❖ Heads up! This article is intended for site managers. If you're a program facilitator looking for more information about how to review your programs, click here!
You've set up your site and familiarized yourself with the software. Now, it's time to go live! So, what's your first step? We recommend that you:
- Test out the volunteer perspective
- Check your branding
- Upload some spotlights and add some images
- Start drafting your community announcements
In this article, we'll cover:
Testing the volunteer perspective
Before you go live, it's best to test out your site from the volunteer's perspective. This lets you see how the site functions from the front end when a new user signs up and starts responding to your opportunities. Here are the steps we recommend for testing out your site:
Check your branding
You've probably already established how your site looks, but before you go live, double-check that all of your branding elements are in place and appear as you want them to. Be sure to check:
| Branding elements | What to check |
|---|---|
| Site colors |
Note: If your site colors are not appearing on the front end correctly, be sure to clear your cache and refresh the page. |
| Banners, Logos, and Favicon |
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| Spotlights and Images |
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Create announcements!
We've created several templates that you can use or help inspire your own creations!
- The templates were created in Canva, which we highly recommend; however, you can use whatever graphic design software you prefer!