Optimize your Designer Landing Page for better search and SEO

The purpose of gosadi is to save you time not just in ecommerce management, but in how you grow your customer base by directing people to you, to your website, to your products, to your Selling Channels, to your socials… to your everything!  gosadi’s mission is to save you time and help get your brand and products in front of the people looking for them.

In order for gosadi to work its magic, you’ll have to feed it your best, most optimized information starting with your DLP Profile.

Optimize your DLP

Your Designer Landing Page (DLP) is a powerful and robust feature on gosadi that showcases your brand and your offerings to a wide audience.  Because it acts as a digital landing page for you and your patterns, you’ll want it to reflect your full and complete brand identity.  

With an optimized DLP working on your behalf, anyone searching either gosadi or the internet's search engines will find you much easier and faster.

A well-optimized DLP contains six key pieces of information.

1. Profile photo + Designer name + Brand name

2. Social links & Contact Email

3. Website

4. Newsletter

5. Bio / About

6. Optimized URL

Add a Profile Photo, Designer, and Brand

Navigate to DLP Profile in the panel
Upload a profile picture
Upload a logo

Note:  Uploading a logo is important, since it will show up on your products’ pages under “Available on” when you put a link to a website on the pattern page at the top of the DLP selling channel tab.  Without a logo, there’ll be an empty box which doesn’t tell customers who you are or where they’re going when they click “get it here”.

Add Social Links

Scroll down to the Social Links section of your Designer Page Profile
Click on Add Social Links

Add your links
Scroll down to the bottom and click Save Changes

Add an email for your business (Note:  this can be your email, a general inbox, an assistant’s email, a support email, etc.)

Add your website

Add your newsletter

Add your bio in the About Me section

Finally, add your company’s slug to optimize your URL

Other helpful DLP tips

What is DLP
Managing Patterns on your DLP
Hiding DLP vs Hiding Patterns

Markdown: Get Your Listing layout the way you want

Markdown: Get Your Listing layout the way you want

Looking to enhance the appearance of your web content? Here's the good news, you don't have to be a web designer, coder, have deep technical knowledge or even know CSS/HTML to enhance your product pages on your gosadi DLP. We’ve got you covered!

Along with the ability to select your preferred theme and customize DLP themes in the future, we've integrated Markdown. Now, you can effortlessly add stylized text to your content, bringing your web pages to life with a touch of elegance and flair. Let's explore how Markdown can enhance your web content's appeal.

What is Markdown

Markdown is a simple, user-friendly way to format text on the web. It's been making styling text easy for nearly 20 years. Think of it as a personal assistant for your web content: you tell it how to style your text, and it does the rest. If you've ever used an asterisk (*) to italicize words in a message, you've used something similar to Markdown!

How Markdown works on gosadi

on your dlp

gosadi fully supports Markdown on patterns posted on your DLP. This means you can use Markdown to style and format your product descriptions, making them more visually appealing to your customers.

Markdown on Selling Channels

While gosadi DLP fully supports Markdown, it's essential to note that other selling channels may have varying text editing capabilities. Here's a quick overview:

ravelry

Markdown has been integrated with gosadi, keeping in mind its popularity on platforms like Ravelry. For those familiar with Markdown from Ravelry, this means a seamless experience on gosadi. Your product listings will maintain a consistent, professional appearance across both platforms.

etsy

On the other hand, some selling channels, including Etsy, have limitations on stylized text. When using gosadi for Etsy listings, you'll find that Markdown formatting options aren't available in the Selling Channel tab. This is due to Etsy's restrictions on text styling, so it's something to keep in mind when managing content across different platforms.

However, if these platforms ever decide to adopt Markdown or allow stylized text in the future, updating your content on gosadi will be a breeze. We are fully prepared to implement Markdown on any Selling Channel!

gosadi Markdown Editor Views

The gosadi Markdown editor currently defaults to the editor view, which means you will see the markup by default. However, you can easily switch between views:

editor view

By default, you'll see the Markdown markup in the editor.

preview view

Click on "Preview" to see a prettified version of your text.

 Important: This is the version that your customers will see, so always preview.

both editor and preview

Additionally, you can choose to see both the editor and preview versions of your text side by side, which can assist you in editing effectively.

How to Apply Markdown

Applying Markdown styles in gosadi is easy and user-friendly. Follow these steps to format your text:

1. Highlight Text: Begin by selecting the text you want to format with Markdown. Simply click and drag your cursor to highlight the text.

2. Click on a Markdown Icon: After highlighting the text, a Markdown icon toolbar will appear. Click on the specific Markdown style you want to add, such as bold, italic, underline, bullet list, or numbered list.

   For example, to make text bold, hover over the text, and click on the bold (B) icon in the Markdown toolbar.

3. Preview Your Changes: After applying the Markdown style, you can click on the "Preview" button to see how your text will look with the applied style.

4. Edit as Needed: If you want to make further changes or adjustments to your formatted text, simply click back on the text in the editor and reapply the Markdown style or edit the existing Markdown.

Adding Hyperlinks

Adding hyperlinks in Markdown involves a few more steps. Here's how to do it:

1. Highlight Text: Highlight the text you want to turn into a hyperlink.

2. Click on the Link Icon: Click on the link (chain link) icon.

3. Review Link Text: The text that will be linked to the URL will now appear between brackets followed by parenthesis. 

4. Enter URL: Enter or paste the full URL into the parenthesis you want the text to link to.

5. Preview Your Link: To ensure your hyperlink works correctly, click on the "Preview" button to see the formatted link. You can also click on it in the preview to verify that it opens the intended web page.

6. Edit or Remove Link: To edit or remove the hyperlink, update the URL 

Final Thoughts & Additional Resources

Markdown simplifies creating beautiful web content for everyone, technical or not. Don't worry if it's new to you; practice makes perfect! For more in-depth learning, check out this beginners guide to learn the basics or explore Markdown in more detail here. Happy styling!

Creating a New Product

As a designer, showcasing your creations on various Selling Channels can significantly boost your visibility, brand awareness and sales. While importing patterns is a great start, creating new products in your gosadi Product Library opens up even more opportunities to be efficient and reach bigger audiences. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a new product on gosadi, from choosing your craft type to publishing it on your desired Selling Channel. Additionally, we'll explore how you can easily manage multiple Selling Channels from a single gosadi listing set up.

How do I create a new product?

To begin creating a new product on gosadi, follow these steps. Remember to click “SAVE & CONTINUE” as you move from one page to the next:

Step 1: Access "Manage Product" and Click "Create Product"

Log in to your gosadi account, navigate to "Manage Product," and click "Create Product" to start the product creation process.

Step 2: Choose Your Craft Type

Select the appropriate craft type that best represents your product. This forms the foundation for your creation.

Step 3: Fill Out Pattern Details

In the Pattern Details tab, provide essential information about your pattern, including Pattern Name, Pattern Level, Published Month & Year, and identifying where your pattern is published, this includes identifying available Selling Channels. Lastly, complete the "More Info URL" field to add a link with additional details. 

Step 4: Define Categories and Subcategories

Help potential buyers find your product easily by accurately defining the categories and subcategories that best describe your pattern. You may add multiple categories and enter custom sub categories.

Depending on what Selling Channels you connect to, this can be a powerful way to get found by people looking for patterns.

Step 5: Provide Detailed Information

In the Nitty Gritty tab, offer precise details about your pattern, such as yarn weight and hook size. Fill out the Size Information box with appropriate dimensions.

Step 6: Add Attributes

Use the Attributes tab to search the attributes picklist and add relevant characteristics and sub-attributes. 

Step 7: Add Languages

Specify the languages in which your pattern is available.

Step 8: Showcase Your Product with Images

In the Photo Gallery tab, upload clear, well-lit images that accurately represent your product. High-quality images enhance the appeal to potential buyers. Add Captions/ Alt text to enhance your customer experience.

Step 9: Upload Necessary Files

Use the Files tab to upload essential files for your pattern, such as PDFs or any other related materials.

Step 10: Utilize Descriptive Text  (Optional)

The Descriptive Text tab allows you to include extra information or notes about your pattern, offering additional context for potential buyers.

Step 11: Choose Your Selling Channel

In the Selling Channels tab, select your desired Selling Channel and verify all pattern information before proceeding.

At the bottom of the gosadi DLP tab marke the pattern as “Visible on DLP” or “Hide on DLP” to determine if the product will appear on your public facing gosadi page.

Save or Publish Your Product

Once you have completed all the necessary fields, choose to either save your work as a draft or publish it directly to your chosen Selling Channel. Saving as a draft allows you to revisit and make changes before making it public.

How do I access my drafts

Click “Manage Product” and select “Product Library”, then click “Drafts” to see all products that were saved but not  published to your DLP.

Can I Edit My Product Details After Publishing It?

Yes! You can edit your product details even after it has been published. To do so, go to "Manage Product" > "Product Library" and select the product you want to edit. Make the necessary changes and save them to update your product's information. Remember to “Save & Publish” your edits when you're ready for your customers to see the changes.

Can I Manage Multiple Selling Channels Through My gosadi Account

Absolutely! gosadi allows you to manage multiple Selling Channels, such as Ravelry, Etsy, and others, from a single account. You’re able to edit a single product and push updates to each Selling Channel in isolation. This feature streamlines product and sales management across different platforms, saving you time and effort.

Final Thoughts

Creating and managing products on gosadi is a powerful tool to grow your crafting business. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can effectively showcase your patterns and reach a broader audience through various Selling Channels. Don't hesitate to leverage the convenience of gosadi to take your crafting journey to new heights!

To explore all the features and benefits that gosadi has to offer, visit our website today!

Creating your gosadi account & next steps!

hey, welcome to gosadi!

Let’s get you set up with your gosadi account. This will be your portal to all things gosadi. The following guide will walk you through the process of creating your gosadi account, signing up for your subscription, personalizing your profile, and adding your social media links

Step 1: Select your subscription

1. Click “Create Account”

2. Select the field marked YEARLY

3. Check the Designer Landing Page add-on option

   (located under the tiers list)

4. Click CHOOSE PLAN for the DISCO tier

Step 2: Fill in your account information

1. After selecting CHOOSE PLAN, on the next screen, fill out & Create Account 
   (Enter your real information here, including your real phone number, country, & postcode)

2. Leave the box for approval of receiving promotional emails checked.

   (if this box was unchecked, please take a screenshot & send it to us)

Step 3: Payment

1. Enter your payment information here

   Information you will need for payment:
   Please use your name for the credit card name & enter the below information for the rest of the fields.

2. PLEASE DON’T USE YOUR REAL CREDIT CARD.
   
   Cardholder name: Use your name
   Card #: 4242424242424242
   Exp: 01/24
   CVC: 123
   Zip Code: 10001

3. Confirm that you have checked the “BILL ANNUALLY” subscription option

4. Click “PAY NOW” 

Step 4: Connect Etsy - your first Selling Channel

There are two ways you can complete this step. A pop-up should appear when you click CREATE ACCOUNT. Click on the CONNECT CHANNELS button on the pop-up.

However, if you missed this step or if the pop-up did not appear, you can head to the Selling Channels tab on the left-hand side of your screen.

1. Under Etsy, click CONNECT!  

Please make a note of what happened after you click “connect”. Was there a pop up that appeared? Were you taken to your Etsy login page? We will ask you about this process in this week’s survey.

You should receive a confirmation email at this point. Please save that email for future survey steps.

Step 5: Personalize & set up My Account

1. Click on the gosadi fan in the top left corner to open the side menu to open and close menu.

2. Click My Account

3. Click Account Profile

4. Here you’ll fill in your account information!

   Take note, did your information autofill correctly based on the previous steps? 

5. When you have filled out your Profile with your correct information, business name, gender, & pronouns click SAVE CHANGES!

6. Please upload a profile picture.

   Try to center or crop your uploaded photo.

7. Next, swap your picture around at least twice by choosing the option to have a gosadi color & Initial as your profile picture.
   
   Once you have swapped your profile picture around a few times you can change it to whichever version you like best and leave it as such.

8. Click SAVE CHANGES!

Step 6: Let’s get social!

You can now add links to your social media pages for people to follow you and see your accounts

(This will be visible on your designer landing page as well as on your community profile later).

1. Click Social Links

2. Enter your social account URLs into the appropriate fields

3. Click SAVE CHANGES

Step 7: Do a happy dance because you are now a part of the gosadi community

You now have your gosadi account and that opens the door to the world of gosadi!

For more help, click the GET HELP button, located in the top right corner of the gosadi platform.

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Additional note to gosadi ALPHAs:

We want you to now upgrade your account to HUSTLE. You can do this by clicking My Account followed by clicking on Subscription.

Then click the Upgrade Plan button under the HUSTLE tier. A pop-up will appear and you will click the upgrade now button.

An additional reminder, this is a live build. Please stick to the steps laid out in the testing process & as tempting as it might be, we ask that you only access the parts of the site that have been shared with you.

When you have completed these steps, please complete this week’s survey.

Creating your gosadi account

hey, welcome to gosadi!

Let’s get you set up with your gosadi account. This will be your portal to all things gosadi. The following guide will walk you through the process of creating your gosadi account, signing up for your subscription, personalizing your profile, and adding your social media links

Step 1: Select your subscription

1. Click “Create Account”

2. Select the field marked YEARLY

3. Check the Designer Landing Page add-on option

   (located under the tiers list)

4. Click CHOOSE PLAN for the DISCO tier

Step 2: Fill in your account information

1. After selecting CHOOSE PLAN, on the next screen, fill out & Create Account 
   (Enter your real information here, including your real phone number, country, & postcode)

2. Leave the box for approval of receiving promotional emails checked.

   (if this box was unchecked, please take a screenshot & send it to us)

Step 3: Payment

1. Enter your payment information here

   Information you will need for payment:
   Please use your name for the credit card name & enter the below information for the rest of the fields.

2. PLEASE DON’T USE YOUR REAL CREDIT CARD.
   
   Cardholder name: Use your name
   Card #: 4242424242424242
   Exp: 01/24
   CVC: 123
   Zip Code: 10001

3. Confirm that you have checked the “BILL ANNUALLY” subscription option

4. Click “PAY NOW” 

Step 4: Connect Ravelry - your first Selling Channel

There are two ways you can complete this step. A pop-up should appear when you click CREATE ACCOUNT. Click on the CONNECT CHANNELS button on the pop-up.

However, if you missed this step or if the pop-up did not appear, you can head to the Selling Channels tab on the left-hand side of your screen.

1. Under Ravelry, click CONNECT!  

   You will now need to give gosadi access to your Ravelry in order for you to be able to work on your patterns through the gosadi platform.

2. You MUST select the check box for pdf access

4. Click to authorize gosadi Dev + UAT (user access testing environment)

You should receive a confirmation email at this point. Please save that email for future survey steps.

Learn more about the process of connecting your Ravelry account HERE.

Step 5: Personalize & set up My Account

1. Click on the gosadi fan in the top left corner to open the side menu to open and close menu.

2. Click My Account

3. Click Account Profile

4. Here you’ll fill in your account information!

   Take note, did your information autofill correctly based on the previous steps? 

5. When you have filled out your Profile with your correct information, business name, gender, & pronouns click SAVE CHANGES!

6. Please upload a profile picture.

   Try to center or crop your uploaded photo.

7. Next, swap your picture around at least twice by choosing the option to have a gosadi color & Initial as your profile picture.
   
   Once you have swapped your profile picture around a few times you can change it to whichever version you like best and leave it as such.

8. Click SAVE CHANGES!

Step 6: Let’s get social!

You can now add links to your social media pages for people to follow you and see your accounts

(This will be visible on your designer landing page as well as on your community profile later).

1. Click Social Links

2. Enter your social account URLs into the appropriate fields

3. Click SAVE CHANGES

Step 7: Do a happy dance because you are now a part of the gosadi community

You now have your gosadi account and that opens the door to the world of gosadi!

For more help, click the GET HELP button, located in the top right corner of the gosadi platform.

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Additional note to gosadi ALPHAs:

We want you to now upgrade your account to HUSTLE. You can do this by clicking My Account followed by clicking on Subscription.

Then click the Upgrade Plan button under the HUSTLE tier. A pop-up will appear and you will click the upgrade now button.

An additional reminder, this is a live build. Please stick to the steps laid out in the testing process & as tempting as it might be, we ask that you only access the parts of the site that have been shared with you.

When you have completed these steps, please complete this week’s survey.