Website Settings
The Website Settings section contains important business information that your front-end website consumes for branding and other communication channels. Any changes on this page take immediate effect for new visitors. If the website has already been opened by a visitor, they will not see changes until they keep browsing the website. Current visitors on the website will see changes only if they leave the website and come back after an hour.
Your information in the Website Settings page is crucial, as the system utilizes it in various promotional activities, especially those linked to your website.
How Website Settings Are Used
Following are some examples:
- The QR Card feature prints this information on the generated QR codes.
- This information is used in advertisements, such as Google Ads and Google Business Profile.
- Since your website is structured as a vehicle listing portal, search engines recognize it accordingly.
Entering Information Correctly
It is essential to enter accurate information in the correct format, as specified in the documentation. The system relies on these details for proper functioning and visibility.
Helper Icons for Guidance
For each input field, a helper icon is available. Click on these icons to understand how to correctly enter the required details.
How to change address and contact information on the Contact Us page on the dealership website?
In most cases, the contact details shown on your dealership website, such as address, phone number, and email, come from the Website Settings page inside Dealersip. However, the exact behavior depends on how your website developer has implemented the Contact Us page.
You should first try updating your address and contact information from the Website Settings page.
How to verify if changes are applied
- Update the contact information or address in the Website Settings page.
- Open your browser in Incognito mode.
- Make sure all other incognito tabs are closed.
- Open your dealership website in the new incognito window.
If the updated contact information appears correctly, then no further action is required.
If the changes do not reflect on the Contact Us page, it means the contact details may be hard-coded or managed separately by your website developer.
In that case, you should contact your website developer to update the information. If you are not sure who your website developer is, please contact your account manager for assistance.
Apply changes immediately
If your website is already open in the browser and you want to apply the settings immediately, open the following link in your browser:
https://yourwebsite.com/refresh
Domain Name
The ‘Domain Name’ is the key that links your website to our system. Your website is your digital storefront for displaying your online inventory.
How to Point Your Domain to Our Server
To hook your existing website with software you must point your domain to our server. If you do not have a domain yet, then contact your account manager for further support. If you are not familiar with technicalities, we would advise to contact your domain manager. Do following steps to point your domain to our server:
Add A Records for Your Domain
- Contact your domain manager or access your domain’s DNS settings.
- Add an A Record pointing to our server’s IP address
15.235.60.67for:- Root Domain (
example.com): Set the Host field to@or leave it blank. - www version (
www.example.com): Set the Host field towww. If your website is on a sub domain then set the Host field towww.subdomain
- Root Domain (
- Ensure both records point to the IP address
15.235.60.67. - Make sure that there are exactly two A records only. Domain setup cannot succeed if there are more than two A records.
- Make sure that there is no AAAA record for the domain.
Domain propagation may take up to 48 hours depending upon your domain provider and the country.
Update domain in Website Settings
- Open Website Settings from side bar under Admin section.
- Enter domain in the Domain Name input box.
- Fill in all other fields and click on Save.
As soon as it is saved, system will verify domain setup. If it does not find setup then it will show "Setup Now" button. Click on Setup Now. The system will do the rest.
Full Propagation Before SSL Installation
Before installing SSL system will verify both root domain and with www subdomain e.g. www.example.com and example.com. SSL setup will not be initiated until both versions propagate to our server. If system displays propation error then please wait for 24 hours at least. Setup will auto start again as soon as you open the Website Settings page.
Disconnecting Your Domain
Once your domain is connected to the system, it cannot be disconnected automatically. If you wish to disconnect your website, please contact your account manager for assistance. Note: Disconnecting your domain may take up to 24 hours to complete.
Business Name
The information entered in the Business Name field is used in promotional activities, such as QR card printing and advertisements.
Business Country
The Business Country must be entered as a valid full country name, such as India or Canada. Search engines like Google and Bing uses this name in search results.
Business Phone
The Business Phone is crucial for promotional activities and search visibility.
Accepted Format
Google requires the phone number in the following format:
+01-1231231234
- Start with + followed by the country code.
- Add a dash (-) after the country code.
- Enter the full phone number without spaces.
Why It’s Important
Google uses this number to display a direct call link in search results, allowing customers to contact your business easily.
Google Handle
The Google Handle is the link to your Google Business Page. Ensure you enter the correct URL to help customers find your business easily. This URL is used in your front website to link to your Google Business Page.
Vital Information Missing Alert
Some critical files are required for proper website functionality and search engine optimization:
- Favicon: Displays as an icon in the browser tab.
- Logo: Used by browsers when the website is opened and by search engines for rich results.
- Showroom Image: Displayed in search results for queries like "dealerships near me".
Missing Settings Notification
If any of these settings are missing, the Website Settings page will display a red box at the bottom indicating the missing settings.
How to Fix Missing Settings
These settings cannot be directly updated by the user. Please contact your account manager or website developer to have them fixed. Once these settings are updated, this alert will go away.