Getting Started & Setup Wizard
Set up your ShopView website in minutes with our guided 10-step wizard.
Your First Login
When you log in for the first time, ShopView automatically creates a website for you in draft mode. If you've connected your Google Business Profile, your address and phone number will already be filled in.
You'll be taken straight into the setup wizard to configure your website. Don't worry about getting everything perfect — every setting can be changed later in the editor.
Setup Wizard Overview
The setup wizard walks you through 10 steps. Your progress saves automatically, so you can leave at any time and pick up right where you left off.
Every step except the business name is optional. You can skip ahead and come back to fill in details later.
Business Name
Enter your business name. This is the only required step — you can't proceed without it.
Your business name appears in the website header, page titles, and throughout the site. You can change it anytime in the editor.
Logo
Upload your logo in PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP format (max 5MB). Drag and drop or click to browse.
ShopView's AI analyzes your logo and automatically:
Detects your brand's primary color
Recommends a Light or Dark theme based on your logo
Theme recommendations:
White or light-colored logos work best with the Dark theme
Dark-colored logos work best with the Light theme
Colorful logos work well with either theme
Logo display: ShopView auto-detects whether your logo is square (displayed as a badge overlay on the hero image) or wide (displayed in the navigation header). You can override this later.
This step is optional — you can add your logo later via the Logo button in the editor.
Business Photos
Upload up to 6 photos to use across your website. The screen is split into two sections:
Left side — Upload your own photos: Drag and drop or click to upload. Supported formats: PNG, JPG, WebP (max 5MB each). Photos are automatically compressed for fast loading.
Right side — Photo Library: Browse and select from a curated collection of professional industry photos, free to use.
You can mix uploaded and library photos — the combined total can't exceed 6. Your first photo becomes the hero banner image. Drag to reorder.
This step is optional. Photos can be added or changed later in the editor.
Contact Information
Enter your business address, phone number, and email.
Address is required to proceed (street, city, state/province, ZIP/postal code)
Both US and Canadian addresses are supported
Phone and email are optional but recommended
If you connected Google Business, these fields may already be filled in
All contact information is editable later in the editor sidebar.
Social Media Links
Add links to your social media profiles:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Google Business Profile
All fields are optional. Only platforms you link will appear on your website.
Tip: Adding your Google Business Profile URL also imports your Google reviews automatically.
Business Hours
Set your hours of operation for each day of the week using 30-minute time increments. Mark any day as closed.
Defaults: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sunday closed.
Shortcuts:
Copy to weekdays — copies Monday's hours to Tuesday through Friday
Reset to typical hours — restores the defaults
About Your Business
Write a description of your business in the text area. This appears on the About page and the About preview section on your home page.
Click Generate template to get a starter paragraph you can customize with your own details.
Tips: Mention how long you've been in business, any certifications you hold, and what makes you different from competitors.
Services
Choose the services your shop offers. Select from 12 predefined services using the checkboxes, or click Select All to choose them all.
Predefined services: DOT/CVIP Inspection, General Diesel Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Mobile Truck Repair, Roadside Assistance, Fleet Services, RV Repair, Bus Repair, Trailer Repair, Welding & Fabrication, Towing Services, Reefer Service
You can also add custom services by typing a name. Predefined services come with professional descriptions already written. Custom services get AI-generated descriptions automatically.
If you skip this step, three defaults are selected: General Diesel Repair, Preventive Maintenance, and Fleet Services.
Repairs
Choose your repair specialties. Select from 18 predefined repair types or add custom ones — works the same as services.
Predefined repairs: Engine Repair/Rebuild, Brake Repair, Axle Repair, Transmission & Clutch Repair, Suspension Repair, Tire Repair, HVAC System Repair, Coolant System Repair, Diagnostics & Electrical Repair, EGR & DPF Repair, Driveline Repair, Oil & Fluid Services, Exhaust System Repair, Wheel Alignment, Steering Repair, Fuel System Repair, Air System Repair, Turbocharger Repair
If you skip this step, three defaults are selected: Engine Repair/Rebuild, Brake Repair, and Diagnostics & Electrical Repair.
Review & Create
Review a summary of everything you've entered. Each section has an Edit button to jump back and make changes.
When you're ready, click Create My Website. The process takes a few seconds — your website content is generated, Google reviews are imported (if you linked your Google Business Profile), and you're taken to the editor.