Project Setup

Create Your First Project

Projects are the foundation of Saylo. They organize your feedback, changelogs, and roadmaps in one place. Let's get your first project set up properly.

Quick Start: Create Project Now

Ready to jump in? Click the button below to start creating your project in the Saylo dashboard.

Step-by-Step Setup Process

Follow these steps to configure your project properly from the start.

1

Project Information

Basic details about your project

Project Name

A descriptive name for your project

Example: My Awesome App

Description

Brief description of what your project does

Example: A productivity app for remote teams

Project Slug

URL-friendly identifier (will create yourslug.saylo.io)

Example: my-awesome-app
2

Public Hub Settings

Configure your public-facing feedback hub

Hub Title

Title displayed on your public hub

Example: My Awesome App Updates

Welcome Message

Message shown to visitors

Example: Welcome! Share your feedback to help us improve.

Branding

Upload logo and choose colors

Example: Upload your brand logo and select primary colors
3

Initial Configuration

Set up basic preferences and features

Feedback Categories

Types of feedback you want to collect

Example: Feature Requests, Bug Reports, General

Team Members

Invite colleagues to collaborate

Example: Add developers, product managers, support staff

Notifications

How you want to be notified of new feedback

Example: Email notifications, Slack integration

Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to set up your project for long-term success.

Choose a Clear Project Name

Use a name that clearly identifies your product or service

Keep it concise but descriptive
Avoid technical jargon or internal codenames
Consider how it will appear to your users
Make sure it matches your actual product name

Plan Your Project Slug Carefully

Your slug becomes part of your public URL and is hard to change

Use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only
Keep it short and memorable
Avoid special characters or spaces
Consider future branding changes

Set Up Team Access Early

Invite your team members from the beginning for better collaboration

Add team members with appropriate permissions
Include key stakeholders from different departments
Set up notification preferences for the team
Establish feedback review and response workflows

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learn from others' experiences and avoid these common setup issues.

Project Setup Issues

  • • Using internal codenames instead of user-facing names
  • • Choosing slugs that are too long or complex
  • • Not setting up team access from the beginning
  • • Forgetting to configure notification preferences

Public Hub Issues

  • • Not customizing the welcome message for users
  • • Using low-quality or incorrect branding assets
  • • Setting up too many or too few feedback categories
  • • Not testing the public hub before sharing

Example: Setting Up "TaskFlow" Project

Here's how you might set up a project for a fictional productivity app called TaskFlow.

TaskFlow Project Configuration

Basic Information

Project Name: TaskFlow
Description: A modern task management app for remote teams
Slug: taskflow
Public Hub: taskflow.saylo.io

Hub Configuration

Hub Title: TaskFlow Updates & Feedback
Welcome Message: Help us make TaskFlow better! Share your ideas and report issues.
Categories: Feature Requests, Bug Reports, Integrations

What Happens After You Create Your Project

Once your project is created, here's what you'll have access to and what you should do next.

Feedback Collection

Your public hub is live and ready to collect feedback

Changelog Ready

Start creating changelogs to keep users informed

Team Collaboration

Invite team members to collaborate on feedback

API Access

Integrate with your existing tools and workflows

Your Project is Ready! What's Next?

Now that your project is set up, here are the recommended next steps to start collecting feedback.

Need Help with Project Setup?

Setting up your first project correctly is important for long-term success. If you have questions or run into issues, we're here to help.