Creating and Managing Sites
Sites in LinkLoom represent individual brands, blogs, or content destinations. Each site has its own content, settings, and team members. This guide covers creating and configuring sites.
Understanding Sites
What Is a Site?
A site is a container for:
- Your content (articles, posts)
- Site-specific settings
- Team members and permissions
- Brand voice configuration
- Publishing destinations
Why Multiple Sites?
You might use multiple sites for:
- Different brands or businesses
- Client work (if you're an agency)
- Testing vs. production content
- Different languages or regions
- Separate blog properties
Creating a New Site
Step-by-Step Process
- Click Sites in the sidebar, or go to Settings > Sites
- Click Create Site or the + button
- Fill in site details:
- Site Name — Display name for the site
- Description — Brief description (optional)
- Domain/URL — Your website URL (optional)
- Click Create to save
Initial Setup
After creation:
- Configure Brand Voice settings
- Add team members if applicable
- Set up publishing destinations
- Create your first content
Site Settings
Accessing Site Settings
- Go to Sites page
- Find your site
- Click Settings or the gear icon
- Site settings drawer opens
Basic Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Display name shown throughout LinkLoom |
| Description | Brief description of the site |
| Domain | Primary website URL |
| Custom Domain | Alternative domain if applicable |
Brand Voice
Configure AI to match your brand:
- Tone — Formal, casual, friendly, etc.
- Industry — Your business category
- Target Audience — Who you write for
- Custom Instructions — Specific guidance for AI
Team Settings
Manage site access:
- View current team members
- Invite new members
- Adjust roles and permissions
- Remove members when needed
Managing Multiple Sites
Switching Between Sites
Navigate between sites:
- Use the site selector in the top navigation
- Or go to Sites to see all sites
- Click a site to switch to it
Site Context
When you select a site:
- Content list shows that site's content
- Creating content targets that site
- Settings show that site's configuration
- Analytics reflect that site's performance
Default Site
Set your primary site:
- Go to Settings > Preferences (or find in Site settings)
- Choose Default Site
- This site loads automatically on login
Site Permissions
Site Roles
| Role | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Owner | Full control, billing, delete site |
| Editor | Create, edit, publish content |
| Viewer | View content only |
Inviting Team Members
- Go to site settings
- Click Team or Members
- Click Invite
- Enter email and select role
- Invitation sent to their email
Deleting a Site
Warning: Site deletion is permanent.
Before Deleting
Consider:
- Exporting important content
- Notifying team members
- Impact on published content
- Whether archiving is better
Deletion Process
- Go to site settings
- Scroll to Danger Zone
- Click Delete Site
- Type site name to confirm
- Click Permanently Delete
Site Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Use clear, recognizable names:
- Good: "Company Blog", "Product Documentation", "Client - ABC Corp"
- Bad: "Site 1", "Test", "Untitled"
One Brand Per Site
Keep sites organized:
- Don't mix different brands in one site
- Create separate sites for distinct purposes
- Use clear naming to distinguish
Regular Maintenance
Keep sites tidy:
- Archive or delete unused sites
- Review team member access periodically
- Update settings when needed
- Audit content quality