Step 1: Create the Site In Designer

The designer of the site starts the process by creating a site connection to the server hosting the site, a site name, and a site address. The designer then defines the site assets (placeholders, page templates, element definitions, and so on) and builds the site based on these assets, including creating the site hierarchy (unless this task is left to the manager). All of these tasks are performed in Site Studio Designer.

Designer Application

Description of Designer Application

When finished, the designer notifies the site manager and site contributors that the site has been created and now must be managed and edited. To do this, the designer may place instructions in a contributor-only section of the site, or implement a more formal process using workflows or a different method in accordance with the organization's standard procedures.

Note: For more information on the Site Studio Designer application, see the Site Studio Designer Guide.