Drupal Gardens Essentials

Introduction
Welcome
Previewing the finished project
What is Drupal?
What is Drupal Gardens?
Getting started with Drupal Gardens
Getting help
Using the exercise files
 
1. Getting Around Drupal Gardens
Using the administrative overlay
Using the dashboard, toolbar, and shortcut bar
Touring the newly created site
Configuring the site
 
2. Content
Creating and managing content
Creating and managing content types
Embedding YouTube videos and other media
Subscribing to RSS feeds
Categorizing RSS feeds
Managing tags and taxonomies
Creating dynamic pages with simple views
Creating image galleries
 
3. Site Structure
Working with blocks
Setting up rotating banners
Understanding menus
Setting up contact forms
Adding and removing functionality
 
4. Site Membership
Managing users
Adjusting user permissions
Managing comments
Slowing spam
Starting discussion forums
Creating blogs
Setting up mailing lists
Using best practices for online clubs
 
5. Making Sites Interact with the World
Publishing RSS feeds
Taking advantage of social media
Improving search engine optimization (SEO)
Internationalizing sites
Tracking site usage with Google Analytics
 
6. Introducing the Theme Builder
Understanding Drupal themes
Understanding the Theme Builder
Switching, saving, and copying themes
Introducing custom CSS
Refining selections in the Theme Builder
Exporting themes
 
7. Creating Site Designs with the Theme Builder
Changing the site's color palette
Changing the site's main logo and favicon
Changing the column number and arrangement
Adding background colors and images
Changing element spacing and borders
Adjusting typography
Inserting raw CSS code into themes
 
8. Perfecting Site Designs
Finessing theme design
Eight ideas for modifying themes
 
9. Managing Sites
Monitoring sites
Duplicating and deleting sites
Adding custom domains
Using exported sites outside of Drupal Gardens
Hosting exported Drupal Gardens sites
 
Conclusion
Goodbye