Client Instructions
Our extensive library of help materials empowers our clients with the tools and instructions to manage their products after launch.
We created these documents to help in the process of setup, post-launch services, and applying regular updates and maintenance. Personalized instructions, including videos are also available upon request.
WordPress
Simple ADA Best Practices When Updating Your Website
At Galactic Ideas, we build websites with accessibility in mind from the start. That includes the design system, page structure, colors, typography, navigation, buttons, templates, and other technical details that help support ADA and WCAG accessibility best practices.
Setting up Google Site Kit in WordPress
Set up Google Site Kit in WordPress to connect your website with an existing Google Analytics account and start tracking website traffic directly from the WordPress dashboard.
Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress
Two-factor authentication serves to ensure that your identity is legitimate and protect your information against criminal cyber activity. Learn about two-factor authentication and how to get started securing your sensitive information.
Setting Up User Roles in WordPress
This document provides instructions on how to configure role access capabilities to users in WordPress.
Edit a Page in WordPress Using Visual Composer
This document provides instruction for more advanced WordPress users on how to edit a page using the backend visual editor in WordPress.
Edit a Page in WordPress using the Frontend Editor
This document provides instruction on using the visual editor in WordPress, typically the easiest way to edit page content.
Create a Privacy Policy For Your Website
If you collect personal information from our website visitors, then you need to have a Privacy Policy posted to your site.
Setup a Universal Profile Image with Gravatar
This document provides instructions on how to add your profile image to Gravatar.
Login to your WordPress Website
Learn how to login to your new WordPress website and reset your password.
Setup your Google Maps API for your Website
These instructions show you how to register and set up the Google Maps API for use on your website.
Setup Google Analytics for your Website
Add a Google Analytics tracking code to your website and start measuring your website visitor performance.
Website Hosting
Closing Out Your Old WP Engine Plan
Learn how to cancel your old WP Engine Starter Plan and request a prorated refund after migrating to the Galactic Ideas private server.
Moving Your Site to Galactic Ideas’ Private WP Engine Server
Step-by-step guide to migrating your WordPress site within WP Engine to Galactic Ideas’ private server for stronger security and faster performance.
Delegate Access to Your Domain Provider
Once your website is completed and ready for launch, we'll need to point the URL to where the website is hosted. The easiest way to handle this is to delegate access to your domain provider so that we can point it for you.
Add an Additional Website on WP Engine
This document provides instructions on how to add an additional site to your WP Engine hosting account.
Setup your Hosting & WordPress Website
Get your website hosting setup on WP Engine and running on the WordPress CMS platform.
Why I Recommend WP Engine for WordPress Hosting
Galactic has been developing WordPress websites on WP Engine for the better part of a decade now and rely on their efficient features and fast speed.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Scale Image Sizes to Boost Performance
When uploading images to your website, there are several factors to keep in mind in order to avoid slowing down your website's load times. This article will discuss these factors and the ways in which you can optimize images to best support web operation.
Optimizing Your Website Media for SEO and Web Accessibility
This document provides an explanation on how optimizing your media and images can boost both web accessibility and SEO, and provides instructions on how to do so.
Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin for Beginners
We've selected some great instructional materials on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to maximize your website to its full potential.
Setup Google Search Console for Better SEO
Add your website "property" to Google Search Console and start measuring your search performance.
Setup Google Analytics for your Website
Add a Google Analytics tracking code to your website and start measuring your website visitor performance.
The Basics to WordPress Search Engine Optimization
SEO best practices to improve your "organic" search rankings on Google.
Online Marketing
Integrating Newsletters Into Your Business Strategy
Mailchimp is an automated email marketing platform that simplifies the marketing process, allowing users to manage mailing lists, design newsletters, create custom email templates, gather data and insights, and more.
Setup your Google My Business Profile
Google My Business is a free and easy-to-use tool that promotes business profiles and websites on Google Search and Maps. No matter the size of your company, it is essential for users to be able to find information about you online.
Create an Email Alias in Gmail for Business
This document provides instructions on how to create an email alias in Gmail for Business.
Setup a MailChimp Online Newsletter Account
Capture and manage your email contacts through a simple newsletter lead form linked to MailChimp.
Email Marketing Campaign Checklists
Once you have determined your marketing strategy, this checklist process will help you monitor the design, content, and technicalities of your email marketing campaign.
Instagram Best Practices For Your Business
Instagram is a great way to introduce your followers to the lifestyle of your brand through a visual story. When done well, thousands of followers will deliver instant validation of your posts and feel connected to your products and services.
Web Security
Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress
Two-factor authentication serves to ensure that your identity is legitimate and protect your information against criminal cyber activity. Learn about two-factor authentication and how to get started securing your sensitive information.
Stop Spam Bots with reCAPTCHA
Prevent spam and abuse through your web forms, while letting your valid users pass through with ease.
Web Design
Adding Social Proof to Your Website with Logos
Adding brand logos to your website that everyone knows and trusts grabs attention and the perception of validity for your business.