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How to configure your Gymkee settings and SEO

Learn how to set your default language, optimize your site for search engines, upload your favicon and social share image, and manage your website URL.

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Written by Dwayne
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Your website settings control how search engines see your site, which languages your visitors can use, and how your site appears when shared on social media.

You'll find everything in one place:

Admin panel → Website → Settings & SEO tab.

Let's walk through each section together.

Where to find website settings

  1. Log into your admin panel

  2. Click Website in the left sidebar

  3. Select the Settings & SEO tab

You'll see four main sections:

  • 🌐 Website languages

  • 🔍 SEO & search engines

  • 🖼️ Images & branding

  • 🔗 Your website URL

Website languages

This section controls which languages your website supports.

Default language

Your default language is the primary language of your website. It's the language visitors see first.

To change it:

  1. Look at the row of language cards (🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 Français, 🇪🇸 Español, 🇩🇪 Deutsch, 🇮🇹 Italiano)

  2. Click the language you want as your default

  3. A checkmark appears on your selected language

The default language cannot be disabled.

Additional languages

Below the default language, you'll see the other available languages. You can enable or disable them:

  1. Click a language to enable it (a checkmark appears)

  2. Click again to disable it

When you enable a language, visitors can switch to it using the language selector on your website.

💡 Tip: Only enable languages you've translated. Visitors get a poor experience if they select a language with missing content.

SEO & search engines

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helps your website appear in Google and other search results.

Language tabs

At the top of this section, you'll see tabs for each enabled language.

This lets you set different SEO content for each language:

  • Click a tab to edit SEO for that language

  • The "Default" badge shows your primary language

  • Each language needs its own title, description, and keywords

Website title

This appears in:

  • Browser tabs

  • Google search results (as the clickable blue link)

Good example: Sarah Martinez | Online fitness coaching for busy moms

Bad example: Sarah Martinez (too vague)

💡 Tip: Include your name + what you do + who you help.

Meta description

This is the short paragraph that appears under your title in Google search results. Keep it between 150-160 characters (a counter shows your current length).

Good example:

Transform your body and mindset with personalized online coaching. Custom workout plans, nutrition guidance, and weekly check-ins to keep you accountable.

Bad example: I'm a fitness coach and I help people. (too short, not compelling)

💡 Tip: Describe the benefit clients get + what makes you different.

Keywords

Enter keywords separated by commas.

These help search engines understand your content.

Example: online fitness coaching, personal training, nutrition coach, weight loss, muscle building, busy professionals

💡 Tip: Think about what your ideal clients type into Google when looking for someone like you.

Author / Coach name

Your name appears in search engine metadata.

This applies to all languages.

Example: Sarah Martinez

Improve with AI

Click the "Improve with AI" button to let AI rewrite your SEO content.

This costs 1 AI credit and works on the currently selected language tab.

Images & branding

These images are shared across all languages.

Favicon

The tiny icon that appears in browser tabs next to your page title.

Requirements:

  • Square image (32×32 or 64×64 pixels)

  • PNG or ICO format

  • Simple, recognizable design

To upload:

  1. Click the upload area or drag your image

  2. Wait for upload to complete

  3. The new favicon appears in your browser tab after you save

💡 Tip: Use your logo mark, initials, or a simple icon that represents your brand.

Social share image (OG Image)

This image appears when someone shares your website on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or WhatsApp.

Requirements:

  • Recommended size: 1200×630 pixels

  • Landscape orientation

  • Include your name, photo, and a headline

To upload:

  1. Click the upload area or drag your image

  2. Preview appears once uploaded

💡 Tip: Create a professional branded image with your photo and tagline. This makes your shared links look polished.

Your website URL

Your unique website address is: coach.gymkee.io/your-username

Changing your username

  1. Click the edit button next to your current username

  2. Type your new username

  3. Only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed

  4. Must be 3-30 characters

  5. Wait for the availability check (green = available, red = taken)

  6. If taken, click one of the suggested alternatives

  7. Click Save username

⚠️ Warning: Changing your URL breaks any old links people have saved. Only change if necessary.

Reserved usernames

Some usernames are reserved and cannot be used: admin, products, tools, login, signup, dashboard, settings, api, link, coach, trainer, analytics, profile, account

Saving your changes

After making changes:

  1. Click the Save Settings button at the bottom

  2. Wait for the confirmation message

  3. Go to your website to verify changes

  4. Remember to Publish from the main admin to make changes live

Best practices

Do:

  • Write unique SEO for each language (don't just copy-paste)

  • Include your name and specialty in the title

  • Use a professional social share image

  • Test your social sharing with opengraph.xyz

  • Check your favicon appears correctly in browser tabs

Don't:

  • Leave SEO fields empty

  • Use the same description for all languages

  • Upload a blurry or text-heavy favicon

  • Change your username frequently


Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Favicon not updating

Clear your browser cache or try incognito mode. Favicons are heavily cached.

Social image not showing

Allow 24-48 hours for social platforms to refresh. Use debug tools: Facebook Debugger, LinkedIn Inspector

SEO changes not in Google

Google takes days to weeks to re-crawl. Be patient.

Can't save username

Check it meets requirements (3-30 chars, lowercase, letters/numbers/hyphens only)

Language tab missing

Enable that language in the Website Languages section first

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