Episode Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka Jewell discusses how to customize the PowerDMS homepage to reflect an agency's identity, boost user engagement, and simplify access to key information. She outlines three main areas for customization: the page header, logo section, and welcome message box, providing step-by-step instructions for each. Areaka emphasizes the importance of making the homepage engaging with creative content such as announcements, countdowns, and training resources, and encourages listeners to utilize her downloadable resources for further assistance.

In this episode, we cover:

0:01 Welcome & quick overview – Today’s episode is a short one, all about how to make your PowerDMS homepage reflect your agency’s style and boost engagement.

0:38 Fun customization ideas – Birthday shoutouts, promotion announcements, countdown clocks to assessments, rotating assessor slideshows, contact emails, links to user training, and more.

1:22 #1: Page Header

The large banner across the top of the homepage.

Usually your agency name, but you can change it to a welcome message.

Update via: Administration Menu > Site Configuration > Settings > Homepage > Header Title.

2:12 #2: Logo Section

Top right corner of the homepage.

Use your patch, badge, or seasonal icon.

Accepted formats: PNG, JPEG, GIF.

Update via: Administration Menu > Site Configuration > Settings > Homepage > Upload Logo.

3:04 #3: Welcome Message Box

Appears under the logo.

Add formatted text, images, hyperlinks, or even videos.

Modify by clicking the pencil icon under the logo.

4:12 Examples of what you can include in the welcome message:

🎂 Birthday or promotion announcements

🕒 Countdown clocks to assessments

📸 Slideshows of assessor photos

📎 Quick links to training materials or resources

📅 Upcoming deadlines

📥 Download the How-To Guide + Video Tutorial:

Download the step-by-step instructions and watch a quick tutorial video here:

👉 Download Customization Guide

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