SharePoint Online reusable deployable content solution

Good Morning,
I am still relative new to SharePoint development and I am looking for a push in the right direction. I had a user request the following...
- Create a SharePoint site with minimal branding, just a logo that is changeable. The user is comfortable with SharePoint designer to do this. Is there an easier way for the user?
- Convert some existing word documents into web pages that is deployable to different environments for reuse. Templates more or less.
- Using SharePoint Online
What kind of solution is recommended? Additional read materials that you would suggest? Thank you! I just need a push in the right direction.

SharePoint branding has been massively overhauled and now caters for those that don't have a very strong background. To cater for the minimal branding, you can use the Design Manager, which lets you set images, set colours and move onto more advanced
stuff, if so needed.
For the Word Conversion, you can use Word Automation Services, which is also included within SharePoint Online.
Some basic reading on both can be started here: -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/sharepoint-online-content-service-description.aspx
Hope that helps
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