Setup and Configuration
General

General Settings

Configure your portal's visual identity and branding elements.

Project Name

Enter a unique name for your portal.

  • Example: gracker, cybersec-hub, security-insights
  • Used for internal identification
  • Should be lowercase with no spaces

Organization Display Name

Enter your organization's name.

  • Example: "Acme Security Inc.", "CyberDefense Corp"
  • This appears in your portal's footer and about sections
  • Used as a fallback when portal name isn't specified

Portal Heading

The main title that visitors see on your portal.

  • Displayed prominently at the top of your site
  • Example: "Cybersecurity News & Threat Intelligence"
  • This is the first thing visitors see
  • Tip: Keep it clear and descriptive (40-60 characters recommended)

Logo URL

Upload or paste the URL to your portal's logo.

  • Click Upload to select a file, or paste an image URL
  • Example format: https://example.com/logo.png
  • Recommended size: 200x50px
  • Appears in your header navigation

Logo Best Practices:

  • Use transparent background (PNG or SVG format)
  • Ensure logo is clear and readable at small sizes
  • Test how it looks on both light and dark backgrounds
  • SVG format is best for scalability
  • Keep file size under 500KB

Favicon URL

Upload or paste the URL to your portal's favicon (small icon in browser tabs).

  • Click Upload to select a file, or paste an image URL
  • Example format: https://example.com/favicon.ico
  • Recommended size: 32x32px or 16x16px
  • Appears in browser tabs and bookmarks

Favicon Tips:

  • Keep the design simple - it needs to be recognizable when tiny
  • Use solid colors or a simple icon version of your logo
  • Test in different browsers
  • Supported formats: .ico, .png, or .svg

Portal Description

A brief description of what your portal offers.

  • This appears in search engine results and when shared on social media
  • Keep it between 150-160 characters
  • Example: "Expert cybersecurity insights, threat analysis, and security best practices for modern organizations."
  • Include relevant keywords naturally

Content & Targeting

Define your target audience and content focus to help AI generate relevant content.

Target Profile

Target Persona

Describe your ideal reader or audience.

  • Example: "programming, AI, Development professionals"
  • This helps our AI create content tailored to your audience
  • Be specific: include roles, interests, and expertise levels
  • You can list multiple personas separated by commas

Target Keywords

Enter keywords that your audience is interested in.

  • Separate multiple keywords with commas
  • Example: "ciam, passwordless authentication, mfa, password"
  • These help the AI understand what topics matter to your readers
  • Include industry-specific terms your audience uses

Age Range

What's the age demographic of your target audience?

  • Example: "25-45", "18-34", "35-55"
  • This helps tailor the content tone and references
  • Optional but useful for personalizing content

Industry

Which industry does your portal primarily serve?

  • Example: "Technology AI", "Financial Services", "Healthcare"
  • Helps focus content on industry-specific challenges
  • Can be broad or very specific

Market Segment

What type of business model do you serve?

  • Choose: B2B, B2C, B2B2C, Enterprise, or SMB
  • Example: "B2B"
  • This influences the content style and terminology we use

Location

Where is your audience located?

  • Example: "US, Global, Europe", "North America", "APAC"
  • Helps with localized content and regional compliance information
  • Can specify specific countries, regions, or select "Global"

Content Focus

About

Tell us more about what your portal offers.

  • Provide detailed information (200-500 characters)
  • Explain your mission, value proposition, and content focus
  • Example: "We provide in-depth cybersecurity analysis, threat intelligence briefings, and practical security guidance for IT professionals and security teams."
  • This appears on your About page and helps our AI understand your portal's purpose

Offerings

What services, products, or content does your portal provide?

  • List everything you offer
  • Can be comma-separated or in paragraph format
  • Example: "Security News, Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Reports, Best Practice Guides, Compliance Resources"
  • Helps visitors quickly understand what content to expect
  • Appears on your About and landing pages

Keywords

Enter the main topics you want to cover in your content.

  • Separate keywords with commas
  • Example: "threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, security automation"
  • These are the primary topics our AI will use to generate content
  • Should align with your expertise and what your audience wants to read
  • Tip: 10-20 keywords works best

Niche

What makes your portal unique? Enter your specific niche focus.

  • Separate niche terms with commas
  • Example: "tech, programming, web development, AI, machine learning"
  • Be more specific than your general keywords
  • This defines your unique angle and voice
  • Helps you stand out from similar portals
  • Tip: 5-10 niche terms is ideal

Search Configuration

Search Placeholder

Customize the placeholder text that appears in your search box.

  • Example: "Search security news...", "Find threat intelligence...", "Search articles, topics..."
  • Guides visitors on what they can search for
  • Keep it short and actionable
  • Should match the type of content you provide

Website URL

Website URL

Enter your main website address.

  • Format: https://gracker.ai
  • This is your primary company or website domain
  • Used for branding and navigation links
  • Note: This can be different from your portal URL (e.g., if your portal is at blog.company.com)

SEO & Indexing Settings

Control how search engines interact with your portal.

IndexNow Protocol

Toggle IndexNow Protocol for Instant Indexing

Turn this on to get your content indexed faster by search engines.

What is IndexNow?

  • A fast indexing system supported by Microsoft Bing and Yandex
  • When enabled, search engines are notified immediately when you publish or update content
  • Much faster than waiting for search engines to naturally discover your updates

When to turn this ON:

  • ✅ Your portal is live and you publish content frequently
  • ✅ You want faster visibility in search results
  • ✅ Bing and Yandex are important for reaching your audience

When to turn this OFF:

  • ❌ You're still testing or developing your portal
  • ❌ This is a staging or preview environment
  • ❌ You only care about Google (which doesn't support IndexNow yet)

Note: An API key is automatically created when you enable this feature - no extra setup needed!

Search Engine Indexing

Toggle to Allow Search Engines to Index Your Portal

Control whether search engines like Google can find and list your portal.

When turned ON:

  • Your portal appears in Google, Bing, and other search results
  • Search engines can crawl and index your content
  • Your sitemap is submitted automatically
  • Best for: Live, production portals ready for public viewing

When turned OFF:

  • Your portal won't appear in search results
  • Keeps your portal private from search engines
  • Best for: Test sites, staging environments, or internal portals

Features & Toggles

Enable or disable specific portal features.

Portal Status

Enable or Disable This Portal

Control whether your portal is live and accessible to visitors.

When Enabled:

  • Your portal is live and accessible to everyone
  • All content is visible
  • All features work normally

When Disabled:

  • Portal is not accessible to visitors
  • Users see a "Portal Unavailable" message
  • Useful for maintenance or if you need to temporarily take it offline
  • Don't worry - this doesn't delete any of your content or settings

TL;DR Feature

Enable TL;DR Feature for Articles

Show quick summaries at the top of your articles.

  • When enabled, visitors see a short summary before reading the full article
  • Great for busy readers who want to quickly scan key points
  • Summaries can be generated by AI or added manually
  • Improves the reading experience

TL;DR Text

Customize the heading that appears above article summaries.

  • Default: "TL;DR" (Too Long; Didn't Read)
  • You can change it to match your style and audience
  • Popular alternatives:
    • "TL;DR" (most common, casual)
    • "Key Takeaways" (professional)
    • "Quick Summary" (clear and straightforward)
    • "In Brief" (formal)
    • "Executive Summary" (business-focused)

Tips:

  • Keep it short (1-3 words)
  • Use language your audience will understand
  • Consider your readers' professional level
  • Try different options to see what works best

Contact Information

Provide contact details for your portal.

Address

Portal Address

Add your business address or contact information.

  • You can enter multiple lines
  • Example: 
    Acme Security Inc.
123 Cyber Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
  • Appears in your portal's footer or contact page
  • Optional, but recommended because it:
    • Builds credibility and trust with visitors
    • May be required by law in some locations
    • Helps with privacy regulations (like GDPR)
    • Gives your portal a professional appearance

You can also include, but keep it shorter:

Where it appears:

  • Footer of every page (by default)