Edit A Deployed Website

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Hey everyone,

I’m currently trying to edit a website (https://lustrous-pony-7a52ab.netlify.app/) that’s already deployed, and as a newbie, I’m struggling to figure things out. :sweat_smile: I could really use some guidance on:

:white_check_mark: Making basic content updates
:white_check_mark: Tweaking the design
:white_check_mark: Understanding how deployment works

If you have experience with this and can offer some advice (or point me to the right resources), I’d really appreciate it! :raising_hands:

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Here are some guides through the process of making basic content updates and tweaking the design:

  1. Accessing Your Site’s Code: Your site is hosted on Netlify, but the actual code likely resides in a Git repository (probably on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket). You’ll need to locate and access this repository to make changes.
  2. Making Basic Content Updates:
  • Once you’ve found your site’s repository, you can edit the content files directly through the Git provider’s web interface or by cloning the repository to your local machine.
  • Look for HTML, Markdown, or other content files that contain the text you want to update.
  • Make your changes and commit them to the repository.
  1. Tweaking the Design:
  • Design changes typically involve modifying CSS files or template files, depending on how your site is built.
  • Look for files with .css extensions or style sections within your HTML files.
  • Make small changes and commit them to see how they affect your site.
  1. Deploying Your Changes: The great thing about Netlify is that it uses continuous deployment. This means that when you push changes to your Git repository, Netlify automatically rebuilds and redeploys your site. You don’t need to manually trigger a deploy.
  2. Previewing Changes: Netlify offers a feature called Deploy Previews. When you create a pull request in your Git repository, Netlify will generate a preview of your site with the proposed changes. This allows you to see how your updates will look before merging them into your main branch.

For more detailed guidance, I recommend checking out these Netlify resources:

  1. Get started with Netlify
  2. Continuous Deployment
  3. Deploy Previews

If you’re not familiar with Git and web development, it might be helpful to start with some basic tutorials on HTML, CSS, and Git before making significant changes to your site.

Remember, always make a backup or work on a separate branch before making changes to avoid accidentally breaking your live site.