Site Maintenance Responsibility
After launching your Member Splash site, it is your responsibility to maintain and update your website content. This includes editing pages, uploading images, updating information, and keeping your site current for your members.
We provide you with the tools and access you need to manage your site independently. If you need assistance with site updates or would prefer hands-off management, we do offer paid support services.
Accessing the Page Editor
Method 1: From Dashboard
Log in to WordPress
Go to your site URL and log into your account as an Admin. Land on the MS Dashboard
Navigate to Pages
In the left sidebar, click Pages
Click All Pages to see your complete page list
Find the Page You Want to Edit
Browse the list or use the search box at the top right
Click on the page title to open the editor
Method 2: From Your Live Site (Recommended if you're not sure which page to edit)
💡 Alternative option if you aren't sure which page you want to edit
Log in to Member Splash as an admin
Click Visit Site (usually in the top left or admin bar)
Browse to the page you want to edit on your live website
Look for the Edit Page link at the top of the page (in the admin bar)
Click Edit Page to open it directly in the editor
Understanding the Avia Layout Builder
When you open a page, you'll see the Avia Layout Builder interface at the top of the editing screen. This is your main tool for editing page content.
Two Editing Options
Default Editor - Shows the Avia Layout Builder with drag-and-drop elements
Advanced Layout Editor - Click the "Use Advanced Layout Editor" button to access the full Avia interface (recommended for most edits)
Editing Page Content with Avia Layout Builder
Layout Elements
Your page is built with "elements" (also called "content blocks") that you can edit:
Common elements you'll see:
Text Block - Paragraphs, headings, and formatted text
Image Element - Single images with optional captions
Gallery - Multiple images in a grid or slideshow
Button - Call-to-action buttons with links
Columns - Side-by-side content sections
Tab Section / Accordion - Collapsible content sections
Contact Form - Forms for member inquiries
Editing an Existing Element
Hover over the element you want to edit
You'll see a toolbar appear with icons
Click the pencil icon (Edit Element) to open the editing window
Make your changes in the popup window:
Update text, images, links, or settings
Most elements have multiple tabs (Content, Styling, Advanced)
Click Save at the bottom of the popup
Common Edits
Changing Text:
Click the pencil icon on any text block
Edit the text in the visual editor
Use the toolbar to format (bold, italics, lists, links)
Click Save
Replacing an Image:
Click the pencil icon on the image element
Click the current image thumbnail
Either upload a new image or select from Media Library
Click Save
Updating a Link/Button:
Click the pencil icon on the button element
Find the "Link" field
Update the URL or select a page from your site
Click Save
Changing Colors:
Click the pencil icon on the element
Go to the Styling tab
Look for color options (usually text color, background color)
Click the color box to choose a new color
Click Save
Adding New Elements
Click the + (plus) button between sections or at the bottom of the page
Choose a layout structure (1/1 full width, 1/2 + 1/2 columns, etc.)
Inside the layout, click the + icon to add an element
Select the element type from the popup menu
Fill in the element settings
Click Save
Reordering or Removing Elements
To Move an Element:
Hover over the element
Click and hold the grid icon (Move Element)
Drag it to the new position
Release to drop it in place
To Delete an Element:
Hover over the element
Click the trash icon (Delete Element)
Confirm deletion
To Clone an Element:
Hover over the element
Click the clone icon (Duplicate Element)
A copy appears below the original
Saving Your Changes
Important: Changes are NOT automatically saved.
Preview Your Changes
Click the Preview Changes button (top right) to see how the page looks
This opens the page in a new tab without publishing
Publish Your Changes
When satisfied with your edits, click the Update button (top right, blue)
Your changes are now live on the website
Save as Draft (Optional)
If you want to save progress without publishing, change the status to "Draft"
Click Save Draft instead of Update
Tips and Best Practices
Before Making Major Changes:
Take screenshots of the current page for reference
Consider making changes during off-peak hours
Preview changes before publishing
Keep Consistency:
Match fonts, colors, and styles with other pages on your site
Use the same button styles throughout
Maintain consistent image sizes within galleries
Mobile Responsiveness:
The Avia Layout Builder automatically makes pages mobile-friendly
After editing, preview on mobile by clicking Preview and resizing your browser
Test buttons and forms on mobile devices
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Don't forget to click Update/Publish
Don't delete elements you're unsure about - clone them first or save a draft
Don't upload extremely large images (resize to under 2MB when possible)
Getting Images
Best practices for images:
File format: JPG for photos, PNG for logos/graphics
Size: Resize images before uploading (typical width: 1200-2000px)
File size: Keep under 1-2MB per image
Names: Use descriptive filenames (e.g., "pool-summer-2024.jpg" not "IMG_1234.jpg")
To access Media Library:
Click Media in the left sidebar
Click Add New to upload images
Or use the media upload option within any image element
Need Help?
If you get stuck or something doesn't look right:
Undo Recent Changes
WordPress saves revisions automatically
Go to the page editor and look for "Revisions" in the right sidebar
Click to view previous versions and restore if needed
Contact Member Splash Support
Include your site URL and description of the issue
Screenshots are helpful
Quick Reference
Task | How To |
Edit text | Hover → Pencil icon → Edit → Save |
Change image | Hover → Pencil icon → Click image → Select new image → Save |
Add element | Click + icon → Choose layout → Add element → Configure → Save |
Move element | Hover → Grid icon → Drag to new position |
Delete element | Hover → Trash icon → Confirm |
Preview changes | Click "Preview Changes" button (top right) |
Publish changes | Click "Update" button (top right) |