Creating a section and category hierarchy

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1. Navigate to Content > Section Manger
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2. When the new page loads, click the New Button
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3. Enter the following Fields:
(1)Title: The name of the section. This will show as Page headings if you have the settings to show this.
(2)Alias: (Optional) A unique name for the section. Does not show on any pages
(3)Published: Select Yes to enable the section for use on the website or no to disable the use
(4)Access Level: Determines who in your site can use this section. Public is everybody, Registered is anyone who has an account with your site and Special are managers and above
(5)Image: (Optional) A selection of images for the section. if used will show on pages
Image Position: Relative to the Title
Description: (optional) Describe what the section is and what it is used for. While it is optional, it is recommended, especially when you have a number of adminisrators looking after your website. They will know what the section is then for
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4. When you have finished with the fields, Click the save Button
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5. You will now see your title in the list
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CATEGORIES 6. Now we can create our Categories and place them under the Section. Navigate to Content > Category Manager

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