Visura Site Builder Guide

For Photographers, Filmmakers, and Visual Storytellers

The Visura Site Builder allows you to easily design, customize, and publish a professional portfolio website integrated with your Visura account. You can manage pages, projects, and design elements directly through your dashboard — no coding required.

Overview of the Interface

When you log in at visura.co/site-builder, you’ll see five main navigation tabs in the top menu:

🏠 Sites – View or create websites linked to your Visura account.
📄 Pages – Manage and create pages (Projects, Custom, Blog, etc.)
⚡ Design – Control layout, typography, colors, and visual identity
⚙️ Settings – Manage your domain, SEO, and basic site information
🔍 SEO Tool – Fine-tune metadata for search visibility.

You can switch between editing, previewing, and publishing modes seamlessly.

Workflows

Step	Action	Location
1	Create your website	Sites → + Create New Site
2	Add pages	Pages → + New Page
3	Organize navigation	Pages → Menu Editor
4	Customize design	Design → Theme & Styles
5	Update settings	Settings → Domain, Title, SEO
6	Publish and share	View Site → Custom Domain

1. Site Setup & Settings

Navigate to ⚙️ Settings in the main toolbar.

Here you can manage:

Site Title – Appears on browser tabs and search engines (70 char max).
SEO Description – Add a concise 160-character summary for Google previews.
Custom Domain – Set your DNS to use your domain (e.g., yourname.com): support.visura.co/custom-domain-setup
Upgrade to HTTPS – More info is here: support.visura.co/set-up-https-ssl
Visura Domain – Your default subdomain (e.g., yourname.visura.co).

📍Tip: DNS propagation may take 12–48 hours after adding a custom domain

2. Creating Pages

From the 📄 Pages tab, click “+ New Page” to add a new section to your site.

You’ll be prompted to select a page type from the following:

2.1 Project Page

Used for showcasing galleries or visual stories.

Supports slideshow, grid, or scrolling row layouts.
Syncs with your Visura network projects (Public, Unlisted, or Editors Only).
Can automatically import project metadata and imagery.

📍Tip: Choose “Create a new Project” or “Select existing” to link to your Visura portfolio

2.2 Custom Page

A blank canvas for “About,” “Contact,” or fully custom layouts.

Editable text blocks, images, and contact forms.
Best for personalized storytelling or press pages

2.3 Blog Feed

Automatically displays blog posts, projects, or public updates from your Visura account.

2.4 Landing Page

Use for your homepage or category overview (e.g., Commercial Work, Editorial).

Flexible block-based layout that links to internal pages

2.5 File Drop

Add a page where clients or collaborators can upload files directly to you (useful for project submissions or proofs)

2.6 Product Page

Integrates PayPal cart support — for selling prints, zines, or other media assets.

3. Managing the Site Menu

Access Menu Editor under Pages > Site Menu

Add or reorder links for navigation (e.g., About, Photography, Contact).
Group unlisted or test pages under “Unlisted Pages” (hidden from the public menu).
Each menu item can link to an internal page or external URL.
Customize font (e.g., 14px Cabin), spacing, transparency, and hover effects from the Design tab

4. Designing Your Site

Under the ⚡ Design section, you can adjust your website’s look and feel.

4.1 Theme

Select a theme — e.g., Foundation 106 — that defines layout structure and typography

4.2 Logo & Site Name

Upload a logo (optional) and edit your site name or subtitle.

4.3 Page Styles

Customize:

Background color or image
Page spacing (default: 40px top margin)
Social icon color

4.4 Typography