Create Conference Website
Complete guide to building and customizing your conference's public website
This guide will help you create a professional conference website using PaperFox. You'll learn how to set up submissions, showcase your event, and provide attendees with all the essential information.
Getting Started
Step 1: Access the Website Builder
From your dashboard:
- Go to your conference dashboard
- Click the conference you want to manage
- Click "Public Page Configuration" in the Conference Management section
Step 2: Choose Your Website Approach
PaperFox offers two approaches for your conference website:
Option A: Built-in Page Editor (Recommended)
- Best for: Most conferences
- Features: Drag-and-drop editor, rich content tools, integrated submissions
- Benefits: Easy to maintain, automatically handles submissions, mobile-optimized
Option B: External Website
- Best for: Conferences with existing websites
- Features: Link to your custom website
- Benefits: Complete design control, use existing infrastructure
If you choose Option B, you will not be able to use the built-in page editor.
Landing Page Customization
The Landing Page Customization card lets you configure your main conference homepage appearance.
Banner Settings
Configure the visual header of your landing page:
- Size: Choose from Standard or other size options
- Color: Select from 19+ professional color themes
- Image: Upload a custom banner image (optional). After uploading, you can adjust the focal point using the cropper dialog to ensure the most important part of your image stays visible at different screen sizes.
Navigation Bar
Control how the navigation appears on your site:
- Position: Choose where the navigation bar appears (e.g., "Above banner")
- Logo: Upload your conference logo to display in the navigation
Content
- Show conference description: Toggle whether to display your conference description on the landing page. Click "Edit →" to update the description in Conference Settings.
Click "Save Settings" to apply your changes.
Using the Page Editor
The Page Editor allows you to create and customize your conference pages.
System Pages (Built-in)
Your website includes four system pages that connect to core features:
| Page | Status Badge | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | Ready | Lists tracks with deadlines. Authors submit papers here. |
| Program | Published | Displays sessions by day with search and mobile app support. |
| Registration | Enabled | Sign-up forms with ticket options and Stripe payments. |
| Forum | Enabled | Discussion threads for attendees to connect. |
System pages show a status badge indicating whether the feature is ready.
Creating Custom Pages
- Click "Add New Page" in the Page Editor
- The new page appears in your page list
- Configure page-specific banner settings (Color, Size, Image)
- Use the rich text editor to add content
- Click "Save" to save your changes
Rich Content Editor
The built-in editor supports:
Text Formatting:
- Headers (H1–H3)
- Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
- Bullet points, numbered lists, and checklists
- Text alignment (left, center, right, justify)
- Code blocks
Media Integration:
- Images: Upload and resize images
- Links: Add links to external websites and resources
- File Attachments: Upload PDFs, documents, and other files
Page Organization
- Drag and drop pages to reorder navigation
- Create submenus by dragging pages below other pages
- Maximum 5 main pages and 5 submenu items per section
Page Visibility
Control which pages appear in your navigation by clicking the visibility toggle (eye icon) on any page. Hidden pages are still accessible by direct URL, but won't appear in the menu.
This works for both custom pages and system pages.
Preview Your Changes
You can always preview your website by clicking "View Public Page" in the top right to see how your changes will look to visitors.
