Quick Start Guide

Getting your business online with Bistu is simple. Follow these steps to go from sign-up to a published website.

Step 1: Create your account

Visit the Bistu homepage and click Sign Up. Enter your email address and create a password. You'll receive a confirmation email — click the link to verify your account.

Step 2: Complete onboarding

After signing in for the first time, you'll be guided through a short setup process:

1. Secure your account — Set a strong password if you haven't already
2. Enter your business details — Your business name, category, and location
3. Choose a plan — Select the subscription tier that fits your needs (you get a 14-day free trial)
4. Review and confirm — Accept the terms of service and complete checkout

Once onboarding is complete, you'll land on your dashboard.

Step 3: Edit your website

From the dashboard, click Update Website (or go to Website in the sidebar). The website editor has four tabs:

• Business Info — Your name, tagline, category, template, and header image
• Locations — Your address, contact details, hours, and payment methods
• Offerings — Your menu items, services, or products with pricing
• Team — Your team members with photos and bios

Fill in as much or as little as you'd like. You can always come back to add more later.

Step 4: Publish your site

When you're happy with your content, save the editor form. Your website status will change to Published and your site will be live and accessible to anyone with the link.

Step 5: Share your website

Once published, you can:

• Copy your website URL from the dashboard and share it anywhere
• Download a QR code from the Website settings page to use on printed materials
• Add your website link to your social media profiles

That's it — your business is online!