Building A Zone

Oops, I want to change the title..

To change the title visit your Zone in edit mode, select the "Properties" tab from the top, and then change the first four fields (starting with Page Title) to reflect the true meaning and purpose of your Zone.

Inserting a New Zone Block

At the top and bottom of each container there is an "Insert New Zone Block" command.

Clicking on this command will take you to a page with the different blocks available.  Each block represents a different kind of content container.

When you pick the block type you want and select "Submit," you will immediately start the process of characterizing your newly added block.  Regardless of what traits you assign to your block, you may go back at any time and edit its properties further. 

Moving Blocks

In edit mode, each block has a blue four-way arrow icon near its top, with "MOVE" next to it. Use this icon to click and drag the block to a new location. When you see the words "Insert Here" appear in the place you want to place the block, simply release the left button on your mouse.

The page will reload and the block will be moved to that location.

Logisitics of Zones

If you still have questions about the logistics of Zones (publish vs. save version, Manager vs. editor, becoming an editor, editing a Zone someone else is working on, etc.) please visit the Zone Logistics Help Zone.

Content Blocks

Blocks can be made up of content pulled from any number of sources, including YouTube, Flickr, weather-forecast providers, Google Maps and Helium, to name just a few. Or you can add your own content, including videos, pictures and text. To learn about the different types of blocks, visit the Content Blocks Zone.

Deleting Blocks

To delete a block, click "Delete" on the block and verify that you would like to get rid of the block.

Requesting Approval

This step is only necessary for first-time Zone managers. We want to make sure you fully understand the Zones concept before yours goes live. If you're Zone is finished, or you think it is, please visit our Zone Guidelines to make sure that your Zone fits in with our standards and expectations of Zones.

When you're sure your Zone is ready to publish, you will see a "Publish" option at the top of the edit screen.

Click that link and your request will be entered into a queue sent to our Helium administrators. If your Zone is deemed ready for prime time, you will be notified via your Helium message inbox.

Once approved, you need no further approvals to make updates, and your page-manager limit will be automatically increased to three pages.