How everything works

This is the first thing most visitors see — a welcome message, plus (optionally) a PDF with extra details like directions, contact info, or anything else visitors might need.

1. Don't have anything written up yet? No problem — open a blank Google Doc, write down the basics (who you are, service or opening times, contact details, address, banking details if relevant), then go to File → Download → PDF Document. That's your PDF, ready to use.
2. Open your admin panel, go to the About Us tab.
3. Upload your PDF to Google Drive, set sharing to "Anyone with the link," and paste the link here. A live preview confirms it's the right file before you save.
4. If you don't add a PDF, visitors see a simple welcome card instead — no setup needed.

Share talks, messages, or audio content — perfect for people with limited data, since audio uses far less than video.

1. Go to the Audio tab, click + Add audio.
2. Paste a link from Spotify (episode link only), Podbean, SoundCloud, Audiomack, or Mixcloud.
3. Add a title and optional publish date (you can schedule items for the future).
4. Up to 10 items at a time — the oldest naturally makes way as you add new ones.

Share videos, presentations, or announcements, from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or TikTok.

1. Go to the Video tab, click + Add video.
2. Paste the video link — a preview appears automatically so you can confirm it's correct.
3. Add a title and optional publish date.

Turn any video into a live broadcast — a bright red banner appears across the entire app the moment it starts, so nobody misses it, no matter which tab they're on.

1. Add your video as usual (a YouTube Live link works — the same link keeps working before, during, and after the broadcast).
2. Tick "Schedule as a live item", then set the start time and expected duration.
3. That's it — the app automatically shows the live banner during that window, and hides it afterwards. No need to remember to switch anything off.

Share PDF newsletters or bulletins directly in the app.

1. Go to the News tab, click + Add newsletter.
2. Upload your PDF to Google Drive, share it, and paste the link.
3. Add a title and publish date.

List upcoming events — sorted automatically with the soonest first. Past events quietly disappear on their own.

1. Go to the Calendar tab, click + Add event.
2. Add a title and date (time and a short description are optional).
3. Save — the event shows automatically until its date has passed.

Share photos from events, projects, or behind-the-scenes moments, in a clean, scrollable grid.

1. Go to the Gallery tab, click + Add photo.
2. Upload your image to Google Drive, share it, and paste the link. A live thumbnail preview confirms it's a valid photo before you save.
3. Title is optional. Tap any photo in the app to see it full-screen.

A simple list of external links — donation pages, social media, sign-up forms, anything you want front and centre.

1. Go to the Links tab, click + Add link.
2. Add a title, the link itself, and a short description.

A floating green WhatsApp button, visible on every tab — the same instantly-recognisable button people see on websites everywhere.

1. Go to About Us, find the WhatsApp number field.
2. Type the number in any format (082 123 4567, +27 82 123 4567 — all work).
3. Save — the button appears automatically. Leave it blank and it simply won't show.

Help visitors find you — a simple "Get Directions" button, or a full embedded map right in the app.

1. Go to About Us, find the Location / Address field.
2. For a simple button: just type your address.
3. For a full embedded map: on Google Maps, search your address, tap Share → Embed a map, and paste that link instead.

See how many times your app has been opened this month and last month, plus a day-by-day breakdown.

1. Go to the Statistics tab — updated once a day, automatically.
2. "Visits" means how many times the app was opened, not clicks or video views.

Change your own admin password any time, and install your admin panel as its own app on your phone — no more hunting for a bookmark.

1. Go to the Password tab to set a new one — you'll need your current password.
2. On your phone, open your admin link and look for "Add to Home Screen" or an install icon — it becomes its own app, just like any other.