Admin Dashboard Modules

Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/12000049125

This article goes over the different modules available in the Admin Dashboard. The numbers in the screenshot below match the sections of this article. Sections 11 to 13 are hidden by default (see Modules Organization), and sections 19 to 21 share the Support & Help module.


The full Admin Dashboard with numbered badges marking each module described in this article.



1. Setup Wizard

The Start Here module lists the essential setup steps every directory website should complete for its basic configuration. Click Begin Setup Wizard to work through them.


This module will remain visible until all steps are finished. Once completed, it will automatically disappear. Watching the videos provided is also a great way to get the website up and running smoothly.


The Start Here module with the setup steps (1) and the Begin Setup Wizard button (2) highlighted.


2. Modules Organization 


The admin is able to reorganize the modules from the Admin Dashboard by clicking the Order button, dragging the modules into place, and clicking Save Changes:


The dashboard in Order mode: modules can be dragged into place (1) and the change saved with Save Changes (2).



The admin is also able to select which modules to display by ticking them in the Modules menu. Restore Default at the bottom of the menu puts back the original modules and order:


The open Modules menu with a checkbox for each group of modules and a Restore Default link.



3. Information Bar

The information bar will display basic member information from the site.


The Member Snapshot (1), Finance Snapshot (2) and Moderation Tasks (3) cards.


Member Snapshot

The Member Snapshot displays the total members and the recently registered members for today, the past 7 days, and the past 30 days.


Financial Snapshot

The Financial Snapshot shows a summary of the Finance section, including received, upcoming, past due, and refunded payments.


Moderation Tasks

The New Moderation Tasks section displays a list of pending inquiries, leads, reviews, comments, posts, past-due members, and the total count of pending items.



4. Quick Links


Find highly used sections of the software in the What Do You Want to Do Today? module. From here, the Admin will be able to: 


The What Do You Want to Do Today? module with its create and view-all links highlighted.




5. My Web Pages


In this section, the admin will be able to see the most recently updated Static Pages. From here the admin can decide to edit or view the web page.


The My Web Pages module listing recently updated pages with Edit Page and View Page links.



6. My Post Types


In this section, the admin will the the post types available on their site . From here the admin can create a new post or view the search results page of each post type. 


The My Post Types module listing post types with Create Post and Live Posts links and post counts.



7. My Smart Lists


In this section, the admin will be able to see the Smart Lists organized by most contacts . From here  the admin will be able to send a newsletter to the selected Smart list and also view the list of member in the Smart list. 


The My Smart Lists module listing smart lists with Send Email and View List links and contact counts.



8. Recent Logins / New Members


Find out which members have accessed the site recently by choosing Recent Logins from the menu at the top right of the New Members module.


The New Members module switched to Recent Logins, listing members by their last login date.


The same menu switches back to the newest members on the site: 


The New Members module with its menu open, offering New Members and Recent Logins.



9. New Payments


In this section, the admin will be able to see the most recent payments. This will show the latest 10 payments received.


The New Payments module with its View All button; the documentation site has no payments, so it shows No data available yet.



10. New Posts


In this section the admin will be able to see the latest posts that have been created by members of the site. Each item will show which post type it is, the published status and it will display the last 10 posts created on the site. 


The New Posts module listing the latest posts with their post type, Published status, and Edit and View Post links.



11. New Form Inquiries


In this section the admin will be able to see the latest messages received via the forms on the site.


New Form Inquiries, Top Revenue Contributors and Top Publishers belong to the Top Contributors group of modules, which is hidden by default. Tick Top Contributors in the Modules menu to show them.


Each item will have the details of the form that was filled: 


The New Form Inquiries module listing recent form submissions with the form name and a New badge.



12. Top Revenue Contributors


In this section, the admin will be able to see which members have generated the most revenue. It displays for each member how many payments they have made. The sorting is done by the amount of total revenue received and the admin has the ability to choose the date range. 


The Top Revenue Contributors module with its timeframe menu open, from Today to Year to Date.


13. Top Publishers



In this section, the admin will be able to see who are the members that are creating the most posts. 

The admin can filter by different timeframes.


The Top Publishers module with its timeframe menu open, from Today to Year to Date.



14. Most Viewed Profiles


In order for these stats to show, the site will need to have the Member Profile Analytics add-on.


In this section, the admin will be able to see which members have the most profile views on the site and will have the ability to filter by different timeframes. This section will display the 10 most viewed profiles. 


The Most Viewed Profiles module with its timeframe menu; the documentation site has no profile views, so it shows No data available yet.



15. Most Viewed Posts 


In order for these stats to show, the site will need to have the Member Profile Analytics add-on.


In this section, the admin will be able to see which posts have the most views on the site and will have the ability to filter by different timeframes. This section will display the 10 most viewed posts.


The Most Viewed Posts module listing posts by view count with Edit and View Post links.



16. Visitor Activity


In order for these stats to show, the site will need to have the Member Profile Analytics add-on.


In this section, the admin will be able to see the top 10 ways visitors engage with members who have Profile Statistics enabled, with the total number of interactions, and will have the ability to filter by different timeframes.


The Visitor Activity module with its donut chart, Top Visitor Action and Total Interactions counts.



17. Website Analytics


The website analytics section will display analytics such as signups, logins, leads, reviews, posts, and comments.


The admin will be able to select a timeframe and whether the results should be displayed daily, weekly, or monthly.


The Website Analytics chart with the date range (1) and the Daily, Weekly and Monthly menu (2) highlighted.



The admin will be able to choose between the Website Analytics and the Financial Analytics. The Financial Analytics includes information such as Payments, Refunds, Upcoming, Past Due and Stopped.


The analytics menu open with Website Analytics and Financial Analytics, showing the Financial Analytics chart.



The Top Membership Plans section shows all the membership plans and how many members are in each membership plans:


The Top Membership Plans module with a donut chart of members per plan.



18. My Website Resources

This section keeps track of the website resources such as storage, bandwidth, email limits, and much more!


My Website Resources module showing the Google Maps API Status card with the Website key and Server key rows



Member Count

Indicates the number of members in the directory.


Available Storage Space

The website includes 5GB–10GB of free storage space and monthly bandwidth, depending on the plan selected. The Disk space is the data stored in the site which includes images, files, database, etc. Adding more images or data takes space in your disk usage so deleting some of these, can make the usage go down.  If the website is reaching the monthly bandwidth and/or storage limits, this add-on will increase both by 10GB: Website Storage Boost.


Monthly Bandwidth Usage

This is the total amount of data – such as images, movies, photos, videos and other files – that are sent (upload) or received (download) over a specific period of time. For further information please see: How Bandwidth And Storage Usage Is Calculated. If the website is reaching its monthly bandwidth and/or storage limits, this add-on will increase both by 10GB:  Bandwidth Boost Add-on.


Daily Emails Sent

All Website Plans are allocated 1,500 daily email sends (45,000 free emails each month – for life). If the website is easily reaching the daily limit, this can be increased by acquiring the Email Limit Boost service.


Email Unblock Tool

This message will only display if the default email is blocked. If this message displays, click Click to Unblock Email Address. Make sure that the email account exists as this is the most common reason emails get blocked. When using our default setup if an error message response displays after attempting to unblock, make sure to contact support.


Google Map API Status 

This card checks the Google Maps keys and has two rows. Website key covers maps and location search on the website. It is tested with Google from the admin first; when the key is restricted to the website's own domain, the test runs again on the site's live domain, the way visitors use the key, and that result is the one shown. Server key covers member geocoding and imports and is tested from the server. Each row shows its own result: green when Google accepts the key, or a specific problem such as Billing problem on your Google project, Google does not recognise this key, Maps JavaScript API is not enabled, or a domain restriction problem.


Red means Google reported a real problem with the key. Amber (Maps blocked on this admin page) appears only when Google refused the key on the admin address and the live-domain test could not run, because the site has no connected live domain or the domain could not be reached; check the website's own maps directly in that case. Otherwise a restricted key shows a definite green (Maps work on your website) or red (such as Google refuses your key on your website). Clicking a row opens a details window with the explanation, numbered fix steps, and Google Cloud Console and Test key buttons. The keys and the Use Places API (New) switch can also be edited there and are tested with Google before saving. A red result also shows a Google Maps Error button at the top of every admin page, which clears itself once the key works. For the full list of results and fixes, see Google Maps Issues: Index and the Google Maps Troubleshooting folder.


Cleanup Tools 

The Cleanup Tools menu at the top of the My Website Resources module helps reduce disk and bandwidth usage as well as optimize the website's performance.


The My Website Resources module with the Cleanup Tools menu open, listing the four delete options.


Delete Unused Images 

If there are any temporary image files stored on the site that are using up disk space that are no longer needed, clicking this button will remove them.


Delete Temporary Files 

If there are any temporary files stored on the site that are using up disk space that are no longer needed, clicking this button will remove them.


Delete Old Export Files

This option appears only when the Export Tool Add-On is active. The tool removes the Exports that the Export Tool Add-On creates.


Delete Backup Files

The tool removes the backups created in cPanel to clean up some space. 


19. Software Updates


We are updating the platform every day, make sure to update the site frequently. Click on the green "Check For Updates" button to see if there are any updates available to install.


The Install New Updates box in Support & Help with the Check For Updates button highlighted.


20. Other Help Resources

Quickly access the Solutions Center to find documentation articles that explain how to use the different sections of the software. 


The Support & Help module with Support Documents (1), Create Support Ticket (2) and Join the Facebook Group (3) highlighted.


Support Documents

Search the BD knowledge base to quickly find answers. To get the full list of articles visit the Documentation Center.


Create Support Tickets

Our Support Team is here to help, submit a ticket, and get assistance within 24 hours.


Get Immediate Help in the Admin Account Dashboard


Facebook Group

The Community Forums and Facebook Group are also a great way to connect with other directory owners, get tips, recommendations and workarounds.


21. Facebook Group Access

Join Our Community Experts for Help & Advice. We highly recommend joining our Facebook Group. Connect and talk with different website owners and get their recommendations and help with all sorts of questions, from strategy to marketing and more. 


Take advantage of our Free Training Workshops to learn lots of great tips.


The Support & Help module with the Join the Facebook Group link highlighted.