Author: implementations

Setting Up A New Ad Manager Account

If you do not currently have an AdSense and Ad Manager account, or if you have been using someone else’s DFP account, the first step to onboarding your ads will be to sign up for both a Google AdSense and Ad Manager account. Note: Even if you do not plan on using Google AdSense, Google requires you to be approved…

Analytics

If your site has its own Google Analytics account, the Rayos Team will place your account’s UA code on your site when you launch. This code will allow you to track your site’s analytics data in Google Analytics in a Google Analytics account you control. This is an optional configuration. Regardless of whether you have your own Google Analytics account,…

WP Users, Admin Email

Checklist Provide a list of users who will need access to edit the site Provide one email to set as the WordPress admin email WordPress Users Provide your project coordinator with the names and email addresses of users will need access to the admin to edit your site. Note: You will be able to create additional users once you have…

Request A Content Export From Your Current Provider

Request A Content Export From Your Current Provider GTxcel can extract your site’s data via an API or feed if you have access available. This is GTxcel’s preferred method for receiving a site import. Otherwise, GTxcel can receive the export of content from your content management system in an industry-standard formatted text file, such as CSV or XML. We would…

Google Keys (Captcha, Maps)

The Rayos Platform uses Google reCaptcha and Google Maps to integrate with several site features. You will need to create a Google reCaptcha and Google Maps API key for your site. Before creating keys, make sure you are signed into the Google account you want to control the keys. Important: The account should not be a personal Google account. The account…

Store

Checklist Tell your project coordinator whether your site will have a store If you plan to have a store, provide your store’s URL The Rayos Platform doesn’t include an e-commerce integration. If you would like a store, you will need to set up a third-party store account; we recommend Shopify. You will need to set up a store account, then…

Calendar

The Rayos Platform uses the Time.ly plugin to power site calendars and event submission interfaces. It’s a responsive calendar that looks great on both desktop and mobile site widths. You can explore a live calendar on the Rayos wireframe site. Checklist Decide whether you would like an email notification whenever a website visitor submits an event Provide the email address…

Commenting

Rayos Platform sites can utilize commenting features through the Facebook Comments Plugin. Checklist Tell your project coordinator whether you would like commenting on your site If you want commenting: Provide your Facebook App ID Facebook Commenting If you would like commenting, send your project coordinator your Facebook App ID. You can find your App ID or create a new App…

Amazon SES (‘From’ Email)

Your site will  be set up with an email that acts as the “from” email for any automated responses from features or form submissions. Examples of these automated responses include: Form submission confirmations Editorial notifications of form submissions Checklist Set up an email address that will act as your site’s “from” address Click on a validation link emailed to your…

SSL

The Rayos Team will install an SSL certificate for your website. This will enable https:// security. Checklist Confirm you have access to an Amazon-approved email account for your domain Click validation link in an email sent by Amazon Confirm Access To An Amazon-Approved Website Email Amazon Web Services requires sites have at least one of these email addresses set up…