The Organization Settings page is your central hub for managing your organization's identity and public presence. Here you can control how your organization appears to the public and manage essential contact information.
Overview
Organization settings control:
- How your organization appears on public profiles
- Contact methods for potential adopters and volunteers
- Your organization's online presence and social media connections
- Internal preferences and display options
Profile Visibility
At the top of the Organization Settings page, you'll find the Profile Visibility toggle. This crucial setting determines whether your organization's information is accessible to the public.
Making Your Profile Public
When your profile is public:
- Your organization appears in search results
- Potential adopters can view your available pets
- Volunteers can find and contact your organization
- Your embeddable widgets will function on external websites
Keeping Your Profile Private
When your profile is private:
- Only logged-in team members can access your organization's information
- Your organization won't appear in public searches
- Embeddable widgets will not display content
- Useful during initial setup or maintenance periods
To change visibility, simply click the toggle switch. The change takes effect immediately.
Organization Logo
Your organization's logo helps create a professional appearance and builds recognition.
Adding or Updating Your Logo
- Click the "Upload Logo" button or the existing logo image
- Select an image file from your computer
- The logo will automatically upload and display
- For best results, use a square image at least 200x200 pixels
Your logo appears:
- On your public profile page
- In embeddable widgets
- On printed materials and contracts
Organization Details
Team Name
Your organization's name as it appears throughout PawPlacer and on public profiles. To edit:
- Click in the Team Name field
- Enter your organization's official name
- Save the changes
Preferences
Organization-wide preferences that affect how your organization operates within PawPlacer. These settings control various operational aspects specific to your organization's needs.
Messages Settings
Configure how your organization handles public communications and inquiries. This affects how potential adopters and volunteers can reach out to your organization.
Contact Information
Providing accurate contact information ensures interested parties can reach your organization.
Phone Number
Enter your main organization phone number. This should be a number that's regularly monitored during your operating hours.
Email Address
Your primary contact email address. This is where general inquiries will be directed.
Website
If your organization has a website separate from PawPlacer, enter the full URL here (including https://). This gives visitors another way to learn about your organization.
Location
Your organization's physical address helps visitors find you and appears on your public profile.
Address Fields
Enter your complete address including:
- Street address
- City
- State/Province
- ZIP/Postal code
- Country
This information is used for:
- Helping adopters find your location
- Calculating distances for transport
- Map displays on your profile
Social Media
Connect your social media accounts to expand your organization's online presence.
Available Platforms
You can add links to:
- Facebook page
- Instagram profile
- Twitter/X account
- TikTok profile
- Other social platforms
For each platform:
- Click "Add Social Media Link"
- Select the platform type
- Enter your profile URL
- Save the connection
Social media links appear as icons on your public profile, making it easy for supporters to follow your organization across platforms.
Support Information
At the bottom of the page, you'll find your Organization ID. This unique identifier helps our support team quickly locate your account if you need assistance.
Best Practices
- Keep Information Current: Regularly review and update contact details
- Complete All Fields: Providing complete information helps build trust with potential adopters
- Professional Appearance: Use a clear, professional logo and accurate organization name
- Monitor Contact Methods: Ensure listed phone numbers and emails are actively monitored
- Social Media Integration: Link active social media accounts to expand your reach
Permissions
Only users with administrative privileges can modify organization settings. This ensures your organization's core information remains consistent and accurate.