Table of Content:

Singing Up
The User Interface
Website Tabs

Getting Started

This chapter will guide you thru the process of starting your website design and adding you personal content. You will become familiar with the tools used to administer your website. Agent BizzUp provides you all the tools needed to create a spectacular website. Our interface is very intuitive and very user-friendly.

The tools provided thru Agent BizzUp are versatile to suit the uses of an expert web designer. Yet, at the same time, comprehensive for the novice. With the ability to use custom HTML codes, the possibilities are endless. HTML meta-tags are also editable for each page allowing you to edit page titles, keywords, and descriptions.

For easy to follow video tutorials, you may view the Video Demonstrations.

Signing Up

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Free Trial Sign Up

Singing up for our website service is an easy step-by-step process. Within minutes, you can build your entire website with your own custom content and start marketing your business.

- Type in this address in your browser address bar: http://www.agentbizzup.com/

- Click on the "Start Free Trial" button.

- Fill out the required field for the "Free Trial Sign Up". (Make note of your e-mail and password, you will use them to log in to your website)

- Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step.

Account Information

Your account information is used for setting up your website. After completing the signup, you will be able to change this contact information.

- Fill out the required field for the "Account Information".

- Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step.

Billing Information

In this section you will input your billing information. You are able to choose from the different plan options. Your credit card will not be charge, if you cancel before the end of the free trial period.

- From the "Billing Information" screen;

- Fill out the required field for the "Billing Information".

- Choose a plan from the "Plan" drop-down menu.

- Select your choice for billing from the "Billing Type" drop-down menu.

- Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step.

Billing Type

You can have the option of paying monthly or annually for Agent BizzUp service. 

(Setup fee is waived when you signup for the Annual billing)

- From the "Billing Information" screen;

- Fill out the required field for the "Billing Information".

- Select your choice for billing from the "Billing Type" drop-down menu.

- Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step.

PayPal® Payment Option

You can also signup using PayPal® for your billing payment. This option is ideal for those who choose not to use a credit card for billing. PayPal® payment is only available for annual billing. You must have a PayPal® account to use this service.

- From the "Billing Information" screen;

- Fill out the required field for the "Billing Information".

- Click on the "Click Here" link at bottom of page.

- Choose from the available plans for your payment and click on "Buy Now". 

- Type in your PayPal® e-mail address and password.

- Accept Payment and continue.

Plan Comparison Chart

Be sure to review the plan comparison chart to help you in choosing the plan that's right for you.

After Signup

Agent BizzUp uses a comprehensive ticket system to manage all support issues. All tickets are answered by email and a copy is also saved in your Ticket History. If you have any questions you can search the FAQ (frequently asked questions). This is located in the Support menu in your Admin section. You can also browse the help tutorials in the Knowledgebase. These will quickly help you find the answer to your questions before you may have to submit a ticket.

The User Interface

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The user interface in the My Website tab is the most commonly used in your Admin Control Panel. It is one of the first sections of your Admin Control Panel that you want to become familiar with. There you will be able to customize your website and make future modifications. The terms used in the tutorial and the FAQ are also identified for you in this section.

Left Navigation

Center Frame

Top Navigation

Website Tabs

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The tabs in the Top Navigation in your Agent BizzUpAdmin Control Panel provide access to each interface for all administrative operation.

Admin Home

Message Center is used to display any messages and announcements from Agent BizzUp It is also used to preview/answer any unviewed ticket requests. The Overview is a snap-shot at your account and gives quick access to common uses features.

My Website

Fully customize your website under the My Website tab. There you'll access layout and design templates with their assorted colors. Using the Page Editor you can fully customize your website's look and feel. For a more in depth explanation of customizing your website you can refer to the Customizing Your Website chapter.

- Look & Feel is where you choose your Design Style and Design Color for your website. Each style template contains its own set of images and colors.

- Customize Home Page lets you choose your layout style and type in your website title and edit text for home page. Layout style gives you the option of including your Contact Card and a Listings Search form on the home page.

- Keywords also let you edit your website title, as well as your description and your keyword tags (for search engines).

- Add Page is where you would add pages to your website. You can design your own custom page, link to another website, or frame a page from another website in your website.

- Add Section is where you add a navigational section to your website. Each section has a series of web pages that you can manually add or delete.

- Edit Pages/Sections allows you to edit, delete, activate, or deactivate a web page or section on website. Here you are also able to add forms, sort the order of pages and sections, and view quick stats.

- Personal Photo is where you can upload your personal photo. (Read the image specs for image type and size).

- Contact Card allows you to input your personal contact information. This will be displayed on you Contact Card throughout your website.

- Company Logo is where you upload your logo. Here you can also find a variety of logo from different Franchises.

- Header allows you to choose a header for your website. Each design template comes with a variety of unique headers to choose from. Custom headers can also be uploaded here. (Read the image specs for image type and size).

- Footer allows you to customize your website Footer. The Text Editor gives you the option of fully customizing footer with HTML codes.

- Designations allow you to choose from a variety of Real Estate designations and accreditation logos. You also have the option of assigning an HTML address for your designation.

- Add MLS/IDX Frame allow you to add a MLS search form to your site. You will need to first contact your local MLS board to obtain the IDX framing link. 

My Listings

Managing listings is very simple. After importing or inputting your listings, you can modify or add features in this simple interface.

- Add Listing is where you would add individual listings for your website. The entry fields give you the options of assigning a title for your listing, as well as location, price, and property specs.

- Import MLS Listing allows you to import listings directly from MLS by using the MLS number for the property. 

- Manage Listings allows you edit, delete, activate, and deactivate each individual listing.

- Add Group creates a group of listings. You can name these group as you wish.

- Manage Groups opens the lists of groups and allows you to edit, delete, activate and deactivate each group.

- Property Disclaimer is where you can add a disclaimer for your properties.

- Add MLS/IDX Frame allow you to add a MLS search form to your site. You will need to first contact your local MLS board to obtain the IDX framing link. 

My Contacts

My Contacts is an administrative address book on your website. All users that sign up on your website is automatically added to this list, allowing for easy e-mail marketing campaign creation.

- Add Contact is where you add you contacts to your administrative address book. Any user that signs up on you website is also added here.

- Contact List displays all of your contacts in one view. You can also edit, delete, or view in detail.

- Manage Contact Group allows you to create groups of contacts. Here you can also edit or delete each group.

- Custom Fields lets you add a custom field for your contacts entries. 

- Import Contacts allows you to import your contacts from Outlook, Outlook Express, and ACT! into your contact list.

- Export Contacts allows you to export your list of contacts to other programs, such as Outlook, Outlook Express, and ACT!

Marketing

Marketing your website is quick and simple using Agent BizzUp's user-friendly tools. The panel has the tools for e-mail marketing and search marketing.

- Start New Email Campaign opens the Campaign Wizard and walk you through creating your own custom email campaign.

- Campaign Summary lists all of your created campaigns. It also displays the status for each campaign. Here you can also edit and delete each campaign.

- Search Marketing is a great tool for advertising and marketing your business using your website. This page list all the marketing plans offered by Agent BizzUp 

My Account 

Your personal account information are displayed here for your viewing and editing. 

- Change Contact Information takes you to your Contact Card. Any changes made here will be updated throughout your entire website.

- Change Billing Information allows you to make changes that only affect your billing.

- Change Email/Password allows you to change your e-mail address and password. (Note that your e-mail is also your administrative control panel login).

- Billing History displays a complete record of your past billing.

- Domain Name takes you to the domain management page. You can also search for available domain name and purchase domain.

- Manage Hosting and Emails opens the Plesk Control Panel. Here you can manage your website hosting features and e-mail.