The Settings & Config module controls the brand identity, dynamic URL permalinks, SEO metadata, third-party script integrations, and compliance settings of your Skynet website.
Basic Information & Branding
Configure your essential corporate details and upload official brand assets under Admin Panel → Basic Information.
Capabilities:
- Corporate Identity: Set the official company name, primary support email, public phone number, physical office address, and business operating hours.
- Brand Assets: Upload your primary website logo, footer logo, high-contrast white logo for dark theme variations, and browser favicon (
.ico/.png). - Preloader Animation: Toggle the page preloader on or off, and select or upload a custom animated loading icon.
- Breadcrumb Background: Customize the header banner background image that appears on inner subpages (About, Services, Careers, Shop).
Dynamic Permalinks (Custom URL Slugs)
Skynet features an advanced database-driven routing engine that allows administrators to customize public URL slugs for every major page on the website.
Manageable URL Slugs:
| Page / Module | Default URL Path | Admin Configurable Example |
|---|---|---|
| About Us | /about | /our-story or /company |
| Services | /service | /solutions or /capabilities |
| Portfolio | /portfolio | /case-studies or /our-work |
| Blog & News | /blog | /insights or /articles |
| Careers | /career | /jobs or /join-our-team |
| Team | /team | /leadership or /people |
| Request a Quote | /quote | /estimate or /get-pricing |
| Contact Us | /contact | /reach-out or /locations |
| eCommerce Products | /products | /shop or /store |
| Shopping Cart | /cart | /basket |
| Checkout | /checkout | /order-summary |
How it works: When you update a slug in Admin Panel → Permalink, Skynet automatically updates the active route on the next request. All navigation menus and internal buttons automatically link to the new URL without touching code.
SEO & Meta Configuration
Maximize organic search traffic with comprehensive Search Engine Optimization (SEO) controls under Admin Panel → SEO and Meta Info.
Capabilities:
- Global Search Metadata: Set default meta keywords and fallback descriptions for search engines.
- Per-Page SEO Customization: Tailor unique meta titles and descriptions for every primary page (Homepage, About, Services, Portfolio, Blog, Careers, Shop, Contact).
- OpenGraph & Social Sharing: Ensure shared links generate attractive preview cards with rich titles, snippets, and images when posted on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter/X.
Social Profile Links
Connect your website with your official corporate social channels under Admin Panel → Social Links.
Capabilities:
- Supported Networks: Add links for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub, and custom platforms.
- Icon Selection: Pair each social link with an appropriate Font Awesome icon.
- Display Locations: Links appear automatically in the top header bar and footer area.
Custom CSS & Script Injections
Add custom branding styles or integrate third-party tracking services safely without editing template files.
Capabilities:
- Custom CSS Editor: Inject custom styling overrides directly through the dashboard with instant live rendering on the storefront.
- Header Script Injection (
<head>): Add Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), or Facebook Meta Pixel tracking scripts. - Footer Script Injection (
<footer>): Embed customer support live chat widgets (Tawk.to, Crisp, Zendesk Chat). - Google reCAPTCHA: Configure reCAPTCHA Site Key and Secret Key to safeguard quote inquiry and contact forms against spam bots.
Announcement Popup Modal
Broadcast seasonal announcements, product promotions, or company updates to every visitor.
Capabilities:
- Popup Customization: Set promotional headline, announcement body text, graphic banner, and destination link button.
- Timing & Frequency: Enable or disable the announcement modal with a single toggle switch.
Maintenance Mode
Take the public storefront offline temporarily during updates or content overhauls while retaining full administrative dashboard access.
Capabilities:
- Toggle Switch: Enable maintenance mode instantly from Admin Panel → Maintenance Mode.
- Custom Visitor Notice: Display a professional headline, maintenance explanation, and estimated reopening time for visitors.
- Admin Bypass: Logged-in administrators can continue browsing the front-end to verify changes while standard visitors see the maintenance screen.
Cookie Consent Banner (GDPR)
Ensure compliance with international privacy laws and GDPR standards.
Capabilities:
- Consent Banner: Display an unobtrusive cookie consent notice at the bottom of the screen.
- Custom Message & Button: Tailor the consent notice text and button labels to match your regional privacy policy.
XML Sitemap Generator
Keep search engines updated with your latest pages, services, portfolios, and blog posts.
Capabilities:
- Automated Generation: Generate an updated
sitemap.xmlfile with one click under Admin Panel → Sitemap. - Search Engine Submission: View the direct URL or download the file for submission to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.