Getting Started with Your New Website

Welcome to your new website powered by Isuso Works! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps to understand, manage, and make the most of your new website. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with websites, this guide will help you get up and running quickly and confidently.

Your website is built on our user-friendly content management system (CMS) that allows you to easily update content, manage users, adjust settings, and monitor performance without any technical knowledge. By the end of this guide, you'll be comfortable navigating your website's administration area and performing common tasks.

1. Initial Login & Setup

The first step in managing your new website is accessing the administration area. This is where you'll perform all website management tasks.

Accessing Your Admin Dashboard

1. Navigate to your login page: Open your web browser and go to yourwebsite.com/admin (replace "yourwebsite.com" with your actual domain name).
2. Enter your credentials: Use the username and password provided in your welcome email.
3. Click the "Login" button: This will take you to your website's administration dashboard.

Fig 1: The admin login screen where you'll enter your credentials

First-Time Login Security

When logging in for the first time, you'll be prompted to:

• Change your temporary password to a secure, permanent one
• Verify your email address
• Set up two-factor authentication (recommended for enhanced security)

Completing Your Profile

After securing your account, you'll be asked to complete your profile information:

• Full name
• Contact phone number (optional)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Time zone preference

This information helps personalize your experience and is used for system notifications. Your profile picture will appear in the admin area and may be shown alongside content you create, depending on your website's configuration.

2. Dashboard Overview

After completing the initial setup, you'll be taken to your main dashboard. This is your control center for managing all aspects of your website.

Fig 2: The main dashboard with key website metrics and quick access links

Dashboard Elements

Your dashboard is organized into several key areas:

Navigation Basics

The left sidebar contains all the main sections of your administration area:

• Dashboard: Returns to the main overview screen
• Content: Manage pages, blog posts, and other content
• Media: Upload and manage images, videos, and documents
• Users: Manage user accounts and permissions
• Comments: Review and moderate user comments (if enabled)
• Appearance: Customize themes, menus, and widgets
• Plugins: Manage additional functionality modules
• Settings: Configure global website settings
• Analytics: View detailed website performance statistics

3. Basic Content Management

One of the most common tasks you'll perform is updating your website's content. Our CMS makes it easy to edit existing pages or create new ones without any technical knowledge.

Viewing Your Pages

To see all the pages on your website:

1. Click on Content in the left sidebar
2. Select Pages from the dropdown menu
3. You'll see a list of all pages with options to edit, preview, or delete each one

Fig 3: The Pages section showing all your website pages

Editing an Existing Page

To update content on an existing page:

1. Find the page you want to edit in the list and click the Edit button
2. You'll be taken to the page editor with the following sections:
   • Title: The page title that appears in browsers and search results
   • Content Editor: A visual editor similar to word processing software
   • Page Attributes: Settings like URL, template, and parent page
   • Featured Image: The main image associated with the page
   • SEO Settings: Options to optimize for search engines
3. Make your desired changes to the content using the visual editor
4. Click Preview to see how your changes will look on the live site
5. When satisfied, click Update to publish your changes

Fig 4: The visual content editor for modifying page content

Creating a New Page

To add a new page to your website:

1. From the Pages section, click the Add New button
2. Enter a title for your page
3. Add your content using the visual editor
4. Configure page attributes and settings as needed
5. Click Preview to check how the page will look
6. Click Publish to make the page live on your website

Working with Media

Adding images and other media to your pages:

1. While editing a page, position your cursor where you want to insert media
2. Click the Add Media button in the editor toolbar
3. You can either:
   • Upload a new file from your computer
   • Select from previously uploaded media in your library
4. Configure options like size, alignment, and caption
5. Click Insert into page to add the media to your content

You can also manage all your media files separately by clicking on Media in the left sidebar. This allows you to upload, organize, and edit media files independently of specific pages.

4. Site Settings

Your website has various global settings that control its behavior, appearance, and functionality. These settings are accessible through the Settings section of your dashboard.

General Settings

Basic website configuration options:

• Site Title: The name of your website
• Tagline: A short description that appears in certain areas
• Site Address: Your website's URL
• Email Address: The main contact email
• Time Zone: Your local time zone for scheduling and timestamps
• Date Format: How dates are displayed throughout the site

Fig 5: The General Settings configuration page

Contact Information

Update your business contact details that appear on your website:

• Business Name: Your company or organization name
• Address: Physical location information
• Phone Numbers: Contact phone numbers
• Email Addresses: Department-specific emails
• Business Hours: When you're open or available

Social Media Links

Connect your website to your social media profiles:

1. Navigate to Settings > Social Media
2. Enter the full URLs for each of your social media profiles
3. Enable or disable social sharing buttons on your content
4. Configure how social media previews appear when your content is shared
5. Save your changes

User Settings

Configure how user accounts work on your website:

• Registration: Enable/disable new user registration
• Default Role: Set the permission level for new users
• Email Verification: Require email confirmation for new accounts
• Password Policies: Set requirements for password strength

SEO Settings

Optimize your website for search engines:

• Meta Descriptions: Default descriptions for various page types
• Sitemaps: Configure automatic sitemap generation
• Robots.txt: Control how search engines crawl your site
• Analytics Integration: Connect with Google Analytics or similar services

5. Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the basics of managing your website, here are some recommended next steps to make the most of your new site:

Regular Maintenance Tasks

To keep your website running smoothly, we recommend these regular maintenance tasks:

Don't worry about remembering all these tasksyour dashboard will display reminders for important maintenance activities.

6. Additional Resources

To help you continue learning and get the most out of your website, we've compiled these additional resources:

Downloadable Resources

Support Options

If you need additional help, our support team is available through multiple channels: