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POLITIFAST

Campaign Website — Quick Start Guide

Everything you need to launch your campaign website.

Estimated time: ~1 week from content submission

What You'll Need

Gather these items before you start to make the process smooth:

  • 1

    Candidate Biography

    A 2-3 paragraph biography of the candidate, including background, experience, and why they're running.

  • 2

    Campaign Platform

    3-5 key issues your campaign is focused on, with brief descriptions of your position on each.

  • 3

    Headshot Photo

    A high-resolution professional photo of the candidate (minimum 1000x1000 pixels).

  • 4

    Campaign Logo

    Your campaign logo if you have one. If not, we can design one for you.

  • 5

    Social Media Links

    URLs for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and any other social media accounts.

  • 6

    Contact Information

    Campaign email, phone number, and mailing address for the contact page.

  • 7

    Domain Name

    Your preferred domain name (e.g., janedoeforcouncil.com). If you don't have one, we can help you choose and register one.

  • 8

    Donation Setup

    If applicable: your donation processor account details (e.g., WinRed, ActBlue, or similar).

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1

    Create Your Campaign

    Sign in to PolitiFast, create a new campaign, and select the Website service with your preferred plan tier.

  2. 2

    Sign Agreement & Pay

    Review and sign the service agreement, then complete the setup fee payment.

  3. 3

    Upload Content

    Upload your biography, photos, platform issues, and other content through the Files section of your campaign portal.

  4. 4

    Review First Draft

    Our design team will build your site and send you a staging URL to review within 5-7 business days.

  5. 5

    Request Revisions

    Submit any revision requests through the portal. We'll make changes and send an updated draft.

  6. 6

    Approve & Launch

    Once you approve the final design, we'll point your domain and launch your site live.