Create a site using Site Builder

The recommended method of creating a site is to use a Content Template Catalog compatible Site Builder template from the Site Builder wizard. This creates a site that is Content Template Catalog ready. We then edit the site by editing any existing pages and content, adding new pages using Content Template Catalog page templates, and adding Content Template Catalog portlets as required.

There are a set of CTC compatible Site Builder templates:

Empty Content site template

This template creates a site with a home page with Content Template Catalog theme extensions enabled.

Site with Home Page Template

This template creates a site with a Content Template Catalog landing home page with Content Template Catalog extensions enabled. We can add pages later with the WebSphere Portal site toolbar and add content to the pages. The site includes a landing page that allows users to quickly start adding content while still providing the same flexibility of the Empty Content Site.

Internet site template

This template creates an internet site with Content Template Catalog theme extensions enabled. The site includes Landing pages and Index and Detail page pairs.

Intranet site template

This template creates an intranet site with Content Template Catalog theme extensions enabled. The site includes Landing pages and Index and Detail page pairs.

This example shows how to create a new site using the Empty Content Site Template:

1. Go to Site Builder and create a new site using the Empty Content Site Template. This template creates a site with a home page with the Content Template Catalog theme extensions enabled.

2. Go to edit mode and add child pages using the CTC page templates as required

3. Add CTC portlets to the blank home page to display content and lists that would be most useful for the viewers.

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