The ZipWP YouTube video transcript provides a comprehensive overview of the ZipWP AI website builder platform. It covers essential account settings like language preferences and notification options, and explains team collaboration features, including inviting members and white-labeling domains.
The tutorial details the user interface, navigating the dashboard, managing sites, and utilizing projects for organization. Crucially, it guides users through building websites using AI, emphasizing the importance of detailed input and image selection, also detailing customization options post-creation, focusing on the website’s design elements.
It also explains website personalization and includes the use of an AI assistant for help writing different types of text. The video also touches on the website’s transfer, and the platform’s constant updates.
Account Settings and Personalization
To personalize the ZipWP experience, users can adjust various account settings. By clicking on your name in the top right corner, you can access a panel with options like “My Account” to change personal information and update passwords.
The “Preferences” option allows you to choose the default language for website creation and set the status of websites as either permanent or temporary. Permanent websites remain active indefinitely, while temporary ones have a countdown timer and are deleted upon expiration.
You can also manage notifications for website creation, expiration, and deletion. The creation notification is particularly important as it includes the site URL, username, and password. Team features are available, and the organization switcher, located on the top left, allows you to switch between different organizations you are a team member of.
Team Management and Collaboration
ZipWP facilitates team collaboration through its organization and team management features. The organization switcher, found in the top left corner, displays a list of all organizations you’re a member of. Clicking on an organization takes you directly into its account, where you can access existing sites or create new ones.
To manage a team, click “Manage” next to your default organization. This provides options to invite new team members by entering their email address and assigning a role, which determines their permissions within the organization. Invited members receive an email with a button to accept the invitation and join the team.
You can also remove team members or change their roles from the list view. Additionally, you have the option to edit the organization’s name for better identification. The white label domain feature, available on certain plans, allows you to customize the domain name of your websites.
Navigating the User Interface
The ZipWP dashboard provides an overview of your account, displaying quick stats and options to manage your websites. From the dashboard, you can access the site list view, create new projects, and make new sites. The site list view presents a series of columns that can be filtered by site status and searched.
Columns include the site label, which can be edited, a direct link to view the site in a new tab, and a link to log into the site. The “time to expire” column indicates the remaining time before a temporary website expires, while permanent sites are marked accordingly.
You can also assign sites to projects for better organization. Additional columns display the creator of the website and provide options to mark the site as permanent or temporary, delete the website, or access advanced technical options.
Advanced Site Options and Project Management
The three dots next to each site in the site list view reveal advanced options for managing your websites. These options include PHP configuration, SFTP access, instructions for migrating the website to your web host, and the ability to create a similar site with a different design.
You can also clone a website, create an exact copy, or access login credentials. The login credentials option displays the URL, username, and password for the site, with quick copy and paste options for easy sharing.
Projects allow you to group and organize your sites for better management. You can create multiple projects and assign websites to them, making it easier to find and manage related sites. The projects option lets you view only the sites within a specific project, streamlining your workflow.
Support, Resources, and Usage Information
ZipWP provides multiple avenues for support and information. Clicking the question mark icon in the top right corner opens the contact form, allowing you to reach out for assistance. Hovering over the help center reveals the “What’s New” section, which lists the latest features and updates.
The knowledge base offers in-depth instructions on all the functions within the ZipWP platform. The usage option displays the plan limits for your account and how much of each limit you have used. This includes the number of websites, storage, and other resources.
From the usage section, you can also upgrade your plan if you need to increase your limits. A badge indicates your current plan, and the drop-down menu provides access to billing, the affiliate center, and the logout option.
Creating Websites: Blank Sites and AI Builder
ZipWP offers several ways to create websites, including starting with a blank site or using the AI website builder. To create a blank website, click on the “Create a Blank Website” option, enter a name, and click “Create Site”. This generates a clean WordPress installation with the default theme and no plugins.
A faster method for creating blank sites is to type “try.new” in your web browser. This bypasses the need to navigate to the ZipWP dashboard and enter a name, instantly creating a new site. The AI website builder is a key feature, allowing you to create websites quickly using artificial intelligence.
To use the AI builder, choose the purpose of the website, enter the business name, and provide detailed information about the business. The “www” framework helps structure this information: who you are, what you offer, and where you are located.
Optimizing the AI Website Builder
To maximize the effectiveness of the AI website builder, provide comprehensive information following the “www” framework. Include details about your business’s background, offerings, and location to ensure the AI generates relevant content. After entering the information, click on “Improve with AI” to reformat it for optimal results.
Review the AI-generated content and make any necessary edits. If you are not satisfied, you can go back, adjust the input, and click “Improve with AI” again to generate new results. The platform allows you to toggle between different versions of the AI-generated content.
Select relevant royalty-free images using the search box, balancing landscape and portrait orientations. Aim to select around 20 images to populate your website. Fill out the contact information step to avoid placeholder information.
Customizing Website Design and Features
Enter your social media usernames or handles in the provided fields; only the handle is needed, not the full URL. The design step presents recommended designs that are personalized with your images and text. You can search for different keyword phrases to find suitable designs.
Hovering over a design shows the image scroll, providing a preview of the layout. Clicking the “i” icon displays the pages and plugins that will be created with the design. Select a design and click “Continue” to add features to your website.
Choose features such as email automation, integrations, and video player to enhance your site’s functionality. Confirm your selections and click “Start Building This Website” to begin the website creation process. The process typically takes 60 to 90 seconds.
Post-Creation Customization and Editing
Once the website is built, you are directed to a screen to log in and customize your site. Here, you can change or add a logo and modify the color palette and font pairings. These changes are visible in real-time. Save your changes to proceed to your website.
To further customize the site’s style, click “Customize” in the top left corner to access the customizer. The customizer allows you to modify elements that affect the entire website, such as typography and colors. You can adjust individual colors to match your brand.
The customizer also lets you change the style of buttons and customize the header, including adding or changing the logo. After making changes, click “Publish” to save them. To edit individual pages, go to the WordPress dashboard, navigate to the pages list, and click on the homepage.
website Page Editing and AI Assistance
The website builder uses a drag-and-drop interface, allowing you to visually edit text and images. Clicking on an element reveals configuration options on the right, where you can change text, customize buttons, and replace images. To change a background image, click on the container, go to “Style,” and select “Change Image”.
After making changes, click “Update” and “View” to see the updated website. To create new pages, go to the dashboard, select “Pages,” and click “Add New”. Give the page a name and hide it if desired. Use the template kits to add pre-designed sections to your page.
The adaptive design library ensures that the sections match your website’s design, fonts, and colors. You can personalize the design library with AI to customize the text and images in the section templates. The AI assistant, accessible via the Zip logo in the top right corner, helps with writing and refining text.
Leveraging the AI Assistant and Finalizing Your Website
The AI assistant functions like ChatGPT and can be used to fix grammar, make text longer or shorter, translate it, or make it more impactful. When editing text, you can directly access the AI assistant, which will automatically use the selected text as input. The AI assistant is available throughout your website, including in e-commerce systems for writing product descriptions.
It can also assist with writing code snippets and replying to comments. Once your website is complete, click “Move to Host” for instructions on migrating the site to your permanent web hosting company. Stay updated on new features by visiting the “What’s New” section on the website.
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