WelcomeRapidWeaver for Mac
Thanks for choosing Rapidweaver.
If this is your first time using RapidWeaver, we strongly recommend you read through this quick start guide.
Once you're more familiar with RapidWeaver, we suggest you take a look at the Online Manual and Resources page, this will ensure you get the most out of RapidWeaver.
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If this is your first time using RapidWeaver, we strongly recommend you read through this quick start guide.
Once you're more familiar with RapidWeaver, we suggest you take a look at the Online Manual and Resources page, this will ensure you get the most out of RapidWeaver.
Keep RW in the Dock for easy access!
Get StartedAdding your first page
To add a new page to your website, click on the + symbol in the bottom left-hand corner of the main window.
Pick a page style from the page style sheet. The new page will appear in the webpage list on the left hand side of the main window.

We recommend you choose the Styled Text page, it works just like a text editor so you'll feel right at home.
After adding some content, press the "preview" tab located at the top of the main window to preview your newly created page.
Pick a page style from the page style sheet. The new page will appear in the webpage list on the left hand side of the main window.

We recommend you choose the Styled Text page, it works just like a text editor so you'll feel right at home.
After adding some content, press the "preview" tab located at the top of the main window to preview your newly created page.
Selecting a ThemePick a style for your site
To apply a theme to your website open the themes area by clicking on the "theme" button at the bottom right-hand corner of the main window.
Scroll through the list of themes and pick one that suites your needs.

Don't worry about picking your pefect theme just yet, as you can come back and change the theme of your site at any time.
Scroll through the list of themes and pick one that suites your needs.

Don't worry about picking your pefect theme just yet, as you can come back and change the theme of your site at any time.
Adding Sub PagesCategorize your information
Once you have added two or more pages to your site you can start to categorize them by adding subpages.
To add a subpage simply drag and drop one page onto another page.

You can add unlimited subpages, but from a usability point of view we would recommend you add no more than two sub menus as it can get very confusing for people visiting your site.
To add a subpage simply drag and drop one page onto another page.

You can add unlimited subpages, but from a usability point of view we would recommend you add no more than two sub menus as it can get very confusing for people visiting your site.
PublishingShow the world your creation
To publish your site click the publish button in the bottom left hand corner of the main window.
You can then choose to publish your site to an FTP, SFTP or .Mac server. Enter your account details and press the "Publish" button.

Upload times can vary greatly depending on the amount of pages and type of internet connection you have.
Next time you update your site, it will be very quick as RapidWeaver will only upload the information that is new or changed. We call this Smart Publishing!
You can then choose to publish your site to an FTP, SFTP or .Mac server. Enter your account details and press the "Publish" button.

Upload times can vary greatly depending on the amount of pages and type of internet connection you have.
Next time you update your site, it will be very quick as RapidWeaver will only upload the information that is new or changed. We call this Smart Publishing!