A great website needs great content. Here's exactly what you need to provide us and how to make it awesome.
What We Need From You
| Item | Examples | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name | Your company name | Exactly as you want it displayed |
| Tagline | "Best Pizza in Town" | Short, memorable, benefit-focused |
| About Text | Your story, mission, values | 150-300 words, friendly tone |
| Services List | What you offer | 3-8 services with brief descriptions |
| Contact Info | Phone, email, address | Double-check for accuracy |
| Social Media Links | Facebook, Instagram, etc. | Full URLs (https://...) |
| Photos | Business photos, team, work | High-quality, well-lit, relevant |
| Logo | Your brand logo | PNG format with transparent background ideal |
Photo Tips for Best Results
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☀️ Prefer natural lighting over flash
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❌ Avoid blurry, dark, or pixelated photos
Where to Find Free Images
If you need professional photos, try these free resources:
How to Submit Your Content
After you sign up, we'll email you a Content Submission Form. You can:
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Fill it out online
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Upload files (images, documents)
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Send us links to examples you like
Pro Tip: The faster you provide your content, the faster your site goes live!
Article #205: Understanding Your Website Dashboard
Your PlainOHost website comes with a simple dashboard to manage everything. Here's how to use it.
Accessing Your Dashboard
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Log in to your customer portal
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Click "My Services"
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Find your website package
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Click "Manage"
What You Can Do From Your Dashboard
| Section | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Overview | See your site status, next bill date, quick stats |
| Edit Site | Request changes (send us revision requests) |
| Add Pages | Order additional pages ($49.95 each) |
| Domain | Manage your domain (DNS, renewal) |
| Set up professional email @yourdomain | |
| Analytics | View basic site stats (visitors, pageviews) |
| Billing | See invoices, update payment method |
Common Tasks
To Request a Change:
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Click "Edit Site"
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Describe what you want changed
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Upload any new images if needed
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Click "Submit Request"
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We'll respond within 24 hours
To Add a Page:
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Click "Add Pages"
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Select page type
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Checkout ($49.95)
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We'll email you for content
To Check Site Stats:
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Click "Analytics"
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View visitors, popular pages, traffic sources
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Export reports if needed
Need Help?
Use the "Support" tab to open a ticket or start a live chat.
