Publish menu items and pages – easily manage navigation and schedule online release
In this second part, you'll learn how to publish pages and menu items in the navigation editor, manage their visibility, switch between editing and public views, and schedule publications.
Publish menu items and pages
In this second part of the navigation editor, you will learn how to publish menu items and pages. To do this, open the navigation editor in the submenu. There you will see your current menu items, such as About Us.
Change publication status
The green arrow indicates that the menu item is publicly visible. If you click on the arrow, you can specify that a certain page should not be published yet. Once you have made the change, apply and save it.
Editing mode and visibility
Even if you set a page to "not public", it remains visible in editing mode. This allows you to continue adjusting it in the editor until it is fully completed and you are ready to publish it.
Check public view
To see what your website looks like publicly, click on the icon with the desktop monitor and the stripes under View in the top menu. This will open the public view. Here you will notice that the menu item About Us is missing – the page has not yet been published.
Switch back to editing mode
Then switch back to editing mode. The menu item About Us will reappear, and you can continue editing it. Once the page is ready, you can publish it directly in the navigation editor. After that, it will be visible to all visitors.
Publish pages on a schedule
If you are using one of the Surfer Packages, you can also publish pages on a schedule. This means that you can set a specific time at which a page will automatically go online – for example, on December 24th at 9 AM for a Christmas campaign. This allows prepared content to be activated automatically.
Tip: Plan your publications in advance to ensure time-sensitive content, such as promotions or campaigns, goes online on time.
Conclusion
Now you know how to manage, publish, and even time-schedule menu items and pages via the navigation editor. This gives you full control over the visibility of your content.
FAQ
what customers often ask us
How can I publish menu items or pages?
Open the navigation editor in the submenu. There you will see your current menu items, such as About Us. A green arrow indicates that the menu item is publicly visible. Click on the arrow to set that a page should not be public yet. Then apply and save the change.
Why can I see the menu item in editing mode even though it is not published?
When you are in editing mode, you can see all menu items – even those that have not yet been published. This allows you to continue editing them in the editor until they are ready for publication.
How can I check the public view of my website?
Click on the icon with the desktop monitor and stripes under View in the top menu. This will open the public view of your website. There you can immediately see which menu items are already visible – for example, About Us will be hidden as long as it is not published.
How do I switch back to editing mode?
To go back to editing mode, simply click on the corresponding icon or use the navigation path Menu ⯈ Editing Mode. There the menu item will reappear, and you can continue editing it as usual.
How can I finally publish a page?
Within the navigation editor, you can publish any menu item or page as soon as it is fully completed. After saving, it will automatically be visible in the public view.
Can I publish pages on a schedule?
Yes, if you are using one of the Surfer Packages. With it, you can automatically activate pages at a specific date and time – for example, on December 24th at 9 AM for a Christmas campaign. This allows prepared content to go online automatically.
What have I learned with the navigation editor?
You now know how to manage, edit, and schedule menu items and pages using the navigation editor. This way, you always have control over the visibility of your content.