Publishing Content with Contribute

Contribute is a practical Web publishing tool that facilitates the maintenance of Web sites and does not require expertise in HTML. Updating a Web site is as easy as browsing to a Web page, editing and publishing it.

Get To Work with Contribute

Become a Contribute Web Author: Each SoM site's sponsors must assign one or more Web Authors to ensure that the site is kept up to date. To become a Contribute Web Author, please fill out the Contribute request form. You must have a SUNet ID to become a Web Author. More >

Install Contribute: You will be provided information about how to obtain your official copy of Contribute. You can download a 30-day free trial copy any time. Contribute is also available through Stanford Software Licensing at a discount. More >

Use a Connection Key: You will also be provided with a Connection Key for the site you requested access to. Don't attempt to connect directly without the key. More >

Edit a Page: Browse to the desired page, click "Edit Page" and you're ready to make changes. More >

Publish the Page: When your edits are completed, click the "Publish" button and it's live! You can also "Save for Later" or "Send for Review" without making the page live. More >

Lots of Options: In addition to editing text with Contribute, you can insert body links to pages and documents, update left navigation links, add and edit images, add and edit tables, and create new pages.

Get Training: IRT provides detailed online training for Contribute, including self-paced multimedia tutorials, and in-person training. We can even give you access to a student practice area where you can safely learn Contribute.

Free built-in Training: Take advantage of Contribute's built-in tutorial. While in Contribute, click "Help" in the menu bar then "Contribute Tutorial", or click "Get Started" in the bottom section of the left-hand panel labeled "How Do I...". There are also updates, help files and a tutorial on the Macromedia Web site: http://www.adobe.com/support/contribute/