Quick start guide
This guide is designed to help you create your first project.
Welcome to Commonplace! Follow these steps to maximise your project's potential and efficiently manage its content:
1. Logging In
Upon project creation, you'll receive an email inviting you to set up your login credentials. Once created, follow these steps to log in:
- Visit the Commonplace Login Page: Access your project.
- Enter Your Credentials: Input your email and password.
- Access Your Project: Once logged in, you will be able to edit your project and access other features.
2. Customizing Your Project
Now that you're logged in, start customising your project to suit your needs. Utilise the following guides to navigate Edit mode effectively and manage your content:
- Editing the Home Page: Customise the primary landing page to engage visitors effectively.
- Editing the Home Page Banner: Tailor the banner to capture attention and convey key messages.
- Creating Tiles: Craft visually engaging tiles to organise and present information effectively.
- Adding Survey Questions: Learn how to create and incorporate questions for comprehensive surveys.
3. Utilising a Timeline for Consultation Updates
Keep visitors informed about the consultation's progress using a dynamic timeline feature:
- Editing the Timeline Page: Keep visitors and subscribers up-to-date on project milestones and progress.
4. Understanding Engagement Reach Through Demographics
Apart from standard survey questions, gather data on respondents to comprehend engagement demographics:
- Editing the Demographics Page: Collect valuable information about your audience for better understanding.
5. Preparing for Project Launch
Once you have added all your content, prepare to launch your website:
- Project Launch Checklist: Review a pre-launch checklist to ensure readiness.
- Contact Customer Support: Reach out to our Customer Support Team for assistance and confirmation before publishing.
6. Navigating the Dashboard
Post-launch, track responses and view collected data via the Dashboard:
- Accessing the Dashboard: View and analyse survey responses and engagement metrics.
- Navigating the Dashboard: Learn how to efficiently navigate and interpret the data presented.
There is lots more content in our Help Centre to help you build and manage your project and you can contact the Customer Support Team for additional guidance