. All objects are automatically positioned in front of background objects and behind foreground objects.

round (1) shows your navigation; this is on every page and always visible

Foreg

in the foreground. Your navigation can be selected in the object manager from the object list in the "Navigation" category.

Page objects

The object list can be found under the page list.

 Clicking the eye symbol allows you to hide/show individual objects. Hidden

objects will not be visible on the published site, but they can quickly be built back in, since they aren't deleted.

 Clicking the cross symbol allows you to delete individual objects completely.

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Page password protection

The password protection feature helps you implement protected pages on your website to make sure that only authorized users have access to their contents.

1. Select the page that you would like to protect with a password under Pages.

2. Click the cogwheel (see figure above) to open the menu, and then select

"Set password protection". The corresponding dialog opens.

3. Select the contacts you want to give password access to for that page.

4. Enter the corresponding password for the page and then close the dialog.

5. Publish your website again to update the changes. The page will now be

blocked for the public. Only selected persons that know the password can log in to view the page. (All contacts that have been entered will receive the password via email).

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Filling your pages with the Object Manager

Each element within a page is known as an object and can be inserted into the page via the Object Manager. In the Object Manager all object types are sorted and displayed according to categories.

The corresponding object selection is displayed below the categories. You will find previews of all objects. Take your time to view everything and add objects to the page via "Insert".

My Media

Media that you have uploaded via MAGIX Website Maker or via your MAGIX Online Album are listed here.

Insert pictures from the hard disk

You can add your own pictures to your website using the Object Manager.

1. Select the "My Media" category in the Object Manager.

You can eith

er insert photos from your Online Album into the workspace, or upload photos from your hard drive via "Uploaded". (Uploaded photos can be found here later).

2. Open "Uploaded" and select "Pictures"; then click on the arrow symbol to the right (see figure).

3. Select a method for uploading:

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 "Normal" is intended for only one or two images,  "Express" for multiple images or entire folders. A dialog appears for you to

select images or folders to be uploaded in one go.

4. In the dialog that follows, select the image (or entire folders of images, depending on the method) from your hard drive.

Once all images have been uploaded, you will be able to find them again in the Object Manager under "My Media" > "Uploaded" > "Pictures".

5. Now select the image and insert it into the workspace via drag & drop or the "Insert" button.

Integrate music

Would you like your website to play music to add a certain atmosphere? It's easy with MAGIX Website Maker 5.

Upload new songs in the Object Manager via "My Media" -> "Music" or use tracks which you have already saved in your Online Album.

Use drag & drop to position the track at an open position in the workspace. MAGIX Website Maker 5 automatically creates a player to play the track.

You can design the player yourself, of course. Double-click on the player to open "Properties" and then "Player Skin". You can select a template here and apply it by double-clicking, i.e. the player will be adjusted automatically.

"Playback" lets you specify

 whether or not the music is played automatically when the website is

accessed, and whether

 it should be played back in a loop or just one time.  Use the slider to adjust the volume.

Text

Insert text:

 To insert text into your website, select the "Text" category from the Object

Manager.

 Use the "Text field" option to preview various text types (fonts) in the object

selection.

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 Click in the text box and write your text.

Format text: You can format text boxes as well as all other objects via the object properties.

Here the usual text formatting options can be specified.

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Tables

The table

template makes creating and editing tables child's play.

Templates for tables are available under "Text > Text tables". Drag the desired table to its final position on your website and adjust the number of columns and rows via the Properties Manager.

Activa

te the table's "Manual editing" feature to customize the text.

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You can link

text boxes via the "Link" tab.

If you want to link to a page on your own website, choose the "Internal link" option and select the page from the selection list.

If you wish to link to an external page, you can also specify whether the page should open in a new or the same window.

Activate Download link (view page 49) if you want

visitors to be able to download a

file when they click on a text.

Animation

The "Animations" category provides a large selection of animations. These funny and playful elements really add life to your page. Be careful not to add too many animations though, as less is sometimes more.

Note: Animations are only displayed in the workspace as placeholders. To get an original view of the effect, click "Preview" to open the website's preview.

Shapes

Shapes and

objects can be selected in the Object Manager by clicking on the Decoration option. Here you'll find a large selection of stylistic elements like arrows, geometric figures, headers, backgrounds, and much more for your website. These can be edited and customized just like all other objects via "Properties".

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Media presentation

Select a template for presenting your photos, videos, or music tracks. Gallery, filmstrip and photo table offer everything you could ever want for presenting your photos. Just test what you like the most.

The "YouTube video" option allows you to show videos from www.youtube.com on your website. Click "Insert" and enter the link or code of the corresponding video in the dialog that appears. Click on "OK" to link the video to the video monitor on your page. (You will obtain the code for the YouTube video by clicking on "Embed".)

Picture frames

In MAGIX Website Maker 5 you'll find useful magnetic picture frames to enhance the appearance of your photos. Picture frames can be selected in the Object Manager from the "Picture frames" category in portrait or landscape format.

1. Move the matching picture frames onto the workspace using drag & drop or

via the "Insert" button.

2. Now go to your picture folder, e.g. My pictures > Uploaded > Pictures.

3. Select the photo you want to add to the picture frame and then drag it onto

the picture frame using drag & drop. The picture snaps into the frame automatically.

Size and position can be

customized using the arrows (object handles).

Your photo is displayed in the best way possible!

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Note: If you've already inserted an image into a page and want to add a

picture frame later, then the picture frame will be added a layer above the image and it will be covered. Simply change the layers of the objects by moving the affected objects in the Page Manager under "Page objects". The picture frame must be a layer lower than the picture.

Extras

Of course, MAGIX Website Maker 5 also gives you the option of integrating visitor counters, guestbooks, contact forms, and other accessories into your website. Simply select one of the different designs, add it to the desired page and individually customize it.

Delete entries in guestbooks

If you want to delete an entry in your guestbook, then proceed as follows:

1. Start Website Maker.

2. Go to the particular page that contains the guestbook via "Pages".

3. Se

lect the guestbook among the objects on this page. A small button with a

cross appears behind every guestbook entry.

4. Click the cross behind the entry you would like to delete. The entry will be

deleted if you confirm the action in the dialog that appears.

Google Static Maps

To embed a Google Map on your website, proceed as follows:

1. Select a destination on the Google Maps homepage http://maps.google.com/ and zoom into the map according to your preferences.

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2. Open the

or instant messaging (IM) to the clipboard: Right-click on the link and select "Copy" from the menu.

links located above the map to the right and copy the link for email

Switch to the Website Maker window and select "Extras > Google Static

Maps" in the Object Manager.

4. If you click on "Insert", a dialog pops up where you can insert the link text from the clipboard: Right-click in the dialog and select "Paste" from the menu.

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Confirm by clicking on "O

K". The map now appears as an object on the current page and can be moved and customized freely.

Scale, position, and mirror

Each object's size and position can be adjusted.

 Select your picture object in the work

space. The typical handle arrows will then appear at the sides of the object.

 Drag the arrows while holding down the

left-mouse button to distort the picture.

 If you drag the corners while holding down

the "Shift" key you can scale your photo.

 Click on the cross to start repositioning the object.  You can rotate the photo by clicking on the cross and, while holding down the

left-mouse button, draw a circle with the mouse. The photo will now follow the movement of the mouse.

 If you wish to mirror your photo, simply drag the arrows with the mouse

across the middle axis and your photo will be mirrored.

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Adjusting page contents with the Properties Manager

Here you can edit the properties of all of the objects on your website. Select an object and open one of the properties areas to change it.

Note: Not every property can be applied to every object. The properties areas are adjusted automatically according to the selected object.

Click on one

of the tabs at the top to change the properties areas.

"Reset" allows you to change the properties back to their default settings at any time. The two small buttons to the right enable you to change the layer position of objects that overlap each other, i.e. which object is on top and which is underneath.

Text format

Once you have selected a text box, you can find and adjust the text properties in the "Properties" tab under "T". You can change the font type, size, alignment, etc. and adjust the scroll bar of longer text boxes.

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Select a

text box and then move the slider located below "Opacity". The further you move the slider to the left, the less opacity the text will have. It appears brighter as the background shines through.

Would you like to change the color of the images on your website? Just color them in:

1. Uncheck the "Selectively" box.

2. Reduce the opacity with the help of the slider (move the slider to the left).

3. Select the desired color in the "Colors" area.

Changes are immediately visible in the image.

Effects

Select one of your homepage's objects and choose from among the numerous effects available in "Animation", "Filters", and "Blend".

For some effects you can also specify space, angle, color, etc.

Linking/links

MAGIX Website Maker 5 make it easy to create links to other pages. It doesn't matter whether the link is to a page within your website (internal) or to a page of another website on the Internet (external).

1. Select an object or section of text in the workspace which you would like to link to another page.

2. Go to "Properties > Links" and select the link's target. Is it internal or external or do you want to create a download link?

 If the link is internal, use the drop-down menu to select the corresponding

page of your website.

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 For

external links simply enter the full website address (URL).

 If you want to provide a link on your website that allows visitors to download a

file onto their PC, please select "Download link". Select the desired file from among the uploaded files and the download link will be created. Whenever visitors click on this link on your website, a dialog will open where the storage location for the file can be specified.

3. After you have published your website, you can test the links online.

Settings

You can adjust position, size, scaling, and the rotation angle of the object here.

Link hidden page

If you have individual pages on your site that don't appear in the navigation, but rather only by being accessed from other sites (internal linking), then proceed as follows:

Step 1

Hide a page by

1. activating the "Navigation" under "Pages" and then

2. opening "Properties -> Navigation", then selecting the page which should

not be shown in the navigation and deactivating it (click the eye icon behind

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navigation bar will be adjusted accordingly.

Step 2

Create an internal link to this page

1. by selecting the website under "Pages" which should contain the link to the

hidden page.

2. Select the text that should be linked.

3. Switch to "Links" under "Properties".

4. Activate "Internal link" and select the hidden page.

After the changes have been saved, you will need to publish your site again to update it online.

Start website

You can launch a preview of your current website project at any time via the Preview button.

After you've uploaded your website to the Internet via Menu > Publish, you can access your website at any time via your Internet address. To do so, open your browser, enter your address into the address bar of the browser, and press "Enter" on your keyboard.

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Specify keywords for search engines

MAGIX Website Maker 5 lets you specify keywords in the menu under "Settings...". Enter these words via "Website title -> Keywords for web search". Separate the concepts with commas.

Note: There is no guarantee about where your website will be placed in a search engine's index. There are as many different search algorithms as there are search engines, and these all read different information about your homepage for display in the search results.

Tip: Create a good website with interesting content. Don't try optimizing everything for every search engine. SEO (search engine optimization) is a kind of science that comapnies work with to be found in the flood of information. This process cannot be compared with simply entering key search terms.

Export

The complete website can be displayed in another website by using the export function. A link will be created to the original website which still exists on the MAGIX server.

So, if you already have another website on another server, then you can have your MAGIX website displayed there, too. For this some HTML code will be produced which you will need to add to your other website. This code ensures that the website generated using MAGIX Website Maker 5 will be displayed correctly (objects, etc.) when the other website is opened.

Note: The export function doesn't allow a complete download of the file, since synchronization of the guest book, the counter, and the Online Album requires that the page be located on the MAGIX server. Uploading the website via FTP to a third-party server is therefore not possible at this time for technical reasons.

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The complete website including menus, all sub-pages, and media should be re-used.

Select "Export website" from the main menu. A window will open in which you can find the code for your website or its links and can copy it here for use elsewhere.

The text you

are copying from the text box here is the address of your website for displaying it in the new website. This code also contains additional information that is required for displaying your website correctly. Just like usual text this code can be copied from the text box into the clipboard and then reinserted.

"Right-click > Insert" inserts the content of the clipboard at the desired position.

Shortcuts: Select all: Ctrl + A Copy: Ctrl + C Paste: Ctrl + V

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Control Center functions

Control Center - Overview

At a glance, you can see which Online Album you are using (free, classic, or premium) if it is active. The same applies to Website Maker, which is available as a free, easy, and deluxe version. All functions connected with these services can be accessed by clicking them.

You can also see the storage capacity display on the start page in the Control Center. This doesn't just show you the maximum memory available to you for your projects, it also shows you how much is also being used.

If both services are active, i.e. Online Album and Website Maker, then you will see 2 links under "My pages": One accesses your Album Website, and the other takes you to the website that you have created with Website Maker.

"News & regarding MAGIX Online World.

Settings

You may adjust the personal data that you entered when you registered for MAGIX Online World here:

 Name & Address: if your address or telephone number has changed, then

you can change this information here.

 Email & Password: Your email address serves as your login name and as a

way for us to contact you. For this reason, you should always enter your

Announcements" keeps you informed about developments at MAGIX

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current email address. If you would like to enter a new password for security reasons, then go ahead and do so here.

 Subdomain: The name of your Album Website is normally generated from

your name and last name. To change your subdomain, enter the new name here. If it has not been assigned already, then your Album Website will appear with this name after you save it.

 Payment data: keep your payment data up-to-date to avoid extra costs due

to charge-backs, etc.

"Activate services / deactivate" allows you to activate online services so that your website can be accessed online or deactivated so that it is hidden.

Note: This function may only be used for free services and not for subscriptions.

Access: If you have any fee-based subscriptions running and would like to stop using MAGIX Online World, then you may delete your access. You may not delete Online World access as long as you have fee-based subscriptions running.

Note: Please note the cancellation period specified in our General terms of Service of eight weeks prior to expiry of services. Canceled subscriptions run until the end of the specified period in spite of cancellation. At this point, automatic switching to the corresponding free version will take place.

Rename subdomains

Upon registering with MAGIX Website Maker 5, you will automatically receive a subdomain (web address) for your website – irrespective of the package you select. This is usually http://your-name.magix.net. If you already have a MAGIX Online Album with the same name, then the extension /website will be added to the subdomain to indicate the website.

Note: If you change the subdomain, the new name applies globally, i.e. your Online Album can also be found under the new domain.

If you want to change your subdomain's address, ...

1. .... then log in at http://www.magix-website.com by entering your email

address and password.

2. In the Control Center, select "Settings > Web address." The current

subdomain will be displayed.

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3. Enter the new address in the input field and confirm by clicking "Save".

Note: Only the middle part of the address can be changed; "magix.net/website" remains unchanged.

Note! Domains cannot be renamed. This is only possible for subdomains.

Help & Support

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers are available here to help you with any problems you may have. You'll also find:

 step-by-step instructions for moving a domain,  manuals for MAGIX services,  a list of system requirements for using services properly,  a glossary featuring Internet concepts, and  an offer & price list for fee-based service packages.

Contact

If you have technical questions or questions about contracts, then you may use this online form to get in touch with MAGIX customer service or with technical support.

1. Select a subject and enter your inquiry into the text field.

2. Before you send this form, a security question must be answered (correctly

recognize and enter the sequence of characters in the graphic). Note that your entries are case-sensitive.

Start Flash Widget Maker

You'll find the Flash Widget Maker on the overview page of your Control Center under your Website Maker service.

Starting the Flash Widget Maker with a click will close Website Maker in case it is open.

1. Select a widget:

Select an adequate widget, depending on the type of media you want to present: a photo table for presenting photos or videos, for example, or an audio player for music files. The templates change according to which template is selected. Select a template and click on "Continue" to go to the next step.

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2. Customize

First, you have to upload files for the widget. If you've already uploaded files for a Website Maker project, you will find them organized into the following areas: pictures, videos, music, and other. If you haven't uploaded data for a Website Maker project yet, please proceed as follows:

Click on this button and a small dialog will appear. By clicking on "Select files", you can navigate to the files in question. Select them and confirm by clicking "Open". Once all files are included in the list, click on "Upload now".

Then click on "Insert" to add all files that you want to have presented by the widget to the playlist to the left. Now you can customize the widget's size or playback properties, etc. Once you have made all changes, click on "Continue".

3. Insert:

In the third step, the code for the widget is displayed. This code needs to be copied in order to be able to embed the widget into external HTML websites.

If you want to reuse or customize the widget at a later stage, you can save it with a unique name and open and customize it later in the first step.

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Online Album

Switch in the Control Center to "Online Album" and access the "My Album" area.

You can see which Online Album package you are using, and you can display your album website in an Internet browser by clicking the link or project.

The following functions are available in the menu:

 Open album website : Opens your album website for viewing.  Change design template: Opens MAGIX Website Maker 5 and also the dialog

for you to adjust the album design automatically.

 Upload contents: Opens MAGIX Website Maker 5 and the dialog "upload

media".

 Manage album & contents: Opens MAGIX Website Maker 5 in the main

screen so that you can move, delete, and add content into the folders.

 Invite friends: O

pens MAGIX Website Maker 5 and the dialog "Invite friends".

If you would like to change the web address, click "Change" beside the link to access the Control Center and the "Settings -> Web address (view page 54)" area.

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Website Maker

Switch in the Control Center to "Website Maker" and access the "Website projects" area.

You can see which Website Maker package you are using, plus an overview of the next higher packages.

All website projects are listed, and their menus offer the following functions:

 Edit: Opens the corresponding project in Website Maker for editing.  Open: If you have published this website project, then you can use this

function to open the website in an Internet browser for viewing.

 Publish: If your website has not been published, then you can use this

function to exchange the current website project with this project.

 Delete: Deletes this project.

Clicking "Create new project" allows another project to be created for publishing.

Domain Service

Click here to list your current domains. Click the corresponding web address to load this website in an Internet browser for viewing. You may also add a new domain via "Register domain".

Email

If you have subscribed to Website Maker deluxe, then you will have 5 email accounts (1 GB each)available to you which you may access from here.

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Google AdSense

Google AdSe

nse provides advertising that is automatically adjusted according to the contents of your website. You can choose between text and image advertisements. Just a few clicks, and these can be embedded in your website – you'll receive payment whenever a user clicks a targeted ad.

1. Click here https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=21592&to c=134 to access the introduction to Google AdSense and get sta

rted.

2. After registering with Google AdSense and the creation of your advertising, log into Website Maker's Control Center.

3. Select "Embed Google AdSense" under "What would you like to do?" on the "Start page".

4. If you have multiple domains, then select the domain under the first point where you would like to embed the advertising.

5. Under the third point, enter the HTML code created by Google AdSense as required (see "Help" beside the 4th entry box).

6. Save the entries by clicking "Save" – finished!

You will have to repeat the process for each advertisement you want to embed.

Upgrade now

Click here to subscribe to Website Maker deluxe.

 10,000 MB web space  over 100 web designs  over 1,000 design objects  Effects, media player, animations, and much more  1 domain included²  5 email accounts (1 GB each)  Multi-project mode  Google AdSense™  Page password protection  Program updates  No advertising  only 4.99 per month

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Domain & Email

Here you can assign your existing domains to websites, register additional domains, and manage and buy new email accounts.

My domains

Flexibly assign the domains you registered with MAGIX as well as the MAGIX web addresses (subdomains) to your websites that are published in the MAGIX Online World.

This applies to:

 Your Online Album website  Your Website Maker projects  Your websites that you uploaded via FTP (for example, from MAGIX Web

Designer)

Not

e: Your MAGIX web address "http://yourname.magix.net" and registered

domains can be assigned freely. This does not apply to specific addresses that have been assigned to a service (on the basis of your MAGIX web address http://yourname.magix.net):

 /album (only for the Online Album website)  /website (only for your Website Maker projects)  /public (only for websites uploaded via FTP)

Assigning domains to my websites

Step 1: Log in to your MAGIX Online World and select "Domain & Email". All of

your domains and subdomains (MAGIX web addresses) registered with MAGIX are displayed here.

Step 2: Freely assign domain(s) to a website:

 Assign a domain to a website that was uploaded via FTP:

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To do so, select the assignment option "FTP" for the corresponding domain. The dialog that pops up displays the folder structure of your FTP area. Select the folder to which the corresponding website (with the start file index.htm(l)) was uploaded. This is usually the root directory, but you can also assign subfolders freely.

Please note that the start file "index.htm(l)" always has to be available in the corresponding FTP folder in order to be able to open your website via your domain. It doesn't matter whether it is in the root directory or in subfolders. This enables you to publish multiple websites at the same time and to flexibly assign them to your domains.

 Assign a domain to a Website Maker project:

Select the assignment option "Website Maker project" for the corresponding domain. The dialog that pops up displays an overview of your saved Website Maker projects. Click on "Select" to freely assign a project to your domain.

 Assign a domain to your Online Album website:

Select the assignment option "Album website" for the corresponding domain. In the dialog that appears, confirm that the selected domain should open your album website.

 Assign a domain to no website:

Select the assignment option "No assignment" for the corresponding domain. In the dialog that appears, confirm that the selected domain should not have any assignment. Whenever someone now opens the domain, the MAGIX Online World "website under construction" page will appear.

Register domain

If you would like a web address that doesn't include magix.net, you can purchase a domain with the following endings via "Register domain": .de, .ch, .at, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .co.uk, .nl.

1. To do so, click on "Single domain". An input window for your desired

domain appears.

2. Enter your domain name of choice and click on "Check".

3. If the domain is not available, enter a different name and check it again. If

the name is available, select it and click on the "Register now" button that appears. Follow the instructions and enter your information to conclude the contract.

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When will your domain be available?

As soon as you have decided on a domain and completed your registration, MAGIX will send your domain application to the relevant NIC (Network Information Center). For newly registered users, it can take up to three days for the registration to be processed. Normally, registration should be completed within 1-4 hours. Your domain status can be requested at any time via the Website Control Center at www.magix-website.com.

Note: Even with successful registrations it can take up to 24 hours until your domain is accessible on the Internet.

If you have any problems registering your domain, please contact shop@magix-online.com

Fees:

Registration of a domain requires a one-time set-up fee of 9.99 and entrance into a fee-based contract. Any trial periods are canceled automatically. Duration amounts to 12 months and must be canceled in writing at least 8 weeks before expiry (see General Terms of Service), otherwise an automatic extension follows, including debiting for a further 12 months.

Email accounts:

Email packages can only be purchased if a domain is available via Website Maker. The account size of all email accounts offered via MAGIX Website Maker amounts to 1 Gbyte per account.

Single-project mode:

In the Website Maker easy package, all registered domains can refer to only one published website project.

Multi-project mode:

The Website Maker deluxe and Website Maker easy Plus packages (acquired as a result of purchasing a Website Maker package in a retail store) allow different website projects to be published on any registered domains.

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Transferring a domain to MAGIX

you already have a domain with another provider (Strato, 1&1, alfahosting,

If profihost, etc.), you can easily switch domains to MAGIX using the domain switch form (KK form – provider switch form). After you have transferred your domain, your MAGIX website will be accessed via your old domain.

Note: Currently only Website Maker easy, Website Maker deluxe and Website Maker easyplus customers can transfer their domains.

Currently, domains with the following endings can be transferred to MAGIX: .de, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .ch, .at, .nl, .co.uk.

Requirements for domain switching: You must be the domain owner (AdminC) or have a contractual agreement with the domain owner about the switch of the domain.

This is how it works in detail:

1. Register with MAGIX Online World for free.

2. Upgrade to Website Maker easy or Website Maker deluxe in your Control

Center.

3. Download the KK form from our website and print it out.

4. Fill out the KK form in full and sign it. Please make sure that it is legible.

5. Terminate the contract with your previous provider.

6. Please fill out the form for the domain transfer / provider switch for your

domain from your old provider and sign it.

7. The form and instructions can be found on the website of your old provider.

8. The fax number of the MAGIX Service Team is: +49 (0) 5741-310 768

Please make sure to fax us the following documents:

1. Filled-out and signed KK form (domain transfer/provider switch)

2. The confirmation of cancelation from your previous provider

3. The authorization code (for the domain endings. .de, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .ch, .at, .nl, .co.uk

Please contact your current provider for the authorization code. Once you have faxed us all documents, our service team will take care of the domain transfer. You will receive an email from us in due time with all the most important information. This may take a few days.

Time periods: Approx. 1-2 weeks as the current domain owner and the current provider must both agree to the domain switch.

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.com, .net, .org, .info and .biz domains can be transferred to another registrar 60 days, at the earliest, after the transfer or after registering for the first time.

Tip! Avoid additional costs: Please make sure to terminate previously existing web hosting contracts with your old provider so that you do not have to continue paying these fees.

Prices: Please note that when registering a domain (when switching as well) a one-time setup fee to the amount of 9.99 will be charged. Monthly fees for the domain will also be charged. See price list http://www.magix-online.com/de/angebote__preise.1602.html.

My email accounts

Your email accounts with MAGIX are listed here.

Set up email account

The Website Maker deluxe package includes 5 email accounts per domain. They can be created by clicking on "Add". You can freely choose the address. You can also assign a password to every account, which has to be entered in order to open MAGIX Webmail and manage your emails.

You can delete a personal account in order to, for example, set up a new one with a different address.

Webmail

You can start MAGIX Webmail for every email address. MAGIX Webmail works like most well-known webmail services (Hotmail, Gmail, etc.).

Click on the account (email address) and enter the password in the window that appears.

Note: MAGIX Webmail is only available once a domain has been registered successfully and you have set up an account.

Tip in case your webmail doesn't open: Seeing as MAGIX Webmail opens as a pop-up, your browser's pop-up blocker might prevent it from starting. Deactivate it or enter MAGIX as an exception.

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Use email programs for accessing your emails

In case you want to access your email account with an email program, use the following data. Repeat this for all accounts.

 When accessing via IMAP

IMAP server: mail.magix-website.com SMTP server: mail.magix-website.com User name: Email address of the account Password: The account's password

 When accessing via POP3

POP3 server: mail.magix-website.com SMTP server: mail.magix-website.com User name: Email address of the account Password: The account's password

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MAGIX Online Album

In the MAGIX Online Album you can post your favorite photos online and then send the link to your friends. All photos are immediately available from anywhere in the world on a professionally-designed photo website, in well-organized photo galleries, as full-screen slideshows, or in the form of a personal photo e-card.

 Personalized photo website in many designs.  Unique Internet address (URL).  Upload your pictures directly from a camera phone, send the link, and share

the picture with other camera phone users.

 Full-screen online slideshows with fade effects and music.  Send custom designed e-cards with your own photos.  Share your photos with friends, including Internet management and password

access to private albums.

Your photos online

MAGIX Online Album is available in three versions, of which the smallest (the FREE album with 500 MB webspace for your photos) is entirely free.

The larger versions (CLASSIC or PREMIUM) are available for a monthly charge, but also come with many handy features, such as a faster website, 5,000 MB or 10,000 MB storage space, more website designs or access by mobile phone/PDA.

More information about prices and services is available at the MAGIX WEBSITE.

Using your MAGIX Online Media Manager, you can quickly manage your photo website, upload photos and music, create new albums, add designs and text, and much more. All online without even having to download any extra software! Worldwide, easy and quick in just a few clicks. At http://www.magix-photos.com

The following options are also available:

Send e-cards and photo emails

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Send your ph

otos as unique ecards with great designs or as a photo email to

your friends and family.

Order photo prints and gifts

Order paper prints or great photo gifts from your MAGIX Online Album and have them delivered directly to your home, or pick them up from a photo lab in your area. Delivery time is usually just 2 - 3 days.

magix.info

Share your knowledge & get answers This MAGIX service offers you and the

MAGIX Community at large a central platform for exchanging knowledge, photos, videos, and music, for discussing and evaluating, for communicating with one another, for presenting yourself, and networking with other members.

You will find the sections "Questions & Answers", "Show & Discuss", "Online Training", and "Chat" where you can play an active or passive role in the MAGIX Community. For this there's not only the www.magix.info http://www.magix.info/uk portal, but magix.info directly in your product.

Ask questio

ns online

If you have questions or problems with your MAGIX program or you're looking for tips & tricks concerning multimedia, then you're at the right place.

Display all questions & answers...

Use the questions which other community members have asked and the collective knowledge of the answers to improve your own working methods, to solve problems, and to get to know the details of MAGIX Website Maker 5.

Launch the online training center

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Learn not only theoretically, but also practically what the program is capable of: "learning by doing", quickly and uncomplicated.

Let your friends view the contents of your MAGIX.info screen over the Internet on their PCs.

Ideal for viewing photos and videos together or for receiving support for questions arising during your creative workflow while using the program (a licensed client will be installed for this purpose).

MAGIX Magazine

The MAGIX Magazine – well-informed & up-to-date:

 Digital trends  Interesting websites  Useful information about MAGIX products

You can find the MAGIX Magazine at www.magixmagazine.com.

MAGIX Online Print Service

MAGIX Online Print Service gives you the opportunity to order photo prints and gifts, for example, t-shirts or mugs. With just a few clicks, your photos are uploaded into the Web and the finished photos or gift items are delivered to your home within a few days.

 High-quality prints in all standard formats or poster size  Fun photo products like t-shirts, calendars, mugs, mouse pads, etc.  Convenient round-the-clock order service from your home  Fast delivery within just a few days directly to your doorstep  Easy to reorder online with just one click of the mouse

Quality prints and great photo gifts from your digital pictures – it's that easy

1. Select photos

Click on "Order" on the MAGIX Website http://www.magix-prints.de and on "Upload pho without MAGIX Photo Manager.

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Click the arrow button to upload, and then select the images which you would like to print and click on "Upload images".

2. Format and select

Select the desired texture, amount and the print format (10 x 15...) or photo gift (cup, t-shirt...).

One great option is the crop function for your prints. To do so, click on the "Image format" while preview of your photo. In the preview window you can see how your photo print will come out.

3. Send order

After you have made your settings selections, click on the button "OK". Now simply enter your address and the delivery method.

You receive an order confirmation by email which contains a link providing you with the status of your order.

Home delivery

Have your prints and photo gifts delivered to your house, or pick up them up directly at a local photo lab, and save on delivery costs. Delivery time is usually 2 - 3 days.

You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the Internet.

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Catooh – the Online Content Library

Catooh provides you with high-quality photos, videos, and music for every theme, expanded by intelligent iContent with professional Soundpools, DVD menu templates, and brilliant MAGIX ShowMaker styles to help you make your photo, video, and music projects reality. All of this is available directly from your MAGIX software.

Just choose "Online" from the menu "Catooh" to set up an Internet connection.

Browse through the thematically sorted categories or view the results directly by entering a keyword. After downloading, you can drag the objects from the Media Pool directly into your arrangement.

Tip: Read the introduction online http://rdir.magix.net/?page=JRF6LASAR2Z3!

MAGIX Fotobuch

Experience your finest photos as a high-quality album!

 Create albums easily yourself  Large selection of book formats  Super-fast delivery directly to your house

It's easy:

1. Download the software for free: To design your personal album, first you will need to save the free MAGIX Fotobuch software on your computer.

 Just click on "Free download" and save the software on your drive.  After you have downloaded it, double click the installation file on your desktop

and the program will install itself. Deinstallation is possible at any time, of course.

2. Albums made easy: As soon you have opened the MAGIX Fotobuch interface, you can start making your unique album with only a few clicks. Just select the images which you would like to have printed in your album and drag them into the software. A number of functions make it possible for you to edit and design everything just the way you want it to be. You can always save your album file and continue editing it later on.

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3. Burn a CD or send online: Once you have finished your album, start the

ordering process by clicking the "Order" button. You can choose whether you would like to burn the file onto a CD and send it in the mail or whether you would like to send the file comfortably online. A wizard will help you with every step. You can see the albums you've created on the site, manage them, and order them.

Now you can look forward to receiving an album created by you of your own beautiful photos!

MAGIX Blog Service

YOU make the news – Create you own online journal with MAGIX Blog Service!

Easy to use and lightning fast – Design your own online journal (blog) however you want: Categories, keyword for quick searching, calendar, archiving, and much more. No HTML knowledge required!

Create an account and add up to 5 individual blogs; you decide what your subdomain should be (http://your-name.magix.net/blog) – all without any banners.

Spam guard: Captchas make the commenting function even more secure against spam and comments which come from IP addresses or contain links that are listed in different blacklists.

Manage it: MAGIX Blog Service lets you invite authors for your blogs to work together on their growth. Up to 10 authors can work together on a single blog. Every editor can be assigned specific rights: Editor and chief editor - entries by an editor must be authorized by the chief editor before going live. The chief editor does not require any authorization!

Webspace: All media that you use in MAGIX Blog Service is managed in the storage space for MAGIX Online Album. If you still don't have MAGIX Online Album, then you will receive a free album with 500MB worth of space when you register for the blog service. Upgrade to classic subscription with 2,000 MB, or you can switch to the premium service with 5,000 MB of memory at any time for a small fee.

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Glossary

Browser

A browser (also known as web browser, or Internet browser) is a computer program that displays websites. The best-known browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.

CC stands for "Connectivity Co-ordination" and describes how the change of a domain name from one provider to another occurs (domain transfer).

DNS

The abbreviation DNS stands for Domain Name Service and refers to a provider of Internet services that registers domain names for customers.

Domain

A domain is the website's Internet address. It consists of the name of the Internet protocol (usually http://), the computer or network name (such as www), the second-level domain (such as magix), and the top level domain (such as .com, .net).

Altogether we have: protocol://networkname.second-level-domain.top-level-domain (such as "http://www.magix.com").

Domains are allocated by a country's so-called NIC (Network Information Center). In Germany the DENIC is responsible for the release of domains. MAGIX takes care of this registration and technical maintenance of your domain as well as the webhosting of your site (created with MAGIX Website Maker).

Domain transfer

See CC. If you already have a domain, you can move it from your previous provider to another provider.

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HTTP

Stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol and is used for transferring websites onto the Internet (from web server to the browser). For this reason, the abbreviation http:// always comes before the Internet address. This is automatically inserted and does not have to be entered when entering the Internet address.

Hyperlink

Hyperlinks (or in short "links") are references to other websites/online documents (or other computer networks). They build the base of the World Wide Web (WWW) as it is only via these hyperlinks that networking or interlinking between the billions of website out there is actually possible.

IMAP

Stands for Internet Mail Access Protocol and is an advanced procedure used for receiving emails.

POP3

Stands for Post Office Protocol (version 3) and is used in standard email programs for receiving email (for example, Outlook Express). POP3 enables email to be collected by the provider's email server and loaded into your email program.

Provider

A provider or ISP (Internet Service Provider) offers Internet services like webhosting or domains (DNS). In relation to the MAGIX Website Service, MAGIX is the provider.

SMTP

Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and enables the exchange of emails across computer networks.

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Subdomain

The independent area of a domain is called the subdomain. The name of the respective subdomain is written before the domain name. The MAGIX domain looks like this: http://www.magix.net. A possible subdomain could therefore be "http://your-name.magix.net". You can create as many of these as you like.

Top-level domain

Top-level domains (TLD) are always those separated by a dot at the end of an Internet address (for example, "http://www.magix.com" < here, .com is the top-level domain). Among these are also country top-level domains, such as .co.uk, .us, .de as well as so-called generic top-level domains like .net, .org, .biz, and so on.

Traffic

Traffic (data transmission) occurs within your MAGIX Website Service as soon as data is transferred across the Internet: for example, when uploading or downloading files to your website or when someone else opens your website.

URL

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and describes where a source can be found online (for example, a website). The address or the path to the storage location of a file on your computer is known as a URL. Often the term URL is used as a term for the domain. The URL for the MAGIX website is: http://www.magix.co.uk

Webhosting

This means that an Internet Service Provider makes domains and webspace available to its customers. With the MAGIX Website Service, MAGIX provides webhosting to its customers.

Webmail

Webmail enables the customer to view and receive the contents of their email inbox without having to install email software on their computer. Customers of the MAGIX Website Service can use MAGIX Webmail for this.

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Webmaster

A webmaster is responsible for the administration and maintenance of a website. Often, the webmaster is also the owner of the website as well as the domain that belongs to it. Once you have registered a domain in the MAGIX Website Service, an email account will automatically be set up, for example: "mailto:webmaster@domainname.co.uk".

Webserver

Webserver refers to the computer on which your host saves your website's pages and which makes your pages accessible on the Internet 24-hours a day.

Website / web page – what is the difference?

A website is composed of many web pages. A website is characterized by a uniform navigation and graphic design.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications for displaying and playing back different data such as images, music files, and videos. Widgets are not independent applications, but are embedded into websites, for example.

World Wide Web (WWW)

WWW stands for "World Wide Web" and is the most used service of the Internet. On the WWW, web browsers (for example, Internet Explorer) are used to display information via websites. The process is colloquially called "Surfing the Internet".

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Index

3 steps to a professional website 19 36 great visitor counters for your website 16

Add Google Static Map 13 Adjusting page contents with the Properties Manager 33, 48 All you need for perfect Flash® websites! 12 Animation 43 Assigning domains to my websites 61

Before you start 8 Browser 73

Catooh – the Online Content Library 71 CC 73 Complete multimedia center 12 Contact 56 Control Center - Overview 54 Control Center functions 54 Copyright 2 Create animated Flash® widgets 13 Create your own buttons 15 Customer Service 6

Definition of concepts Webpage or website? 11 Delete entries in guestbooks 45 DNS 73 Domain 73 Domain & Email 61 Domain Service 59 Domain transfer 73

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Editing existing objects 20 Editing pages with the Page Manager 30, 35 Effects 49 Email 59 Export 28, 52 Export the entire website 53 Extras 45

Features 12 Filling your pages with the Object Manager 33, 39 Flash® technology 12 FTP access to your webspace 16 Functions window 20, 30

Google AdSense 60 Google Static Maps 13, 45

Help & Support 56 HTTP 74 Hyperlink 74

IMAP 74 Includes three web addresses (WSM4) 12 Insert pictures from the hard disk 39 Installation 9 Integrate music 40 Interactive photo & video gallery with impressive effects 14 Interface – The layout of MAGIX Website Maker 5 24 Introduction 11

Link hidden page 50 Link text 43

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Link to Facebook & Twitter 13 Linking/links 43, 49 Loading new objects 21

MAGIX Blog Service 72 MAGIX Fotobuch 71 MAGIX Magazine 69 MAGIX Online Album 67 MAGIX Online Print Service 69 MAGIX services in detail 67 magix.info 68 Media presentation 44 Menu 25, 26, 27 My domains 61 My email accounts 65 My Media 39

Object grid 29 Objects 25, 33 Online Album 58 Online software – no installation required 12

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Package contents 8 Page menu 31, 32 Page objects 37 Page password protection 38 Pages 25, 30 Photos presented as filmstrips or photo tables 15 Picture frames 44 POP3 74 Preface 3 Preview 22 Preview & publish 26 Product activation 9, 10 Properties 33 Provider 74

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Quick start 17

Scale, position, and mirror 47 Settings 50, 54, 58 Shapes 43 SMTP 74 Specify keywords for search engines 52 Start - Website Maker and Online World Control Center 17 Start Flash Widget Maker 13, 56 Start website 51 Step 1 - Select layout 19 Step 2 - Edit pages 19 Step 3 - Publish website 23 Style 49 Subdomain 75 Synchronize with your MAGIX Online Album 12 System requirements 8

Table templates for precise text management 15 Tables 42 Text 40 Text format 48 The new, extra-fast multi-file upload function 15 Toolbar 25, 26 Top-level domain 75 Traffic 75 Transferring a domain to MAGIX 64

Upgrade now 60 Upload and play animated GIFs 14 URL 75

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Web hosting 23 Webhosting 75 Webmail 75 Webmaster 76 Webserver 76 Website / web page – what is the difference? 76 Website layers 37 Website Maker 25, 59 Website Maker and Control Center 24 Website Maker functions 35 Website settings 28 What is MAGIX Website Maker 5? 11 What's new in MAGIX Website Maker 5 13 Widgets 76 Workspace 25, 30 World Wide Web (WWW) 76

Your domain name of choice 13

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Xara Website Maker - 5.0 Operating Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Preface

Customer Service

Europe

North America

Before you start

Package contents

System requirements

Installation

Product activation

Introduction

What is MAGIX Website Maker 5?

Definition of concepts: Webpage or website?

Features

Flash® technology

Online software – no installation required

Complete multimedia center

Includes three web addresses (WSM4)

Synchronize with your MAGIX Online Album

All you need for perfect Flash® websites!

What's new in MAGIX Website Maker 5

Your domain name of choice

Add Google Static Map

Link to Facebook & Twitter

Create animated Flash® widgets

Upload and play animated GIFs

Interactive photo & video gallery with impressive effects

Photos presented as filmstrips or photo tables

Create your own buttons

Table templates for precise text management

The new, extra-fast multi-file upload function

36 great visitor counters for your website

FTP access to your webspace

Quick start

Start: Website Maker and Online World Control Center

3 steps to a professional website

Step 1: Select layout

Step 2: Edit pages

Step 3: Publish website

Web hosting

Interface – The layout of MAGIX Website Maker 5

Website Maker and Control Center

Website Maker

Toolbar

Preview & publish

Menu

Workspace

Functions window

Website Maker functions

Editing pages with the Page Manager

Website layers

Page objects

Page password protection

Filling your pages with the Object Manager

My Media

Text

Animation

Shapes

Media presentation

Picture frames

Extras

Scale, position, and mirror

Adjusting page contents with the Properties Manager

Text format

Style

Effects

Linking/links

Settings

Link hidden page

Start website

Specify keywords for search engines

Export

Export the entire website

Control Center functions

Control Center - Overview

Settings