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Owners Guide

Everything you need to manage your new accommodation website.

Getting Started

You will notice that we will have added a few things to show you where things should go! Everything you see on the actual website pages can be edited yourself, text and photos can be changed without any fear of ruining the layout!

Additional Customisation

The only thing you can't change yourself is the font style, and header style. We'll work with you to set these as you would like them.

  • Headers: Can be changed to a centred logo layout, non-transparent header, or full-width vs boxed layout.
  • Fonts: You can choose any Google font - just let us know the name and we can update this centrally.

How to Login

The first step is to login to your website's dashboard using the login details we've provided. Once logged in, you will see a blue menu area to the left (best viewed on desktop).

This menu includes links to your website pages, accommodation pages, reviews area, area pages and importantly, your Niches landing pages.

đź’ˇ Pro Tip: Visiting the Front End

To visit the front end, simply click on your accommodation name found at the top of the screen in the black vertical toolbar. Likewise, to get back to the dashboard, click the name again while viewing your site.

Global Contact Details

Your website has a handy global area where you can add your email address, telephone number(s), address, social links, and a global booking link. Editing this one area updates it everywhere on your site.

Google Map Setup

To activate the map on your contact page:

  1. Add the address in the Google map field under the main contact details tab in Site Options.
  2. Add some text to the Directions fields to allow this section to be visible.

Editing your Home Page

Your home page is made up of several sections. Some you edit directly on the page, others pull in content automatically.

Edit Directly:

  • Hero Slideshow
  • Introduction area
  • The 4 main feature sections (text & images)

Managed Automatically:

  • Why Choose Us Carousel (Edit via Dashboard)
  • Reviews Area (Edit via Dashboard)
  • Photo Blog (Edit via Dashboard)

Edit Accommodation

Learn how to update your property details, photos, and descriptions.

USP Landing Pages (Why Choose Us)

The Landing Pages system is key for SEO. Each page helps Google understand exactly what you offer (e.g., "Dog Friendly", "Sea Views").

Top Tips:

  • Aim for 600+ words per page.
  • Always set a Featured Image (these appear on your home page carousel!).
  • Focus on one niche per page (e.g., one page for Dogs, one for Families).

Area Pages

Showcase your local area to encourage bookings. Consider adding pages for:

  • Places to eat & drink
  • Family Attractions
  • Local Beaches/Walks
  • National Trust properties

Add Reviews

Reviews build trust and add fresh content for Google. The latest 5 reviews automatically show on your home page.

Tip: Each review creates a new page on your site. Adding just one a week creates 52 new pages a year, which search engines love!

Photo Blog

A visual way to add updates. Ideally, add at least 5 photo blog posts before enabling the section on your home page so the layout looks complete.

Important: Page Photo Headers

For best results, ensure you set a Featured Image for every page you create—including your main menu tab pages (Reviews, Area Info, etc.).

Simply edit the page, go to the Featured Image area (right hand side of screen), add your image and click Update.

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