General settings

The General Settings in ReadyCMS allow developers to configure key aspects of their accounts, including SEO settings, tracking codes, and custom fields. Learn how to manage these settings to optimize your website's performance and functionality.

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The General Settings section is the foundation of your ReadyCMS setup. This section allows you to configure various system-wide settings, store third-party account values, manage SEO-related attributes, and implement tracking scripts. It also provides tools to customize your website’s appearance and functionality by adding backgrounds, fonts, social links, and other custom elements.

Important:
Proper configuration of ReadyCMS General Settings is essential for optimal performance, security, and visibility. It enhances site speed, improves SEO discoverability, reinforces your branding, and boosts functionality with seamless third-party integrations.

The General Settings panel in ReadyCMS is located on the main Settings panel and is primarily designed for developers.

How to reach General settings

  1. Login: Sign in to your ReadyCMS account
  2. Navigate: Go to Settings > General
  3. Configure: Use various developer tools for additional functionalities (third-party API, SEO verification codes, Google Analytics, etc.)
    Settings interface showcasing various options in the left sidebar such as Intro, Third-party API, SEO, Google Analytics, Contact, Social networks, Backgrounds, Fonts, Colors, Scripts, Custom CSS, Whitelabel, Cache, and Other. The main panel displays the 'Intro' section with a graphic of a person standing next to a settings menu and a welcome message explaining the purpose of the settings panel for managing third-party account values, SEO, and other site configurations.

Managing general settings

Customization on the main settings panel is done via adding new attributes (key-value pairs) and implementing various scripts (JavaScript codes):

  • Third-party API
    Store and manage API keys for third-party services. Use the custom fields to securely store API credentials for services like payment gateways, CRMs, marketing platforms, and other integrations.
    Settings interface for managing API keys, with the 'Third-party API' section selected in the left sidebar. The right panel shows a 'Key Pair API' interface, allowing users to input key-value pairs. Three input rows are visible, each containing fields for a 'key' and 'value,' with an option to add new attributes and save changes. Other settings options such as SEO, Google Analytics, Contact, Social networks, and more are listed in the sidebar.
  • SEO
    Ensure proper site verification for search engines. Input verification codes for Google Search Console, Bing, Yandex, Baidu, and other platforms to confirm your site's ownership. This allows the search engines to track and index your site correctly.
    A settings panel showing various SEO-related options, including Baidu, Bing, Google, and Yandex verification codes, with additional fields for other custom codes. The left sidebar includes different sections like SEO, Google Analytics, contact information, and social networks.
  • Google Analytics
    Enable tracking for site traffic and user behavior. Paste your Google Analytics tracking code into the JavaScript editor. This will enable the collection of valuable insights about visitor activity, page views, conversion tracking, and more.
    A settings panel displaying input fields for Google Analytics and other tracking scripts. The left sidebar offers navigation to various settings like SEO, Google Analytics, and social networks.
  • Contact, Social networks
    Easily manage contact details and social media links displayed on your website.
    Use custom fields to input your contact email, phone number, and social media profiles (e.g., Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn). These fields help users reach your business or follow your updates on social platforms.
  • Backgrounds, Fonts, Colors
    Personalize your website's visual design. Customize your site’s background, typography, and color schemes by using custom fields to override the default theme settings. This gives you control over your website's overall branding.
  • Scripts, Custom CSS
    Implement advanced customizations through JavaScript and CSS. Add custom JavaScript code for the header or footer sections to introduce advanced functionality (e.g., chatbots, third-party integrations). Use the CSS editor to apply custom styling that overrides the default theme CSS.
  • Whitelabel
    Customize the look of your ReadyCMS by replacing the default logo with your own, helping reinforce your branding.
  • Cache
    Improve website performance by enabling caching, which speeds up page load times and reduces server load by temporarily storing website data.
  • Other
    Add additional fields or custom values for further site customization. 

Tip:
You can use the General Settings panel to add unique fields as needed, offering full flexibility to tailor the website’s functionality to your specific requirements.

What's next?

After configuring your general settings, you may want to learn more about SEO in ReadyCMS and how we tackle this super important subject: SEO and ReadyCMS.

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