Using Indie Aisle

Account

How to verify your domain

Domain verification is built into components. You just need to publish to your host, under your registered domain name. Then click Verify domain in your account.

My login doesn't work

If you have an account you've used in the past and you're not able to log in to it and are not sure why, please contact support.

API

HTML-only embed code that works with any site setup. You'll need to enable related services in your account in order for options to work.

Verify your domain

Embed the code below to your homepage head area. Replace USERNAME with your Indie Aisle username (with @ at the beginning).

<link href="https://indieaisle.com/@USERNAME" rel="me">

Then in your Indie Aisle Account, enter your domain in the Domain field and click Update Info.

Email newsletter sign-up

  1. Set your newsletter sign form's action to https://indieaisle.com/email/in/:
    <form method="post" action="https://indieaisle.com/email/in/">
  2. Add hidden input for spam check:
    <input type="hidden" id="enablesubmit" name="enablesubmit" value="">

And then the Javascript that should be placed anywhere after your <form> tag:
<!-- Indie Aisle - connect directly to your audience -->
<script src="https://indieaisle.com/form/submit.js" defer></script>
<!-- / Indie Aisle -->

Focused stats

This Javascript that should be placed before the closing of your <body> tag:
<!-- Indie Aisle - connect directly to your audience -->
<script src="https://indieaisle.com/stats/get.js"></script>
<!-- / Indie Aisle -->

Form to email

  1. Set your form's action to https://indieaisle.com/form/:
    <form method="post" action="https://indieaisle.com/form/">
  2. Add hidden input for spam check:
    <input type="hidden" id="enablesubmit" name="enablesubmit" value="">
  3. Add hidden input for where you want to redirect after the form is submitted successfully:
    <input type="hidden" id="userthanks" name="userthanks" value="[THANKS_URL]">
    Change [THANKS_URL] to the URL of your confirmation page.

And then the Javascript that should be placed anywhere after your <form> tag:
<!-- Indie Aisle - connect directly to your audience -->
<script src="https://indieaisle.com/form/submit.js" defer></script>
<!-- / Indie Aisle -->

There is no form field validation applied. We recommend using standard browser validation for your form fields.

Form spam block

  1. Set your form's action to https://indieaisle.com/form-check/:
    <form method="post" action="https://indieaisle.com/form-check/">
  2. Add hidden input for the original action for your form:
    <input type="hidden" id="useraction" name="useraction" value="[ACTION_URL]">
    Change [ACTION_URL] to the URL of your form's action.
  3. Add hidden input for spam check:
    <input type="hidden" id="enablesubmit" name="enablesubmit" value="">

And then the Javascript that should be placed anywhere after your <form> tag:
<!-- Indie Aisle - connect directly to your audience -->
<script src="https://indieaisle.com/form/submit.js" defer></script>
<!-- / Indie Aisle -->

There is no form field validation applied. We recommend using standard browser validation for your form fields.

Creator recommendations

For the container around each link, add the ia-recommend class. For example:

<li class="ia-recommend"><a href="https://flamedfury.com" rel="following">Flamed Fury</a> - blog about being on the web and running a personal website</li>

And at the end of your links, or at the end of your page, add the embed script:

<!-- Indie Aisle - connect directly to your audience -->
<script src="https://indieaisle.com/recommend/links.js" defer></script>
<!-- / Indie Aisle -->

Your own setup

Getting a domain name

A domain name is your address on the web. We recommend Porkbun for your domain. They have all kinds of extensions you can choose from, and at the best prices.

Getting hosting

Hosting is your home on the web. We recommend Porkbun static hosting. It's simple to setup, cheap, and reliable, with all the features you need for your pages.

Getting an email sender

An email sender ensures your email newsletter makes it to people's inbox. We recommend using Mailjet. They allow you to build your list and send emails out for free.

Have more questions?

You can reach to us at support@indieaisle.com.