Using Indie Aisle

Account | Templates | Your own setup | Stats

Account

How to verify your domain

Domain verification is built into templates. 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.

Templates

How do I setup my template?

  1. From your Blocks Edit dashboard, import the downloaded HTML template
  2. After import, click Back to dashboard, and on dashboard, click New Page/Email
  3. Name your page/email, click Save, and click on its name
  4. In the editor, click Edit button at the top to start editing
  5. Use the drag and drop components on the left to build your layout

Can I customize templates?

There are basic customization options built-in that you can use the visual editor for. This includes changing your profile banner and avatar along with navigation options.

How can I customize the design of templates?

For further design customization, you can modify the downloadable templates using web standard HTML and CSS. Templates are based on the Blocks Edit visual CMS.

Can I use my own design?

Yes. If you have your own design, you can add code snippet embeds for add-on functionality. You can also setup your own design as an HTML-only template in the Blocks Edit visual CMS.

Your own setup

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.

Hosting

Hosting is your home on the web. If you use Indie Aisle templates, we recommend Porkbun static hosting, or any other basic static hosting. It's simple to setup, cheap, and reliable, with all the features you need for your pages.

Email sending

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.

Stats

How are feed followers counted?

For RSS, we track hits made to the feed within a particular timeframe. For email, it's based on the number of people subscribed at that time.

How do link visits work?

Any update that's opened on the web, we track as a visit. This includes any links to a post that come from the RSS, or an email, or via a link that gets shared. RSS feed updates that are read are not individually tracked. And, to respect your followers' privacy, we do not track email opens either.

What are referrers?

Referrers are sources where links come from. Any links within an update sent via RSS or email that gets clicked on is tracked as coming from either the RSS feed or an email.

Have more questions?

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