# General Settings

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Configure portal-wide settings under **Portal Settings → General**.

## Required Settings [Permalink for this section](/content/docs/general#required-settings/index.html)

- **Portal name**. How the portal identifies itself in titles, meta tags, schema
- **URL structure**. Subdomain (`compare.acme.com`) or path (`acme.com/compare`). Subdomain treats it as a separate site for SEO; path inherits parent domain authority.
- **Default language**. English (US) is most common for B2B SaaS
- **Time zone**. Affects scheduling and analytics

## Recommended Settings [Permalink for this section](/content/docs/general#recommended-settings/index.html)

- **Robots policy**. Allow indexing on all public portals
- **Default meta description template**. Use variables like `{title}` and `{category}` for consistent, dynamic descriptions
- **Default Open Graph image**. Branded fallback image for social sharing

## URL Structure Decision [Permalink for this section](/content/docs/general#url-structure-decision/index.html)

**Use a subdomain when:**

- The portal is editorially independent (e.g., a glossary or news site)
- You want to track it as a separate property in Search Console
- You're testing without affecting your primary site

**Use a path when:**

- The portal directly supports the main site (e.g., comparison pages for your product)
- You want to share domain authority
- SEO consolidation matters more than separation

For most product-focused portals, use a path.

## Quick Validation [Permalink for this section](/content/docs/general#quick-validation/index.html)

After saving general settings, visit your portal URL and confirm:

- Page title matches your configured portal name
- Meta description renders correctly
- Time zone affects published-date display