Getting Started with EngagementHQ

Use these resources to help you get setup and prepared for your new site.

22 articles in this collection
Written by Nathan Connors, Gayathri Rajendiran, Help Desk and 3 others

Checklist for site launch

Review this list before launching your site.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

EHQ Platform Overview

Watch our getting started collection for an overview of the EHQ Platform.

Written by Help Desk
Updated over a week ago

User Guides

Site Admin User Guide

This guide explains what you need to do as a site administrator before you launch your site.

Written by Vishwas Prasad
Updated over a week ago

Hub Admin User Guide

Use this guide to help you get started as a hub administrator

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Project Admin User Guide

Use this guide to learn about your role as a project administrator

Written by Vishwas Prasad
Updated over a week ago

Before you launch

Step 1: Plan your projects

Before you begin you need to plan for your first projects.

Written by Nathan Connors
Updated over a week ago

Step 2: Choose a template

Learn more about EHQ templates and select one for your site

Written by Gayathri Rajendiran
Updated over a week ago

Step 3: Map your site

This article shows you how to wireframe your site before you begin.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 4: Choose your preferred domain

Learn how to set your preferred domain (url) using CNAME records without IP addresses

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Step 5: Get your images ready

Understand the best image sizes for use on EHQ templates.

Written by Help Desk
Updated over a week ago

Step 6: Setup your engagement team

Learn how to setup your engagement team to help you build and manage your EHQ site.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 7: Develop a registration form

Learn why a registration form is essential part of planning your new EHQ site.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 8: Prepare for a community reference group with EHQ

This article describes the best way to setup and recruit a community panel or reference group.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 9: Setup site navigation and menus

Modify the default header and footer menus on your site.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 10: Review your privacy policy

Get your legal team to review our privacy policy template.

Written by Antony Prem
Updated over a week ago

Step 11: Enable traffic tracking with Google Analytics

How to integrate Google Analytics to your website

Written by Gayathri Rajendiran
Updated over a week ago

Overcoming online engagement issues before you begin

Promoting online consultation

Engaging online isn't a self fulfilling prophecy. You still need to tell the world you want their feedback!

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Managing consultation fatigue

Setting expectations and coordinating across the organisation can work to avoid consultation fatigue.

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Integrating offline and online engagement

Work through our tip sheet to learn how to integrate your engagement activities.

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Creating a culture of engagement

Organisational buy in at a senior level is crucial to the success of your engagement strategy.

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Integrating social media with engagement HQ

Learn about ways to integrate your social media presence and EngagementHQ for the best engagement results.

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago

Closing the loop

A simple ‘thank you’ is the most powerful tool to acknowledge the time and effort your community has put into your project.

Written by Mary Francis
Updated over a week ago