Getting Started

Tip: In this guide, you will learn the right order for building a new site. First confirm the site opens, then use a small amount of real content to make it work, and keep improving later. Estimated time: 5 minutes.

Do not polish the homepage first. Add products and posts first. Do not start by editing many pages or uploading dozens of products. Check whether the default template already has content, edit what can be edited, and add only what is missing.

Check default content and frontend status first

If the default template already created categories, products, posts, and pages, edit them into your own content first. Do not create many duplicates.

If the site opens as 404 or blank, fix the theme, template, and homepage first. Continue adding products and posts only after the frontend opens.

Site Editing Workflow

1Create siteConfirm it is not 4042Product categoriesEdit existing ones first3Add productsStart with 2 per category4Add postsPrepare 3 first5Edit homepageModules open and click6Edit pagesAdd only when needed7Advanced modulesAdd as needed8Launch checkDomain and mobile9Keep improvingAdd more after launch

Step	Do first	Target	Read
1	Create site	The site opens a normal template page, not 404	Create a Site
2	Product categories	3 to 4 main categories; rename existing categories first	Product Categories
3	Products	At least 2 products per category; replace existing products first	Add Products
4	Posts	At least 3 basic posts; edit existing posts first	Add Posts
5	Homepage	Header, banner, products, posts, and footer all click correctly	Homepage Basics
6	Pages	Add Cases / OEM / Services only when needed	Create a Page
7	Advanced modules	Add gallery, video, and popup forms when needed	Advanced Pages
8	Launch check	Check DNS, SSL, links, and mobile display	Launch Checklist
9	Keep improving	Add products, posts, FAQs, and cases after launch	Keep Improving

1. Log In

Open the workspace:

https://workspace.laicms.com/sign-in

Know these entries first:

• Sites: create and enter each website.
• Dashboard: manage content, pages, and domains.
• Language button in the upper-right: switch admin language.

2. Build a Small Complete Site

The first round is not about making the site perfect. It is about making a site that opens, clicks, and has real content:

1. The site opens.
2. Product categories are clickable.
3. Product detail pages open.
4. Post list and detail pages open.
5. Homepage modules use real content.
6. Header and footer menus link correctly.

Stop when this works. For the first round, visitors only need to understand what you sell, click around, and find contact information. More products, cases, videos, and posts can be added later.

3. Why Content Comes First

Many homepage modules read existing content:

• Product category modules need categories.
• Featured product modules need products.
• Recommended post modules need posts.
• Menu links need real page addresses.

If the content is missing, the page editor can only show empty modules, or frontend links may show 404.

Do not start by polishing the homepage

The homepage depends on real products, posts, and links. Prepare the content first, then edit the homepage. It is faster and easier.

4. Required Modules

Update these homepage modules first:

• Header menu: helps visitors find pages.
• Dropdown menu: use it when product categories or company pages grow.
• Banner carousel: explain who you are and what you sell.
• Product categories: let visitors browse by category.
• Featured products: show key products.
• Recommended posts: show news, knowledge, or cases.
• Footer menu: include contact info, navigation, and copyright.

After these modules are working, add Cases, image galleries, video modules, and popup forms.

5. Advanced Content Later

After the basics work, add:

• Cases page: show customer cases, projects, or application scenarios.
• Image gallery: show factory photos, certificates, case images, or product details.
• Video module: show a promo video, product demo, or factory intro.
• Popup form: let visitors submit an inquiry after clicking a button.

Before uploading gallery images, product images, or banner images, read Image Guidelines. Getting image size right first saves cleanup later.

These are improvements, not day-one requirements.

6. Know Concepts

Concept	Meaning	Example
Slug	The English name in a URL	wireless-earphones
Route	The page address	/oem
Publish	Push editor changes to the live site	Click publish after editing
CNAME	The DNS target for the domain	xxxx.web.allincms.com

7. Keep Improving

After the first launch, keep adding:

• More products in each category.
• New posts weekly or monthly.
• Parameters, FAQs, videos, and more images for key products.
• New pages based on customer questions.

A website is not finished in one edit. Get the main path working first, then keep building.

8. Pitfalls

Mistake	Result	How to avoid it
Creating duplicates when template content exists	Admin gets messy	Edit default content when possible
Continuing while frontend shows 404	Later edits still cannot be seen	Fix theme and homepage first
Guessing menu links	Frontend may show 404	Copy real paths
Not compressing images	Homepage loads slowly	Read Image Guidelines before uploading
Judging domain too soon	False failure	Wait 10 to 30 minutes

Next

Create a Site - create your first site and confirm it does not open as 404.