Question 1

Custom Domain Configuration

Accepted Answer

Custom Domain Configuration

Q: How to move existing site to CMS?

<h1 id="howtomoveexistingsitetocms">How to move existing site to CMS</h1> To move your static site to CMS you need to follow the guideline shown below Step-1: From your static site builder, export the site as json <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/screenshot-2021-12-04-at-12570_1isjes0.png" alt="Export Json" /> Step-2. First create a CMS site and then Goto CMS Dashboard. And from there Click on "Design &amp; Pages" <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/dashboard-dori_cq5e4x.png" alt="Design & Pages" /> Step-3. From here import the json <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/screenshot-2021-12-04-at-11513_16jc0o2.png" alt="Import Json" /> Step-4. While importing the json you will find 2 option. <pre><code> 1. Keep existing pages : If you choose this, the pages on CMS you created OR the default CMS theme will be merge 2. Delete existing pages : If you choose this one, everything will be delete and exist the new imported site. </code></pre> <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/screenshot-2021-12-04-at-12359_hfxxyv.png" alt="options" />

|| Custom Domain is only available on paid plans

Please check the video for detailed instructions.

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Add an A record with host @ and point it to 174.138.116.26 shown in Site Settings
Add a CNAME record with host www and point to your_domain

If you are connecting a subdomain, Replace @ with your subdomain name.

* Make sure there is no other A record with host @. If there are any other A records with @ please remove them.

You can follow instructions for the specific domain registrar below. If your domain registrar is not listed below. Please contact us.

Here are the custom domain list

Namecheap GoDaddy Namesilo

Question 2

How to make a multilingual site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make it using 2 different ways.

First: Follow along with given instruction.

Step-1: Create same page with different language and slug. As shown below

1. en-restaurant

2. es-restaurant

3. fr-restaurant

Step-2: To switch one language to another, you can use "Custom Code" element with this code as given below

Code

Custom Code

Second: Or you can use third party app like weglot.com

Step-1: First create a project and click next

step-1

Step-2: Fill the required fields as show below.

step-2

Step-3: Copy this code and paste it on HEADER/FOOTER OPTION

Step-3

Question 3

How to use  Symbol/ Share common Header?

Accepted Answer

Save As Symbol

** If you want to share a common section or element in your all pages and want to control from one place. You can use Save As Symbol.**

How to Use Symbol on Dorik

Step 1: Right click "Edit Section Style" on the element.

Step 1

Step 2: Then click on Save as Symbol.

Step 2

Step 3: Name the Symbol and save it.

Step 3

Step 4: Click on "Add New Section," then go to Section Symbols and click on the symbol you want use.

Step 4

Step 5: Review the element added.

Step 5

Any changes made on "symbol" will take place everywhere the same symbol or the duplicated symbol is used. Such as, if you copy this symbol navigation in some webpages within same website, made changes in symbol navigation in one page will take effect on all of the pages.

Please check the video for detailed instructions.

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N.B: The changes will be applicable everyw

Question 4

Builder Basics

Accepted Answer

Learn basic about the Dorik Builder. The following guidelines will be helpful to understand and work with the Dorik website builder.

Builder Device Type

3 Device type

Dorik builder has 3 device type as you can see on the above

Desktop Size: 100%, default container: 1140px

Tab Size: 768 to 1024pxx

Mobile Size: 420px

Fonts: We use system-ui as default font. You can change it from Global Styles

Builder Structure

Above is a visual representation how builder components works. Dorik builder works in a structured way to build any layout without breaking. Adding Section, Row and Columns is required before adding any element like text, image, buttons, etc.

Section

Sections is the main base block of building anything. Sections contains all other elements inside it. Section need to be added first to make any design.

How to Add New Section with Row and Columns →

Rows

Rows are first layer of containers inside a section. Sections holds columns and elements inside it. Multiple rows can be added inside a section and style them differently. Row comes with section and column by default.

[How to Add New Section with Row and Columns →](/en/article/add-new-rows-and-columns-inside-se

Question 5

Getting Started with Dorik

Accepted Answer

Starting a New Website

Step 1: To create a new Website. Click on ++"+ New Website"++ button on the top right corner of the dashboard.

Step 2 - Choose A Starting Point: Select a template if you want to start with a template. To start with blank canvas, click ++"Start from Scratch"++ button. To import template, click ++"Import Template"++ button.

Step 3 - Building / Customizing Website: Build or customize your website by following our Builder Basic Guide →

Saving Your Website

You can save your website as draft without publishing to live URL. Click on Save button from Top Navigation.

|| "Save" will save your website as draft. It won't affect your live website. To make your website live you have to "Publish" your website. Read more about Draft & Published Site →

Publish Your Website

To make your website live. Click on ++ "Publish"++ button. Write your Site Tile and Site Description. Set your site URL ( Subdomain or Custom Domain ) and click ++"Publish Website"+

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Question 6

How to move existing site to CMS?

Accepted Answer

How to move existing site to CMS

To move your static site to CMS you need to follow the guideline shown below

Step-1: From your static site builder, export the site as json

Export Json

Step-2. First create a CMS site and then Goto CMS Dashboard. And from there Click on "Design & Pages"

Design & Pages

Step-3. From here import the json

Import Json

Step-4. While importing the json you will find 2 option.

 1. Keep existing pages : If you choose this, the pages on CMS you created OR the default CMS theme will be merge 
 2. Delete existing pages : If you choose this one, everything will be delete and exist the new imported site.

options

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