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Documentation Map

A visual guide to finding what you need in the ChapelWebsites.com documentation.

Documentation Structure

docs/
├── README.md                          # Start here - Main documentation index
├── QUICK_START.md                     # 30-minute quick start guide
│
├── getting-started/
│   ├── creating-account.md           # Sign up and create your first church
│   ├── dashboard-overview.md         # Navigate the dashboard
│   └── initial-setup.md              # Complete church information
│
├── features/
│   ├── church-settings.md            # Update church information
│   ├── events.md                     # Create and manage events
│   ├── sermons.md                    # Build your sermon library
│   └── online-giving.md              # Connect Stripe for donations
│
├── customization/
│   └── theme-customization.md        # Customize colors and style
│
└── faq/
    └── general.md                    # Frequently asked questions

What Should I Read First?

Brand New to ChapelWebsites.com?

Path 1: Quick Start (30 minutes)

  1. Quick Start Guide - Get running fast
  2. Dashboard Overview - Know your way around
  3. Theme Customization - Make it beautiful

Path 2: Thorough Setup (2 hours)

  1. Creating Your Account
  2. Dashboard Overview
  3. Initial Church Setup
  4. Theme Customization
  5. Create Your First Event
  6. Add Your First Sermon

Just Need to Do One Thing?

I want to...

By Topic

Account & Getting Started

Content Management

Customization & Design

Financial Management

Troubleshooting & Support

By User Role

Church Administrators

Essential Reading:

  1. Dashboard Overview
  2. Church Settings
  3. Events
  4. Sermons
  5. Online Giving

Good to Know:

By Task Frequency

One-Time Setup Tasks

Weekly Tasks

Monthly Tasks

Quarterly Tasks

As-Needed Tasks

Special Situations

Multiple Church Management

Migration from Another Platform

Seasonal Updates

Quick Reference

Most Commonly Needed

  1. Quick Start Guide
  2. FAQ
  3. Events
  4. Church Settings
  5. Theme Customization

Most Comprehensive

  1. Online Giving
  2. Events
  3. FAQ

For Specific Problems

Can't log in → FAQ: Troubleshooting

Changes not showing → FAQ: Troubleshooting

Forgot password → FAQ: Troubleshooting

Stripe connection problems → Online Giving: Troubleshooting

Image won't upload → Church Settings: Troubleshooting

Document Word Counts

For time estimation (200 words per minute reading speed):

DocumentApprox. WordsReading Time
Quick Start1,5007 min
Creating Account2,00010 min
Dashboard Overview2,50012 min
Initial Setup3,50017 min
Church Settings3,00015 min
Theme Customization4,50022 min
Events5,50027 min
Sermons4,50022 min
Online Giving6,50032 min
FAQ5,00025 min

Total Documentation: ~33,000 words (~2.5 hours reading time)

Print-Friendly Versions

For offline reference, consider printing:

Essential Starter Pack:

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Dashboard Overview
  • Events Guide
  • FAQ

Complete Manual:

  • All documentation files
  • Print in order: Getting Started → Features → Customization → FAQ

Getting Help

Can't find what you need?

  1. Check the FAQ
  2. Search within documentation (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F)
  3. Email [email protected]

Found an error or have a suggestion?

Email us at [email protected] with:

  • Document name
  • Section with issue
  • Suggested correction or improvement

Updates

This documentation is updated regularly. Major updates include:

  • Version 1.0 (November 2024): Initial comprehensive documentation
  • Future updates will be noted here

Start your journey: README.md | Quick Start: QUICK_START.md

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