LoginFAQs
- What is Personal Branding?
- Can I use a domain name I already own when I register?
- How do I upload files?
- What file types can I upload?
- How do I delete files?
- How do I create a page?
- How do I delete a page?
- How do I edit a page?
- How do I change my website's theme?
- How do I cancel my account?
- Can I edit the appearance of an individual theme (as opposed to just switching themes)?
- Can I repeatedly change my theme?
- How do I change the title of my site?
- How do I reset my password?
- How do I change my account's email address?
- How do I make a link to a file I've uploaded?
- How do I make a link to another website?
- How do I insert a file I've uploaded into one of my pages?
- If I sign up for a plan that gives me my own domain name, why will it take time before my site can be viewed?
What is Personal Branding?
As personal brand guru Dan Schawbel puts it simply: A personal brand is how you market yourself to others, including the digital representation of yourself online. Your brand is who you are and what you stand for, including your goals, values and skills. Your brand is the combined sum of everything you are and how you project it to others, whether online or offline. And people who matter to your future are searching for you online - employers, co-workers, clients, business partners, dates. Personal branding on the web means shaping their perceptions of you by defining your strengths, values, goals and personality and presenting yourself in a compelling, persuasive manner. If your name is only attached to a single social network like Facebook, your total personal brand online becomes that profile. If you have commented on ten blogs, and have three social network profiles, then the sum of that participation and creation is your brand - how people perceive you. You can and should develop your personal brand online to attract greater opportunities and stand out in your field. Plus, it's fun to see relevant Google results for your name increase as you strengthen your brand.
Can I use a domain name I already own when I register?
Absolutely! All you need is to configure the name servers for your domain to point to our name servers. How this is set up depends on who you
registered your domain with, so check with them for help. The name servers are (in this order):
- ns1.slicehost.net
- ns2.slicehost.net
- ns3.slicehost.net
How do I upload files?
Under Content, go to Manage Files > Upload New File.
What file types can I upload?
To help protect the security of your experience, only the following file types can be uploaded:
- Microsoft Office Documents (.xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .doc,.docx)
- PDF files (.pdf)
- Images (.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tif, .psd, .ai)
- Audio files (.mp3, .wav, .aac, .wma)
- Video files (.mpg, .mpeg, .avi, .mov, .wmv, .mp4)
We're accomodating people, so if there is a file you are trying to upload that does not fit this criteria, let us know and we'll see what we can do about resolving the issue.
How do I delete files?
Under Content, go to Manage Files. Click the Delete icon in the Actions column.
How do I create a page?
Under Content, click Manage Pages. Then click Create a New Page.
How do I delete a page?
Under Content, click Manage Pages. Then click the Delete icon in the Actions column.
How do I edit a page?
Under Content, click Manage Pages. Then click the Edit icon in the Actions column.
How do I change my website's theme?
Under Appearance, click Theme. Select a theme and click Save to save your changes.
How do I cancel my account?
Under Account Options, click Deactivate Account. Be warned: Deactivating your account will permanently delete your site, all of your content, and release your domain name to new users. Not only will all the work you put into your site be lost, but someone else could take your URL.
Can I edit the appearance of an individual theme (as opposed to just switching themes)?
Unfortunately, not yet. We do want to build this functionality in at a later date.
Can I repeatedly change my theme?
Yes, you aren't locked in to any themes. You can change your theme as many times as you want.
How do I change the title of my site?
Under Appearance, click Site Title. Edit it and click Save.
How do I reset my password?
Under Account Options, click Change Password. Verify your current password and change it.
How do I change my account's email address?
Under Account Options, click Profile Info. Change your email address and click save.
How do I make a link to a file I've uploaded?
While editing, click the Insert/Edit Link icon (a picture of a globe with a paper clip). Change the Link Type to Document and choose your file from the resulting drop-down list.
How do I make a link to another website?
While editing, click the Insert/Edit Link icon (a picture of a globe with a paper clip). Change the Link Type to External Link. Type the URL to link to and click OK.
How do I insert a file I've uploaded into one of my pages?
While editing a page, click the Insert/Edit Image icon (a picture of a mountain and sun). Select an image from the drop down menu and click OK.
If I sign up for a plan that gives me my own domain name, why will it take time before my site can be viewed?
After you register a new domain name, it can take anywhere from 1-48 hours for domain name servers worldwide to be updated. This means that when you type your website into your web browser, it may take up to two days before it can be viewed by the world. However, check your site regularly the day you sign up because it may be all set within a matter of minutes.
Didn't get an answer to your question?
Shoot us an email and we'll get back to you. If your experience isn't as smooth as possible, we want to know why!
