Recur Sites settings Pt. 2: SEO, Recur, Google Drive, general, site import

Last updated August 5, 2026

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This guide completes the Recur Sites setup walk-through by covering advanced configurations: AI-Powered SEO, Recur Webhooks & Database Syncing, Google Drive Integration, General Settings (Branding, Stripe, Cookies, Analytics, and Subdomains), and Site Import.

1. AI-Powered SEO Settings

Recur Sites acts as an AI-driven optimization hub that automatically reads and structures your content so search engines (like Google or Bing) can index your association and present it to prospective members.

  • SEO Preferences & Metadata: Toggle AI optimization parameters on or off to help search crawlers understand your organization’s core mission.

  • Open Graph Image Defaults: Set default social media preview images. Whenever a member or visitor shares a link to your website on social channels, this image appears in the link preview card.

2. Recur API, Webhooks, & Database Syncing

  • Recur Webhook: Functions as a secure bridge to connect external web forms or custom applications directly to Recur. It automatically adds incoming leads or contacts to your database without manual data entry.

  • Database Sync Speed: By default, Recur automatically refreshes and syncs new products, events, and widgets between your main backend and your website every 15 minutes.

  • Forcing an Immediate Sync: If you created a new event or product in your main dashboard and need it to appear on your website immediately:

    1. Go to Settings > Recur inside Recur Sites.

    2. Click Sync Events, Sync Products, or Force Refresh.

3. Google Drive Integration

  • Connect your association's Google Drive account directly to Recur Sites by clicking Connect to Google Drive.

  • Once linked, you can display live files, directory listings, or photo collections directly on your web pages via Google Drive components.

4. General Settings

Navigate to Settings > General to configure core site operations and compliance parameters:

  • Site Branding: Upload your primary logo for the member portal and website, and upload a Favicon (the small logo icon that appears on the browser tab next to your URL).

  • Stripe Settings: Enter your Stripe Account ID to process online donations, dues, and checkout forms smoothly.

  • Cookie Preferences: Design and customize the legal cookie consent banner shown to first-time site visitors (including background colors, font styles, and display behaviors).

  • Google Analytics: Enter your Measurement ID to track site visitor traffic, bounce rates, and overall page performance.

  • Dropbox Embeds: Enter your Dropbox API key if you plan to embed Dropbox files directly into page components.

  • Publish Site URLs & Subdomains: Add or manage subdomains and custom domain configurations under the Publish Site URLs section.

5. Site Import

  • Migrating an Existing Website: Go to Settings > Site Import.

  • Enter your existing website URL ([https://yourassociation.com](https://yourassociation.com)) to launch the automated site conversion wizard, which helps ingest existing content into Recur Sites.

Cautionary Notes

  • Sync Timing: If a newly created event or store product isn't showing up on your website's public listing right away, use the Force Refresh button instead of recreating the item.

  • Favicon Sizing: Ensure your favicon image file is square (e.g., 32x32 pixels) so it renders clearly in browser tabs.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Instant Guidance with Wavy: If you get stuck on a technical step—such as pointing your domain's DNS or generating a Stripe ID—click the Wavy AI Assistant icon in the bottom-right corner for guided assistance.