Drafts, Saving, and Publishing
Overview
In Kanorio, a draft is a version you're editing that isn't yet visible to general visitors; the live version is what's currently displayed on your public website. You can safely make changes to your draft and publish it only when you're ready.
Think of it like editing a menu: the draft is the version being adjusted in the kitchen, while the live version is what guests see at their tables. If you change prices, images, or text, it won't immediately affect the menu in your guests' hands; the public website only updates after you "publish" again.
What's the Difference Between Drafts and Live Versions?
| Item | Draft | Live Version |
|---|---|---|
| Who can see it? | People with editing access view it in the editor. | Visitors using the public URL. |
| When is it updated? | Becomes a draft after saving each operation. | Updated only after you click publish. |
| What is it for? | Writing, adjusting, checking links, and previewing. | Displaying confirmed content publicly. |
| Will search engines read it? | No. | Potentially found and indexed by search engines. |
How Are Edits Saved?
All changes initially affect the draft, but how they're saved depends on the action. Don't assume every field saves automatically and instantly; especially in module, header, or footer forms, click "Save" or "Add to Site" before leaving the panel.
| What are you doing? | How is the draft saved? |
|---|---|
| Editing content in module, header, or footer forms | Click "Save" or "Add to Site" after filling it out. |
| Dragging to reorder, hiding, deleting, or duplicating modules | Written to the draft immediately after the action is complete. |
| Editing page SEO data | Auto-saved after a brief pause in typing. |
| Modifying general website settings | Saved via the panel's save button or the function's prompt. |
None of the above changes affect the public website until you publish. During saving, avoid closing your browser, disconnecting from the internet, or switching devices immediately.
How to Know If You Have Unpublished Updates?
If your live website has draft changes, the editor will notify you with a message like "Not yet synced to the live site" or a red dot. This indicates that the public visitors are still seeing the content from the last published version.
When you see a notification, don't rush to publish. Check the following in order:
- Use preview to check how it looks on desktop and mobile.
- Click on buttons, navigation links, forms, and embedded external content.
- Confirm that prices, dates, contact information, and promotional details are up-to-date.
- Verify that hidden modules or pages align with your public plans.
- Publish after confirming everything.
First Publish and Subsequent Updates
The first publish brings your unpublished website online for the first time, usually involving setting up your website's domain name and meeting launch conditions. Please read "Publishing Your First Website" for this process.
Subsequent updates are content refreshes for an already live website. After you finish editing, open "Publish" to sync your current draft as the new live version. Your website's existing URL will not change due to general content updates.
Blog Post Publishing Differs
This guide primarily explains drafts and publishing for website pages, modules, headers, footers, and appearance settings. These collectively form the public version of your site, so publishing the site syncs the confirmed website draft.
Blog posts, however, are managed individually: each post has its own draft, publish, and unpublish actions. Publishing one post does not publish others, nor does it require republishing the entire website.
| What you're updating | Correct procedure |
|---|---|
| Website pages, modules, headers, footers, or visual settings | After completing the draft in the editor, sync confirmed updates for the entire site from "Publish". |
| A new blog post | After drafting in "Blog", publish it within that post. |
| An already published blog post | Edits are initially saved as a draft for that post; re-publish the post after confirmation. |
To publish a blog post, your website must already be live, and your account needs a plan that supports blog publishing (currently Kanorio Pro or Business). Blog posts do not currently support scheduling for future automatic publishing.
For information on categories, tags, authors, RSS, and post SEO, please read Blog. To adjust site-wide blog display settings like author, date, table of contents, or share buttons, open Blog Settings; these settings apply directly to the public blog and do not go through the website draft publishing process.
Pre-Publish Checklist
Content and Calls to Action
- Does the title clearly state what you offer at a glance?
- Do the main buttons correctly lead to contact forms, purchase pages, booking systems, or forms?
- Are images clear, not awkwardly cropped, and do they have appropriate ALT text (text descriptions for images)?
- Have you removed test text, temporary pricing, internal notes, and empty sections?
Website Structure and Trust
- Can users find important pages through the navigation bar?
- Is it easy to read and tap on a mobile device?
- Are contact information, business hours, address, and social media links correct?
- If collecting personal data, is there a privacy policy and a clear explanation of its use?
Search and Sharing
- Are the names and URLs of each important page clear?
- Do the search result snippets and social sharing previews accurately represent your brand?
- Is the webpage content what you want Google and visitors to see?
For detailed SEO (Search Engine Optimization) settings, please read "SEO Settings and Optimization." After publishing your site, search engines decide when to re-crawl content, and immediate updates are not guaranteed.
What Happens After Publishing?
Publishing syncs your currently confirmed draft content to your live website. You can continue making edits in the editor afterward; new changes will become drafts until your next publish.
If you find minor errors after publishing, you don't need to redo the entire site. Simply fix them in the draft, re-check, and publish again. To take your entire site offline, manage your domain, or delete your site, refer to the "Going Offline and Domains" guides.
Recommendations for Multiple Editors
If multiple people manage the website, agree on who will perform the final publish. Before publishing, confirm within the team which pages, offers, and event times are being modified to prevent one person's publish from overwriting another's unverified content.
For major redesigns, create a list of changes first and schedule the publish during off-peak traffic hours. This isn't a system limitation but allows you time for thorough verification on the live site.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The public website only displays the version you last published. Drafts are for those with editing access to view and modify within the editor.
No. You can accumulate multiple draft changes and publish them all at once after reviewing. If the content involves prices, event times, or important announcements, it's advisable to publish as soon as you confirm accuracy to avoid displaying outdated information on the live site.
No. Blog posts are published individually. Please publish or republish them separately within the post editor; new posts also require the website to be live and a plan that supports blog publishing.
Kanorio currently does not offer a version history feature within the editor to select and restore old versions. Before making significant changes, it's recommended to save important copy, prices, and links separately and preview thoroughly before publishing.
Drafts do not automatically go live just because you leave the editor; public updates require your explicit action to publish. If you have questions about site status, plans, or data retention, do not rely solely on unpublished drafts as your only backup.
First, refresh the public website and ensure you're viewing the correct URL. If old content persists, test using an incognito window to rule out browser cache issues. Also, confirm you published the site you were editing, not a different one.
You can manage the site's online status, but this is different from "publishing a draft." Please read "Taking the Site Offline and Deleting" to understand the implications for visitors, domains, and data.