#admin #setup #operations #onboarding #configuration
Introduction
As an admin, you play a central role in setting up and structuring contentbird.
👉 Your goal is to configure projects, processes, and systems so your team can work efficiently from day one.
Your Role as an Admin
As an admin, you have full system access and are responsible for:
Setting up and structuring the platform
Defining processes and workflows
Managing projects and system logic
👉 You also have access to the customer area (invoices, licenses, add-ons).
First Steps in the Setup
1. Set Up Projects
📍 Settings → Projects
A project usually represents one domain (including subdomains or directories).
Key areas:
Details → Add domain
Strategy → Define personas, goals
Campaigns → Organize and segment content
Keywords → Manage keyword sets
Integrations →
Social Media (publishing)
Google Analytics (traffic, engagement)
Google Search Console (rankings, SEO data)
2. Invite Users
📍 Settings → Users
Create users
Assign them to projects
👉 Roles, permissions, and groups should be clearly defined to ensure smooth collaboration.
3. Configure the System
📍 Settings → System
This is where you define the foundation of your content and SEO processes.
Content settings:
Custom fields (e.g. market, campaign)
Statuses (your workflow stages)
Content types (blog, landing page, etc.)
Templates
Briefing templates
Layout templates
Outreach:
Custom fields for contacts and websites
Email setup (SMTP or managed service)
Sender profiles (name, email, signature)
SEO:
Keyword groups for structured analysis
Administration & General Settings
📍 Settings → Administration
Customize contentbird to fit your workflow:
General
Define currency for budgets and reports
Table views
Show/hide columns
Adjust column order
Define default views
👉 Each user can also save their own views.
Import Existing Content
You can import planned or existing content to get started faster and avoid rebuilding everything manually.
Conclusion
As an admin, you lay the foundation for successful content operations in contentbird.
👉 With a clean setup of projects, system settings, and clearly defined processes, you enable efficient planning, production, and analysis across your entire team.