How to create a cultural heritage exploration site with VR in WeWeb?

Step 1: Plan Your Cultural Heritage Exploration Site

To start, outline what your cultural exploration site will look like. Identify key parts of the heritage you want to represent, the story you aim to portray, and the relevant images/videos, audio files, artifacts, and information you intend to include.

Research and gather as much relevant material as you can. 3D scanning and photography can be done to get lifelike images of heritage artifacts or certain architectural elements.

Step 2: Set Up a WeWeb Account

To use WeWeb, you must first create an account. Visit the WeWeb website and click on the "Get started for free" button. Fill out the registration form with the necessary details, including your email address and password. Once done, click "Continue". You will receive a confirmation email. Confirm your account by clicking the link in the email. Log into your WeWeb account.

Step 3: Start a New Project

After signing into your WeWeb account, click the "Websites" tab and select "New Website". Choose the "Start from scratch" option to have a blank canvas for your cultural heritage exploration site.

Step 4: Select Your Template

WeWeb offers a variety of templates to help you design your website. Browse through the templates. Choose one you feel would best represent your cultural heritage site. Always remember, you can customize the template later to match your specific needs.

Step 5: Customize Your Website

Click on the elements you want to change and edit them according to your needs. Modify colours, fonts, sizes, and positions of each element on your page. The drag-and-drop feature of the WeWeb builder makes it easy to move elements around your site. Remember to save your changes regularly.

Step 6: Add Pages to Your Site

Add new pages to your site such as "Overview", "Gallery", "VR Tour", and "About". To add a new page, go to the "Pages" tab in the navigation bar and click on "New Page". Repeat this process for each new page you want to add.

Step 7: Create Your VR Content

Use a VR content creation tool to create your VR tour. Tools like Unity, Unreal Engine or VR Tour Software can help you create engaging and interactive VR content by using the images, videos, and 3D scans you previously gathered.

Step 8: Embed Your VR Content

To insert your VR tour into the WeWeb builder, click the element where you'd like to add the VR content. Choose "Embed", then paste the embed link or HTML of your VR tour. This will make the VR tour visible in the chosen element.

Step 9: Preview Your Site

Once you have finished designing your website and adding the VR tour, preview your whole site. Ensure all elements are working properly and the VR tour is functional before publishing.

Step 10: Publish Your Website

Upon ensuring everything is up to standard, it's time to go live. Click on the "Publish" button on your dashboard. Select a domain name or use a pre-existing one, then click "Publish". Your VR-enabled cultural heritage exploration site is now live on WeWeb!

Congratulations! You’ve created a cultural heritage exploration site with VR on WeWeb. Keep your website updated regularly with new information about your cultural heritage and enhancements to your VR tour for a better visitor experience.