{"id":5257,"date":"2025-01-14T10:13:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5257"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:13:43","slug":"how-to-delete-a-section","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-section\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete a Section"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-info-block\"><p class=\"nco-info-block-content\"><strong>Info:<\/strong> This article applies to Website Builder purchases made after 14<sup>th<\/sup> January 2025. For further assistance, please contact our support team.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you will learn how to <strong>delete a section<\/strong> on your website that is no longer required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-warning-block\"><p class=\"nco-warning-block-content\"><strong>WARNING:<\/strong> These changes cannot be undone unless you\u2019ve taken a prior backup of your website. To do so, please see the guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-create-backups-and-restore-backups\">HERE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you first need to log into the web builder through your Online Control Panel. Unsure how to do so? Follow our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place your cursor over the section you want to delete. The settings button will appear in the upper-right corner of the section. Click on the <strong>Setting cog<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-22.png 576w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-22-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-22-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Delete<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-23.png 333w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-23-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-23-50x44.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have clicked delete, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation pop up message. If you\u2019re happy to proceed, click <strong>Delete<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-237.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-237.png 574w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-237-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-237-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the desired changes have been made, you can (re)publish the site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\">raise a support request<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. Our Support team are here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance raising a support request please follow the following&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\"><strong>Explore Website Builder<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it easy to remove a section or page from my website?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes! Deleting a section or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-delete-a-page\/?PR=BRT133\">a page<\/a> is a simple task that helps you manage your website&#8217;s content effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to delete a section helps you keep your website looking clean and professional.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I reorganise sections and pages on my website?<\/summary>\n<p>Of course! Managing your website&#8217;s layout is easier than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-move-or-copy-a-section\/?PR=BRT133\">move or copy a section<\/a> between different pages to improve your site&#8217;s structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the menu management tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-reorder-pages-in-the-menu\/?PR=BRT133\">reorder pages in the menu<\/a> and create a more logical navigation experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-hide-pages-in-the-menu\/?Pr=BRT133\">hide pages in the menu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-page?PR=BRT133\">add new pages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-subpage\/?PR=BRT133\">add subpages<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-pages-on-your-site\/?PR=BRT133\">change the name of pages on your site<\/a> to make navigation more intuitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective page management helps you create a user-friendly website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do if I want to make bigger changes to my website?<\/summary>\n<p>Sometimes you might want to make more significant updates to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider how to change the name of your website to better reflect your brand or purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the tools available to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-new-section\/?PR=BRT133\">add a new section<\/a> or completely restructure your existing pages, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-change-the-name-of-your-site\/?PR=BRT133\">change the name of your webite<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to preview your changes and ensure everything looks exactly how you want it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Small changes can make a big difference in how professional and appealing your website looks.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you will learn how to delete a section on your website that is no longer required.&nbsp; Getting Started To get started, you first need to log into the web builder through your Online Control Panel. 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