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Chapter 12: Site-wide Settings

Overview

Essentials uses two separate configuration areas for site-wide settings: 1. Branding & Layout - Visual branding and layout options 2. Settings - Site metadata, analytics, and business information

Both are accessed from the main left-hand navigation menu.

Branding & Layout

Configure your site's visual branding and layout options here.

Site Branding Tab

  • Site Title: Displayed in browser tabs and search results
  • Branding Mode: Choose between displaying Logo or Site Title + Slogan
  • Logo: Upload your main logo (JPG, PNG, or SVG)
  • Retina Logo: Optional high-resolution version for hi-DPI displays

Header Tab

  • Configure header layout and navigation settings
  • Control header style and behavior
  • Footer layout options
  • Footer navigation configuration
  • Social media icon display

Additional tabs may vary based on your Essentials installation.

Settings

Manage site metadata, analytics, and business information.

Main Tab

  • Site Title & Tagline: Core site information
  • Default Email Address: For system notifications

Social Sharing Tab

  • Configure Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata
  • Control how your site appears when shared on social media

Google Analytics Tab

  • Add your Google Analytics tracking ID
  • Enable enhanced eCommerce tracking

Metadata Tab

MicroData Sub-tab (see Chapter 13 for details): - Organization information - Primary business location - Contact information - Additional locations

Map Coordinates, Opening Hours, Same As: - Business hours configuration - Geographic data - Social profile links for structured data

Social Tab

  • Social media profile URLs (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Leave blank to hide specific social icons

Important Notes

  • Always click Save after making changes
  • Color palettes are defined by developers in config files (see Chapter 7) and cannot be changed through the CMS
  • Changes in these sections affect the entire website

General SilverStripe Settings

For documentation on standard SilverStripe CMS settings (roles, permissions, users, etc.), see: - Managing your website - Changing and managing users