CMS Support - Frequent Challenges in CMS

After building hundreds of websites, we have found a handful of challenges crop up. Many of these issues are extremely frustrating and can take some time to troubleshoot and resolve. Consider these options:

  1. Copy/Paste Missteps - This one sounds too easy but it happens all the time. Since template based websites are often cut up into templates, modules, and content pages it can be easy to accidentally paste in the wrong HTML from another resource like Dreamweaver. The quickest way to troubleshoot is to pull up your source document (in Dreamweaver or some other editor) and view the source of your rendered web page (click preview on the page you want, right click on the page, and click 'View Source', 'View Page Source' or some equivalent). Compare the HTML of both source files and see if there are discrepencies.
  2. Naming Issues - Names of HTML blocks, variables, styles, images and other elements must be spelled correctly. One typo can drive you nuts because everything seems to be in the right place and yet the page doesn't render as it should. Double check that your names and paths are correct.
  3. Images Don't Show Up - Be sure your images are uploaded. Be sure the paths are correct in the templates, pages, and blocks.