PorridgeWeb

Porridge+ and above · 4 CLEAR STEPS

Apply an art direction

Change the look while keeping the content you have written.

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READ IT. TRY IT. MAKE IT YOURS.

One useful step at a time.

Follow the numbered instructions below. Use “Watch this part” where a related clip is available; it pauses so you can try the step.

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Save a restore point

    Open Saved versions and name the current draft before making a larger design change.

    Follow the written instructions for this step.
  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Choose the scope

    In 02 Design, choose whether changes apply to the entire site, current page or one available block or panel.

    Watch this part 5 sec
  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    Choose an art direction

    Open the art-direction controls, compare the examples and apply your choice.

    Watch this part 18 sec
  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Review the affected pages

    Check desktop and phone previews, then save the browser draft. Restore your earlier version if the result does not fit.

    Follow the written instructions for this step.

HOW YOU KNOW IT WORKED

Check your result.

Only the intended scope has changed and the content remains correct.

If it doesn’t feel right yet.

Check the selected scope before applying another direction. A page or block override can make the whole-site setting appear different in that area.

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WATCH WHEN IT HELPS

Apply an art direction

THE WALKTHROUGHSee the controls in action
Back to the steps ↓

22 sec · silent, captioned screen walkthrough · recorded 12 October 2026 in a local workspace with fictional content. Pauses edited for reading. Clips show related controls; follow every written step, including any checks outside PorridgeWeb.

Read the video transcript
  1. 0:00 Step 2 Choose the scope before applying a new art direction.
  2. 0:04 Step 3 Open the art direction catalogue from the Design step.
  3. 0:09 Step 3 Compare a direction with the content already in your draft.
  4. 0:14 Step 3 Read what will change, then apply. A restore point keeps your earlier version.

Keep going at your own pace.

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Guide checked against the working tools on 12 October 2026. External service screens and requirements may change.

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Start with the page’s instructions, save a copy of your work and try one change at a time. Our tool tour explains the main tools.

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EXPLORE FIRST. CHOOSE WHEN YOU’RE READY.

A little more room
for your ideas.

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A USEFUL START

Porridge Free

A$0 / free tier

A useful place to start, with room to explore.

  • Message planner and colour contrast checker
  • Template finder and all 42 art direction previews
  • Tool demonstrations and public website guidance

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MAKE IT YOURS

Porridge+

A$49 / month

The essentials to build, polish and take your website with you.

  • Website Studio, 42 art directions and flexible content
  • Colours, fonts, SVG logos and first-visit logo reveals
  • Hero and offer carousels, plus contact form builder

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The Pro workshop, with a home for one website.

  • Everything proposed for Porridge Pro
  • Managed hosting for one static business website
  • HTTPS and connection of your own domain

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