Create a Simple Page
This friendly guide introduces you to the heart of Umbraco 17: creating content. It helps beginners grasp how to add a new page to the site tree and get it ready for the public. You’ll gain the basics of naming, saving, and launching a page. With this foundation, you’ll be able to grow your website's structure one step at a time.
Creating Your First Page
The Content tab in the Umbraco Backoffice is your command center. Everything is organized in a "tree" structure, making it easy to see which pages live under your Home node. Creating a page is as simple as right-clicking where you want it to go and choosing a template. This saves you time and ensures your site stays organized as it grows.
Understanding the Page Creation Process
Before jumping into adding text and images, you need to "initialize" your page in the system. No deep tech knowledge or coding is required—just a name for your page. The Backoffice acts as your digital filing cabinet. Use the search bar if you ever lose track of a page you've started. Start by right-clicking your Home node and selecting a "Web Page" to see how easy it is to build your site's map.
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Watch: Creating Your First Page in Umbraco 17+
This short video shows you the click-by-click process of creating a page in Umbraco 17. It highlights the "Create" menu and the "Save and Publish" button. You'll learn how to name your page and verify it appears in your site navigation.
Other Related Tutorials
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[Tutorial 1] Understanding the Content Tree
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[Tutorial 2] Scheduling Pages to Go Live Later
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[Tutorial 3] Deleting or Unpublishing Pages
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[Tutorial 4] Managing Your Media Library
Preparing the New Page
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Right-click the "Home" node in the Content section.
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Select 'Create' and choose the "Web Page" option from the list.
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Enter a Name in the top bar (this becomes your page title and URL).
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Click 'Save and Publish' to make the page official.
Pro-Tip: Always check the "Info" tab on your new page after publishing. It will give you the exact URL link so you can see how the page looks to your visitors immediately.
Where Next?
Now that you have mastered the basics of creating a simple page, are you ready to take full control over your website's design?
Instead of a fixed layout, why not try building with "blocks"? Your next step is to "Create a GRID Page"—the ultimate way to drag and drop custom sections, columns, and interactive elements exactly where you want them.
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