>>> CUSTOMIZATION: Start here <<<

[ivar]

So you want to customize your site, huh? These resources will get you there:

* Basic Customization FAQ - find "copy and paste" code for common requests.
* This forum - ask a question... any question.
* SmugMug Wiki - home of Customization for Dummies and much more.
* Tutorials - step-by-step with pictures!
* Advanced Customization FAQ - less common, but still cool requests. Some could be a bit challenging.
* Changing SmugMug JS Defaults
* Customizing SmugMug Simplified (CSS) - a 50 page tutorial and reference on CSS for those that don't know anything but would like to know some. Also great for the advanced as a reference.

Your favorite resource will depend on your experience level and what you'd like to change on your SmugMug site. If you are looking for some inspiration for a new layout, check out these well done SmugMug sites.

Regardless of what you are working on and what your level of experience is, you can always ask questions in this forum. SmugMug employees and friendly Smuggers alike are here to prevent headaches, frustration and divorces. You'll need to register to post, but it's easy and we don't ever spam.

Please don't send Dgrin private messages or emails to the helpers. It makes it more difficult to keep track of everything for them, and, your question and its answer might help someone else.



I WANT TO ADD SOMETHING SIMPLE. I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CUSTOMIZING AND I DON'T REALLY WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT EITHER. JUST GET ME THE FIX!

* We hear ya. Try our basic FAQ.
* Step-by-step tutorials for common requests:

- adding a banner.
- adding a navbar - Problems with your navbar? Ask your question here.
- I want both of the above, and a slideshow on my homepage - Problems? Go here.
- I want a guestbook, or About Me gallery.

* QUESTIONS? Don't be shy. Ask away, right here in this forum.

I'M PRETTY ADVENTUROUS. I MAY NOT KNOW TOO MUCH BUT I'M WILLING TO LEARN SOMETHING.

* Great! We have an advanced FAQ for you with some cool stuff.
* Dive into the wiki and learn the basics of CSS.
* You can also meet the wizards behind the answers in SmugChat!

* QUESTIONS? Ask them in this forum.

I WANT TO WORK WITH THE API, WRITE MY OWN SOFTWARE TO WORK WITH SMUGMUG, AND MORE COOL STUFF.

* We have a special forum for you: SmugMug APIs, Hacks & Tricks. Knock yourself out!
* Come introduce yourself on SmugChat!

[Andy]

Two new things for customizers.