Content publishing states in HarvardSites (VIDEO)

This tutorial explains content states in HarvardSites. If you've ever made changes, but didn't see them on the live site, this is expected, and it comes down to content states. Content can exist in different states as you work. A Draft is saved work that isn't visible to visitors. Published content is live and visible on your site. Published content can be moved back to Draft while you work on changes.

When you're ready, publish again to make the updated version visible on the live site. Unpublished content is removed from the live site, but still exists in the system. So, saving your work does not automatically publish it.The Preview feature lets you see how your content will look before it goes live. A typical workflow is to save your work as a draft, preview your changes, and publish when ready.

Publishing makes your changes visible to site visitors. Save your work, preview your changes, and publish when ready. Understanding content states helps you manage changes confidently. To learn more, visit the Publish Status page in the HarvardSites User Guide. Use drafts to prepare your work, preview to review it, and publish when ready. Happy building in HarvardSites.