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This is the procedure for adding the Global CSS file code to the client’s website folder. Said file code affects all sites on the Dealer Spike Marketing Platform.

Procedure

Inputs:

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• Make sure to have credentials for Notepad++

• Make sure to connect to a VPN

• This method is for Dealer Spike clients only

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title Step 1: Finding client's website folder
Find the client’s folder on Notepad++ In this example 1stchoiceequipment will be used. Info Folders can be expanded or collapsed with double click, selecting and enter, or clicking the arrow on the left. Documents can be opened with double click or selecting and enter.

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title Step 2: Opening client's folder
Open client’s folder. Most sites have similar folders and files.

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title Step 3: Locating "Includes" folder
Once in client’s folder locate “includes” folder and expand it.

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title Step 4: Finding and opening "stfHeaderStart.inc" document
Once in the “includes” folder, find and open the document “stdHeaderStart.inc” The document should look like this:

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title Step 5: Finding where to put the code
Find these lines of code within the document: Alternatively, the search function can be used using Ctrl+F and search for “styles.css” as it should lead to the lines of code needed.

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title Step 6: Adding the code to the file
Once the lines of code are found, paste the following right below the code mentioned: <!-- SEO CSS Import File - [SEO Rep Name] - [Enter Date Added] --> <link id="seoStyles" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/imglib/seo/css/seo-css-v6.css" /> Fill in the [SEO Rep Name] and [Enter Data Added] with Rep name and the date it was added respectively. Once done should look like this: Note It’s important to check if the site is Version 6 (V6) or Version 7 (V7). Depending on the version the code changes slightly. This can be checked in the website’s admin dashboard. V7 Code: <!-- SEO CSS Import File - [SEO Rep Name] - [Enter Date Added] --> <link id="seoStyles" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/imglib/seo/css/seo-css-v7.1.1.css" /> Info It’s important to add the rep’s and date info as it will tell the rest of the team who and when was the code added as this will tell support and whoever reads the file who to contact in case modifications are needed.

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title Step 7: Saving the document
Lastly, save the document.

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