How to use WeWeb for creating an interactive historical timeline?

Step 1: Start with Creating a New Project

The process of creating a historical timeline on WeWeb starts by creating a new project. To do this, log into your WeWeb account or sign up if you don't have one. Once you are logged into your account, click on the "+New Website" button. A new page will appear where you will be asked to choose or create your own template. If you have a preferred template, select it. If not, opt for the "Blank" option which allows you to create your website from scratch.

Step 2: Set Up a New Page

After creating your project, you'll need to set up a new page for your timeline. To do this, go to the left-hand side panel and click on "Pages". Click on the "+ Add Page" button to add a new page. You can name this page whatever suits you best like "Historical Timeline".

Step 3: Design Your Page Layout

Now that you've created your page, you need to design the page layout. Go to the left side of your screen, click on the "Sections" tab, and drag and drop a section onto your page. Each section will serve as a block for different parts of your timeline. You can customize each block according to the period or event you want to highlight.

Step 4: Add Time Periods or Events

The next step is to add the time periods or events that make up your timeline. To do this, simply go to the "Elements" tab on the left-hand side of your screen and drag and drop a "Text" element into each block. You can then edit this text to represent the date or time period you want. Repeat this process for all the time periods or events you want to include in your timeline.

Step 5: Insert Information about Each Period or Event

After setting up your time periods or events, you need to add more detailed information about each one. To do this, you can follow a similar process to the one used in the previous step. Go to the "Elements" tab, then drag and drop a "Text" element beneath the time period or event already added. This text can then be edited to include important and interesting information about the corresponding time period or event.

Step 6: Customize Look and Feel

Once all your timeline information is in place, you can then customize the look and feel of your timeline. Click on the "Styles" tab on the left-hand panel to access a variety of options. Here, you can decide on the color scheme, typography, and other design elements to fit in with your chosen aesthetic or theme.

Step 7: Save and Publish Your Interactive Historical Timeline

After all the information is inputted and the design is set, make sure to save your progress. To do this, click on the "Save" button located at the top right corner of your screen. Once you are satisfied with your timeline, simply click on "Publish". Your Audience can now interact with your beautifully crafted historical timeline.

Step 8: Share your Interactive Historical Timeline

Lastly, now that your interactive historical timeline is ready, you can share it with your network or the general public. To do this, click on the "Share" button on your dashboard. From here you can share a direct link to your site, or you can choose to share it to your social media platforms directly from WeWeb.