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CMS User Guide

Website CMS User Guide

This guide will help you manage content on the Tingalpa Mowers website using the Content Management System (CMS).

Accessing the CMS

  1. Go to https://tingalpamowers.com.au/admin/
  2. Click “Login with GitHub”
  3. Authorize with your GitHub account

Bookmark this page: https://tingalpamowers.com.au/cms-guide/

What You Can Edit

Quick Reference Table

What to EditWhere to NavigateWhat it Affects
Phone, email, addressSite Settings → Business DetailsHeader, footer, contact page
Trading hoursTrading HoursFooter, Google Maps info
Alert bannerSite Settings → Business Details → Site-Wide Alert BannerYellow banner on all pages
Homepage contentPage Copy → Home PageHomepage hero text and headings
About pagePage Copy → About PageAbout Us page content and image
Services pagePage Copy → Services PageServices listing page intro
Contact pagePage Copy → Contact PageContact page heading
FAQ pagePage Copy → FAQ PageFAQ page heading
Services offeredServicesHomepage and Services page
Team membersTeamAbout page team section
Brand logosBrandsHomepage brands section
FAQ categoriesFAQ CategoriesFAQ page questions and answers
Tips blog postsTips & Advice PostsTips section and individual posts
Hide reviewsGoogle Reviews → Select review → Toggle “Hide this review”Reviews page

Saving Changes

  1. Make your edits
  2. Click the “Save” button (top right)
  3. Your changes commit directly to the website
  4. The site rebuilds automatically (takes 1-2 minutes)
  5. Check the live site to verify your changes

Note: All changes are saved directly to the main website. There is no draft mode.

Uploading Images

When uploading images (team photos, brand logos, featured images):

  1. Click the image upload field
  2. Either:
    • Drag and drop an image, OR
    • Click to browse and select an image
  3. Images are automatically optimized and converted to WebP format
  4. Maximum file size: 5MB
  5. Images are automatically resized to maximum 1920px

Tip: Use good quality images but don’t worry about file size - the CMS handles optimization automatically.

Tips for Good Content

SEO Descriptions

  • Keep between 140-160 characters
  • Include key information about the page
  • Don’t just repeat the title
  • Think about what would make someone click from Google search results

Writing Style

  • Use plain, conversational Australian English
  • Keep paragraphs short (2-4 sentences)
  • Avoid corporate jargon
  • Be direct and helpful
  • End with a soft call to action when appropriate

Tips Posts

  • 300-500 words is ideal
  • Use bold text sparingly for emphasis
  • No headings needed in short posts
  • Make the summary different from the SEO description
  • Focus on practical, actionable advice

Common Tasks

Updating Trading Hours

  1. Go to: Trading Hours
  2. Click “Trading Hours”
  3. Edit the regular hours or notes
  4. Click “Save”

Hiding a Google Review

Reviews are automatically fetched nightly. If you need to hide one:

  1. Go to: Google Reviews
  2. Find the review you want to hide
  3. Toggle “Hide this review” to ON
  4. Click “Save”

Note: Don’t edit other review fields - they’re automatically managed.

Changing the Homepage Hero Image

  1. Go to: Page Copy → Home Page
  2. Scroll to the featured image field (if available)
  3. Upload a new image
  4. Click “Save”

Note: Hero images should be landscape orientation, high quality photos.

Updating Contact Information

  1. Go to: Site Settings → Business Details
  2. Update phone, email, or address
  3. Click “Save”

The changes will appear in:

  • Header (phone number)
  • Footer (all contact info)
  • Contact page
  • Google Maps embed

Creating a New Tips Post

  1. Go to: Tips & Advice Posts
  2. Click “New Tips & Advice Posts”
  3. Fill in all required fields:
    • Title: The heading of your post
    • Date: Publication date (defaults to today)
    • Description (SEO): 140-160 characters for search engines
    • Summary: Teaser text shown on the tips listing page (should differ from description)
    • Body: Your full article content (use the editor for formatting)
  4. Click “Save”

Important: The CMS will validate that your description is 140-160 characters. This helps with search engine optimization.

Turning the Alert Banner On/Off

  1. Go to: Site Settings → Business Details
  2. Scroll to “Site-Wide Alert Banner”
  3. Toggle “Enable Banner” to turn it on/off
  4. Update the “Banner Message” with your notice
  5. Click “Save”

Tip: Remember to turn it off when the emergency/notice period is over.

Getting Help

Website Issues

If something looks broken on the live website or you need technical help, contact the web developer.

CMS Login Issues

If you can’t log in:

  1. Make sure you’re using the correct GitHub account
  2. Check that you have access to the TingalpaMowers/tingalpa-site repository
  3. Contact the website administrator

Content Questions

If you’re unsure about what content to write or how to phrase something, contact Nara or the shop manager for guidance.

Important Reminders

  • All saves are immediate - there’s no “publish” button, changes go live after the site rebuilds
  • Check your work - Always view the live site after making changes
  • Keep backups - Important content should be backed up elsewhere
  • Ask if unsure - Better to ask before changing something you’re uncertain about
  • Phone numbers - Always use the format: 0428 586 838 (with spaces)
  • Be careful with the banner - Remember to turn it off when the emergency/notice period is over

Last updated: 31 July 2026

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