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Customize your job board's appearance

How to customize the look and feel of your job board

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Written by Kyle Davidson
Updated over a week ago

Customizing the Appearance of Your Job Board

Introduction

Customizing the appearance of your job board is vital for maintaining brand consistency and ensuring a professional look. Job Boardly offers several options to help you tailor your job board’s appearance to match your brand identity.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Changing the Logo

Your logo is a key element of your brand identity. Here’s how to change it on your job board:

  1. Navigate to Design Settings:

    • Log in to your Job Boardly dashboard.

    • Go to the Settings tab and select Design Settings.

  2. Upload Your Logo:

    • In the Logo section, click Upload.

    • Select your logo file (maximum width: 256px, no height limit).

    • Adjust the size if necessary using your image editing software before uploading.

    • Here you can also upload our Favicon, which is the little logo icon that shows up in the browser tab.

  3. Save Changes:

    • Click Save to apply the new logo to your job board.

2. Customizing the Header Image

The header image can give your job board a distinctive look. Here’s how to customize it:

  1. Navigate to Design Settings:

    • Log in to your Job Boardly dashboard.

    • Go to the Pages tab and select Home page.

  2. Upload Your Header Image:

    • While in the Home page editor click on content block and the "+" sign and click "image"

    • Select your header image file. There is no specific limit for width, as it will resize to fit the page content automatically.

    • Ensure the image is of high quality and relevant to your brand.

  3. Save Changes:

    • Click Save to apply the new header image to your job board.

3. Customizing Footer Links and Information

The footer is an excellent place to include additional navigation links and company information. Here’s how to customize it:

  1. Navigate to Design Settings:

    • Log in to your Job Boardly dashboard.

    • Go to the Settings tab and select Design Settings.

  2. Add Footer Links and Information:

    • Enter the links you want to display in the footer.

    • Add any additional company information or internal or external pages.

  3. Save Changes:

    • Click Save to update the footer.

4. Customizing Header Links and Information

The header is another great place to include additional navigation links and company information. Here’s how to customize it:

  1. Navigate to Design Settings:

    • Log in to your Job Boardly dashboard.

    • Go to the Settings tab and select Design Settings.

  2. Add Header Links and Information:

    • Enter the links you want to display in the footer.

    • Add any additional company information or internal or external pages.

  3. Save Changes:

    • Click Save to update the header.

Tips and Tricks

  • Consistency: Maintain a consistent color scheme and font style that aligns with your brand.

  • High-Quality Images: Use high-quality images for your logo and header to enhance the professional look of your job board.

  • Preview Changes: Always preview your changes before saving to ensure everything looks as expected.

Example Scenarios

  • Scenario 1: You want to update your job board’s look for a seasonal promotion.

    • Action: Change the header image and add a promotional banner.

  • Scenario 2: Your company rebrands and you need to update the job board’s logo and color scheme.

    • Action: Upload the new logo and adjust the design settings to match the new brand colors.

Common Issues and Solutions

  • Logo Not Displaying Properly: Ensure your logo meets the maximum width requirement of 256px. Resize if necessary using image editing software.

  • Header Image Not Fitting: The header image will automatically resize. If it doesn’t look right, try using a different aspect ratio or resolution.

Conclusion

Customizing the appearance of your job board in Job Boardly is straightforward and allows you to create a professional and brand-consistent job board. By following these steps, you can easily update your logo, header image, banners, and footer information.

Need More Help?

If you need further assistance, please refer to our video tutorials or contact our support team at [email protected].

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