Getting Started

Every Enine site starts on a free Enine subdomain, and you can bring your own domain.

• If you already own a domain, enter it in the Domain field when you create your site at eninesites.dev/get-started. The field is optional; leave it blank to start on a subdomain.
• Your free subdomain looks like yourname.e9sites.com. You can see it, and generate a new one with the shuffle control, in Sites > Configure under Subdomain.
• To attach a domain to an existing site, email hello@e9sites.com and we will set it up with you.

Enine Sites signs you in with a magic link by default, and you can add a password whenever you prefer one.

1. Sign in with your magic link.
2. Open the Account menu at the top right.
3. Choose Set Password (or Change Password if you already have one).
4. Set a password for future logins.

With a password set, you can sign in either way: password or magic link.

The sign-in email usually arrives within a minute or two. If it hasn't:

1. Check your spam or junk folder.
2. Confirm the email address you entered is correct.
3. Request a fresh link from the sign-in page. Links are single-use, so always use the newest email.
4. If you set a password earlier, you can sign in with it instead.

Still nothing? Email hello@eninesites.com and a person will sort it out.

If an edit isn't showing on your site, work through these in order:

1. Check the save rule. Inline edits (title, tagline, icons, images) save automatically. Edits made in the Content Manager need the Save button -- if you left the page to edit, you need to Save.
2. Check Edit Mode vs Preview. Edit Mode shows editing scaffolding; click Preview (the eye icon) to see the site as visitors do.
3. Check the Published box. Unpublished items are hidden from visitors even though they look fine in the manager.
4. Check Featured. The homepage shows only featured items; the category page shows everything published.
5. Hard-refresh your browser (Cmd+Shift+R or Ctrl+Shift+R) to rule out a cached copy.

Each template defines its own crop and aspect ratio per device, so the same image can render differently in a hero slot and a card thumbnail.

• If an image looks cropped oddly: it is being fitted to the slot's aspect ratio. Try an image closer to the slot's natural shape -- 16:9 landscape for heroes, square-ish for cards.
• If an image looks blurry: the upload may be smaller than the slot. Upload a larger file.
• If a logo has a background box: use a transparent PNG.
• If the wrong image shows: click the image in Edit Mode and select the right file from the Media Library.

Media Library uploads are reused everywhere, so fixing the file once fixes it everywhere it is used.

Audit findings come in two levels: red numbers are errors and orange numbers are warnings, listed per URL in the SEO and AEO sidebars.

Common findings and their fixes:

• Missing short content: the item emits no structured data. Write a one-sentence summary in the Short Content field.
• Missing page description: write one in Sites > SEO (100 to 160 characters).
• Page title too long: keep titles under 60 characters in Sites > SEO.
• Unpublished or non-routable items: excluded from the audit surface and flagged in the sidebar; publish them if they should be live.

After fixing a field, use Save & audit to confirm the finding clears without navigating away.

Every Enine plan includes human support from someone who has actually used the product.

• Email: hello@eninesites.com
• Phone: +91 92092 36463

Send what you were trying to do, what happened instead, and the page URL if there is one. No tickets, no bots -- you email us, a person replies.

Your site title and subtitle are used throughout your site. The title is your brand or company name. The subtitle is a short sentence describing what you do.

To update them: 1. Enter Edit Mode using the pencil icon. 2. Find the Title field. 3. Enter your site title. 4. Enter your subtitle in the Subtitle field.

Example: Title: Enine Studios Subtitle: Digital systems for modern businesses

Your logo appears in the site header across all pages.

Before setting your logo, upload the logo file into the Media Library first.

1. Upload the logo file into the Media Library.
2. Open the site configuration panel.
3. Find the Logo field.
4. Select your uploaded logo name from the dropdown.
5. Click Save.

For best results, use a transparent PNG.

A favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs.

Before setting your favicon, upload the favicon file into the Media Library first.

1. Upload the favicon file into the Media Library.
2. Open the site configuration panel.
3. Find the Favicon field.
4. Select your uploaded favicon name from the dropdown.
5. Click Save.

For best results: - Use a square image. - Use a simple, high contrast design. - Recommended size: 512 x 512 pixels.

The hero image is the main visual shown at the top of your homepage.

1. Enter Edit Mode.
2. Click the hero image thumbnail.
3. Upload an image by pressing the + button -- this will also add the image to the Media Library.
4. Enter Preview mode to see your website with the hero image.

For best results: - Use 16:9 landscape images. - Avoid heavily compressed images. - Make sure text remains readable over the image.

Your color palette controls the visual identity of the entire site. Changing a palette value updates all linked elements automatically.

1. Click on Sites in the Nav bar.
2. Click on Configure.
3. Scroll down to find the Colors section.
4. Click on the color swatch to open the color picker.
5. You can update the fields for: Body, Primary, Secondary, Accent.
6. Click Save.

Separate values are automatically configured for light mode and dark mode. Changes apply immediately across the site.

Themes control the layout and presentation style of your site. Changing themes does not remove your content.

1. Navigate to your Site preview.
2. To the left of the eye icon, the name of the theme you are currently viewing is displayed.
3. Click on the name of that theme -- it will list the themes available to you.
4. Select the theme by clicking on it.
5. The theme is applied to your website immediately.

Available themes include: Bauhaus, Pome, Portfolio, Print.

The site updates immediately.

Call-to-action buttons appear on your homepage and point visitors to the action you want them to take: get started, see how it works, book a call.

1. Click on Sites in your top navigation bar.
2. Click on Configure.
3. Find the Call-to-action buttons section.
4. Each button has two fields: a label (the text on the button) and an action (a URL or a mailto: link).
5. Click + Add Button to add another button, or the delete icon to remove one.
6. Click Save.

Links can be internal paths (/create-site/) or full URLs. Keep labels short and specific: 'Get started' beats 'Click here to learn more'.

Categories are your main sections. Examples: Services, Projects, Blog, About.

Each category automatically receives a homepage section, its own dedicated page, and its own URL.

1. Click on Sites in the Nav bar.
2. Click on Content -- this takes you to the Content Manager for your website.
3. On the left sidebar, the first button will be a (+New). Ensure you select that and not the ones under a pre-existing category.
4. This will lead you to a form. Enter the relevant information using the Data Entry Guide below.
5. Click Save.

The category is automatically added to the homepage, given its own dedicated page, and assigned its own URL. You do not need to manually create the page separately.

The Golden Rule: Start with the Title. Everything else is optional depending on how much detail you want to add. The page's web link (slug) is generated for you automatically.

Content items live inside categories. Examples: a service inside Services, an article inside Blog.

1. Click on Sites in the Nav bar.
2. Click on Content -- this takes you to the Content Manager for your website.
3. On the left sidebar, find the (+New) button under the category you want to add this content item to. Ensure you select that and not the one above which creates a new category.
4. This will lead you to a form. Enter the relevant information using the Data Entry Guide below.
5. Click Save.

The item appears immediately within the category.

The Golden Rule: Start with the Title. Everything else is optional depending on how much detail you want to add. The page's web link (slug) is generated for you automatically.

Each content item contains editable fields. To begin making changes, enter Edit Mode by clicking the Pencil Icon at the top right of your screen (just below the navigation bar).

1. Direct inline editing You can update visual elements and headings instantly without leaving the page. These changes save automatically.

• For Text (Title and Tagline): Click on the text and type your changes directly on the screen.
• For Icons: Click the icon to open the Icon Picker and select a new symbol.
• For Media (Images): Click the image to upload a new file or select one from your existing library.

To view: Click the Preview button to see your live site with the updated look.

1. Detailed content editing For the main body or larger sections of text, the system will guide you to a dedicated editor.

• Click directly on the main content area. You will be redirected to the Content Manager.
• The specific section you want to change will be highlighted automatically so you do not have to hunt for it.
• The form also includes Short Content: the one-sentence summary used in your site's structured data. Keep it one complete, standalone sentence.
• Once you have finished your updates in the Content Manager, click the Save button to apply the changes.

For best results: clear titles, short descriptive taglines, structured body content. Avoid large unbroken paragraphs.

Pro Tip: Not sure if you need to hit save? If you had to leave the page to a new screen to edit, click Save. If you stayed on the same page, the system has already handled it for you.

Images can be attached directly to content items.

Step 1: Enter Edit Mode Look at the top right side of your screen, just below your navigation bar. Click on the Pencil Icon. This toggles Edit Mode on.

Step 2: Update your visuals

1. Identify the image you wish to change.
2. Click directly on the image.
3. A dialog will appear giving you two options:

-Upload: Select a new file from your computer or device by clicking on the + icon.

-Select: Browse through the images you have already uploaded to your library. 4. Once selected, the image will update on the page instantly.

Since inline edits to images save automatically, you do not need to look for a save button. Once you are happy with the new look, click the Preview button at the top of the screen to see exactly how your website looks to your visitors.

Icons help visually distinguish items and sections.

Step 1: Enter Edit Mode Look at the top right side of your screen, just below your navigation bar. Click on the Pencil Icon. This toggles Edit Mode on.

Step 2: Update your icons

1. Identify the icon or the designated icon area.
2. Open the Picker: Click directly on the icon.
3. Choose a new symbol: The Icon Picker will open. Scroll through the available icons or use the search bar.
4. Click on the icon you want. It will immediately replace the old one on your screen.

Since inline edits to icons save automatically, you do not need to look for a save button. Click the Preview button to see exactly how your website looks to your visitors.

Use icons consistently across related content.

The order of your content shapes what visitors notice first. Reordering lets you control that without deleting or recreating anything.

Method 1: Inline editor (quickest)

1. Enter Edit Mode by clicking the pen icon at the top right of your screen.
2. Each item in a section shows a left arrow (←) and right arrow (→) button in its toolbar.
3. Click ← to move an item earlier in the sequence, or → to move it later.
4. The new order saves automatically.

Method 2: Content Manager

1. Click on Sites in your top navigation bar, then select Content.
2. Click the item you want to reposition from the left sidebar.
3. Update the Display Order field in the form to a new number.
4. Click Save.

Lower numbers appear first. Featured items are shown before unfeatured ones, and each item in a section keeps its own unique order number.

After reordering, click the eye icon in Edit Mode to preview and confirm the sequence looks correct.

Deletion is permanent. If you only want to temporarily hide content, use the Published toggle instead.

Step 1: Enter Edit Mode Look at the top right side of your screen, just below the navigation bar. Click on the Pencil Icon to toggle Edit Mode on.

Step 2: Access the Content Manager Click directly on the Main Body/Content of the item you want to delete. The system will automatically redirect you to the Content Manager and highlight that specific section.

Step 3: Delete the item

1. Look at the top right side of the Content Manager screen, just to the left of the Save button.
2. Click the Delete button.
3. A prompt will appear asking if you are sure. Only click OK if you are absolutely certain.

Important: Once an item is deleted, it is permanently removed from the system. We cannot retrieve or undo a deletion, so please double-check before confirming.