Step 4: Creating a page in the KU Template

The following are instructions on how to create a new page in the KU Template. Note: This assumes that you have already completed steps 1-3

  1. Create a new page - Using your favorite Web development tool, create a new page. If you are using Dreamweaver you will need to be in Code View rather than Design View. Your page should be completely blank of any code or content at this point.
    !Important: To use the KU Web Template, all the web pages you create should be given names ending with ".shtml". Dreamweaver templates are NOT compatible with the KU Template
  2. Include your header file - Copy and paste the following SSI directive at the beginning of your blank page and change "accountname" to your actual account name on the server: 
    <!--#set var="pagetitle" value="This is the title of my fabulous page" -->
<!--#set var="pagekeywords" value="ku, kansas, cool, site, spiffy, keyword" -->
<!--#set var="pagedescription" value="A fantasic website all about the world of oysters" -->

<!--#include virtual="/~accountname/myssi/myheader.shtml" -->
  3. Include the KU footer file - Copy and paste the following SSI directive at the end of your new web page: 
    <!--#include virtual="/~http/ssi/2009/footer_ku.shtml" -->
  4. Add your web page content - The main content of your web page should be added in between the two SSI directives. For basic layout examples, see the following:


That's it!

Upload your pages and your new site should be ready for viewing.