New Site Category & Template Image Selection Tool
One of the many benefits to the Parked.com acquisition is access to greater amounts of keyword and domain analysis that we didn't previously have. Parked.com does a great job at determining what a domain is about and categorizing the domain with a very specific template. Since the acquisition, we've been using that data to match keywords and select images for templates. However, the actual data and ability to change the template image has been behind the scenes.
Today, we've launched a new update that has officially aligned the categorization and templates with the data we have. You'll no longer see the basic Category menu when adding or editing a domain name. You now have control right down to the very specific template categorization. The main My Sites dashboard now also uses the new Category names.
Here is an example to better illustrate the changes:
When adding a Domain Name to WhyPark, you will see the option to choose a specific category and template image pair by clicking on the "Pick A Category" link.
After clicking on the "Pick A Category" link, you'll see a window with a search box to find the best template. After you type in at least 3 characters, we'll start displaying matching templates and filtering further as you continue to type.
To see the image associated with a template, click on it to see a preview.
If you're happy with the image and template categorization, click on the "Change" submit button to save your changes. The window will close and you can continue adding detail to your site.
If you don't choose a category and template, we'll immediately analyze the domain name and make the most relevant choices. You can always edit the category / template image at any time in the Site Settings for a domain.
Finally, you can also set a template in bulk for any number of domains in the My Sites dashboard by selecting the domains and choosing the "Change Category" option under the Bulk Actions menu on the right.
As of December 22, 2009, we have over 4,300 category templates and are currently adding at least 200 new images each week. In some cases, you may find that we've picked a template that doesn't have a specific image yet. In those cases, we show the top-level category's image. As we continue to add new images, the template's image will automatically update on your site. Or, you can choose a different template as described above.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at support@whypark.com, through our live chat support in the WhyPark dashboard, or through the WhyPark/Parked Forum.
Today, we've launched a new update that has officially aligned the categorization and templates with the data we have. You'll no longer see the basic Category menu when adding or editing a domain name. You now have control right down to the very specific template categorization. The main My Sites dashboard now also uses the new Category names.
Here is an example to better illustrate the changes:
When adding a Domain Name to WhyPark, you will see the option to choose a specific category and template image pair by clicking on the "Pick A Category" link.
After clicking on the "Pick A Category" link, you'll see a window with a search box to find the best template. After you type in at least 3 characters, we'll start displaying matching templates and filtering further as you continue to type.
To see the image associated with a template, click on it to see a preview.
If you're happy with the image and template categorization, click on the "Change" submit button to save your changes. The window will close and you can continue adding detail to your site.
If you don't choose a category and template, we'll immediately analyze the domain name and make the most relevant choices. You can always edit the category / template image at any time in the Site Settings for a domain.
Finally, you can also set a template in bulk for any number of domains in the My Sites dashboard by selecting the domains and choosing the "Change Category" option under the Bulk Actions menu on the right.
As of December 22, 2009, we have over 4,300 category templates and are currently adding at least 200 new images each week. In some cases, you may find that we've picked a template that doesn't have a specific image yet. In those cases, we show the top-level category's image. As we continue to add new images, the template's image will automatically update on your site. Or, you can choose a different template as described above.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at support@whypark.com, through our live chat support in the WhyPark dashboard, or through the WhyPark/Parked Forum.
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