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What This Page Does

This page lets you create and manage the categories that organize your site's content. Categories group your videos, galleries, and webcam performers into browsable sections so visitors can find what they are looking for. You can add new categories, upload images for them, control which types of content each category includes, and track how much traffic each category receives.

[Screenshot: categories-main-grid-view]

How to Get Here

Navigate to Admin Panel > Categories

You can also reach this page by clicking Categories in the sidebar menu or from the Dashboard.

Understanding the Page

When you open the Category Management page, you will see several areas.

Statistics Bar

At the top of the page, eight cards show a quick summary of your category data:

Card What It Shows
Total Categories How many categories you have created
Total Galleries The combined number of galleries across all categories
Total Videos The combined number of videos across all categories
TGP Clicks Total gallery click count
TGP True Clicks Verified gallery clicks from actual visitors
Video Clicks Total video view count
Video True Clicks Verified video clicks from actual visitors
Camgirls True Clicks Verified webcam performer clicks from actual visitors
Tip: "True Clicks" represent actual visitor activity and are the most accurate measure of real traffic. Use these numbers when evaluating how well a category is performing.

[Screenshot: categories-stats-dashboard]

Action Bar

Below the statistics, you will find a text field for adding new categories and a button to refresh your statistics.

Content Area

The main area of the page shows all your categories. You can view them in two ways:

  • Card View -- Displays each category as a visual card with its image (or a placeholder icon), name, statistics, and action buttons. Best for browsing.
  • List View -- Displays categories in a compact table with sortable columns. Best for managing many categories at once.

Click the view toggle buttons at the top right of the content area to switch between views.

[Screenshot: categories-card-view]

Common Tasks

How to Add a New Category

  1. Type a name for your new category in the text field in the action bar.
  2. Click Add Category.
  3. A success message confirms the category was created.
  4. Your new category appears in the list with default settings.

 

Tip: Choose clear, descriptive category names that your visitors will easily understand. Short names work best since they display on cards and in navigation menus.

 

How to Edit a Category

  1. Find the category you want to change.
  2. Click the Edit Category button on its card, or click the category name if you are in list view.
  3. The edit page opens with several sections of settings (explained below in Settings and Options).
  4. Make your changes.
  5. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
  6. You are returned to the category list with a confirmation message.

To leave without saving, click Cancel.

How to Upload or Change a Category Image

Category images appear as thumbnails when visitors browse your categories. Adding an image makes your categories more visually appealing.

  1. Find the category you want to add an image to.
  2. Click Add Image (or Change Image if one already exists).
  3. A popup window opens. Choose a JPG, PNG, or GIF image from your computer.
  4. Click Upload and Crop.
  5. The crop tool opens with your image and a pre-selected area highlighted.
  6. Click and drag on the image to adjust which part of the image to use. The selection keeps the correct proportions automatically.
  7. Watch the preview on the right to see how the final image will look.
  8. Click Save Cropped Image when you are happy with the selection.
  9. You are returned to the category list and your new image appears on the category card.

 

Note: You can upload images in JPG, PNG, or GIF format. The system automatically converts all images to JPG for consistent display across your site.

 

[Screenshot: categories-crop-mode]

How to Delete a Category Image

  1. Find the category with the image you want to remove.
  2. Click the Delete Image button (shown in red).
  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
  4. The image is removed and a placeholder icon takes its place.

How to Delete a Category

  1. Find the category you want to remove.
  2. Click the Delete Category button (shown in amber/orange).
  3. Read the confirmation message carefully.
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

 

Warning: Deleting a category does not delete the videos or galleries that were assigned to it. That content stays on your site but loses its category. Consider moving content to another category before deleting.

 

How to Refresh Statistics

Statistics are updated automatically every hour. If you need current numbers right away:

  1. Click the Update Stats button in the action bar.
  2. Wait a moment while the numbers are recalculated.
  3. A success message confirms the update.
  4. All statistics cards refresh with the latest data.

View Modes

This page offers two ways to view your categories:

  • Card View -- Shows each category as a visual card with its image and statistics. Best for browsing and getting a quick overview.
  • List View -- Shows categories in a compact table. Best for managing many categories or comparing statistics side by side.

Click the Cards or Table toggle buttons to switch. Your preference is remembered and restored the next time you visit the page.

Customizing Table Columns (List View Only)

When using list view, you can choose which columns appear and rearrange their order:

  1. Look for the Customize Columns section that appears above the table.
  2. Check or uncheck columns to show or hide them.
  3. Drag columns up or down to change the order they appear in.
  4. Click Apply to save your changes.
  5. Click Reset to Default to restore the original column layout.

 

Note: The Category Name and Actions columns are always visible and cannot be hidden.

 

Available columns: Image, Category Name, Galleries, Videos, Approved, TGP Clicks, TGP True Clicks, Video Clicks, Video True Clicks, Camgirls True Clicks, Thumb Size, Max Galleries, Content Types, Status, Actions

Settings and Options

When you edit a category, the settings are organized into sections. Here is what each setting does.

Basic Settings

Setting What It Does Recommended
Category Name The name visitors see when browsing categories on your site Use clear, short, descriptive names
Thumbnail Width The width (in pixels) of thumbnails generated for content in this category Leave at the default unless you have a specific design need
Thumbnail Height The height (in pixels) of thumbnails generated for content in this category Leave at the default unless you have a specific design need
Max Galleries Limits how many galleries this category can hold. Set to 0 for no limit Leave at 0 unless you want to cap a category

Content Types

These checkboxes control what types of content this category supports. If you uncheck a content type, this category will not appear as an option for that type of content on your site.

Setting What It Does
Gallery Support Allow photo galleries to be assigned to this category
Video Support Allow videos to be assigned to this category
Webcams Support Allow webcam performers to be listed under this category
Tip: Most categories should have both Gallery Support and Video Support enabled. Only enable Webcams Support if you use the live webcam features.

Traffic Settings

These settings control how content is rotated and tracked within the category.

Setting What It Does
Click Period (hours) The time window used for tracking clicks on content in this category
Hold Period (hours) How long content stays in its current position before being rotated
Immune Exempts this category from certain automatic traffic rules
Spin Enables automatic content rotation within the category
Hide Hides this category from your public site. Visitors will not see it
Warning: If you check Hide, this category and all its content will disappear from your public site. Your content is not deleted, just hidden from visitors.

Submission Settings

These settings control how content submissions work for this category.

Setting What It Does
Max Submits The maximum number of content submissions allowed per contributor
Locked Prevents any new content from being submitted to this category
Hosted Marks this as a hosted content category
No Trade Excludes this category from trade programs

Advanced Settings

Setting What It Does
Subcategory Links this category as a child of another category for hierarchical browsing
Alternate An alternative name or alias for this category
Keywords SEO keywords that help search engines understand what this category is about (up to 250 characters)
Overlay Path to a watermark image applied to thumbnails in this category
Default Overlay On Automatically applies the overlay watermark to content in this category
Censor Thumbnail Enables thumbnail censoring for content in this category
Keep Best Retains the highest-quality version of content in this category
Tip: Adding relevant Keywords to each category helps search engines find your site. Use terms your visitors are likely to search for.

Skim Settings (Reserved for Future Use)

This section contains settings that are currently read-only and reserved for a future update. You do not need to change anything here.

How Categories Affect Your Public Site

The settings you configure here directly control what visitors see:

  • Category names and images appear on your site's category browsing pages, giving visitors a visual way to explore your content.
  • Hidden categories are completely invisible to visitors. Use this to temporarily remove a category without deleting it.
  • Content type toggles determine whether a category shows up in video browsing, gallery browsing, or webcam sections. If you disable Video Support for a category, it will not appear in video filters.
  • Locked categories still display their existing content but do not accept new submissions.
  • Keywords improve your site's search engine visibility for each category.

Tips for New Users

 

Tip:
  • Start with a small number of well-defined categories. You can always add more later.
  • Upload images for all your categories. Categories with images look much more professional and are more inviting to visitors.
  • Use the True Clicks statistics to understand which categories get the most real visitor attention.
  • Review your categories periodically. Remove or hide empty categories that clutter your site.
  • Before deleting a category, reassign its content to another category so nothing goes missing on your site.

 

Troubleshooting

Category image does not appear after uploading

What you see: You uploaded and cropped an image, but the category still shows a placeholder icon.

How to fix it:

  1. Try refreshing the page in your browser.
  2. Clear your browser cache and reload.
  3. Try uploading the image again. Make sure you complete the crop step and click Save Cropped Image.
  4. If the problem continues, contact your system administrator.

 

"Please select a crop area first" message

What you see: When you try to save a cropped image, a popup message tells you to select a crop area first.

How to fix it:

  1. Click and drag on the image to draw a selection box around the area you want to use.
  2. A selection should appear automatically when the crop tool opens. If it did not, simply click and drag to create one.
  3. Once you see the green selection box on the image and a preview on the right, click Save Cropped Image.

 

Statistics are not updating

What you see: The numbers in the statistics cards seem outdated or incorrect.

How to fix it:

  1. Click the Update Stats button in the action bar to force a refresh.
  2. Wait a few seconds for the recalculation to finish.
  3. The statistics should update with current data.

 

 

Note: Statistics are cached and refresh automatically every hour. If you just added new content, click Update Stats to see the latest numbers right away.

 

Category not appearing on the public site

What you see: You created a category but visitors cannot find it on your site.

How to fix it:

  1. Go to Admin Panel > Categories and click Edit Category on the missing category.
  2. Make sure the Hide checkbox is unchecked.
  3. Make sure at least one content type is enabled (Gallery Support, Video Support, or Webcams Support).
  4. Check that the category has content assigned to it. Empty categories may not display on some pages.
  5. Click Save Changes after making any adjustments.

 

Changes are not saving (Demo Mode)

What you see: You try to add, edit, or delete a category but nothing happens. An orange banner may appear at the top of the page.

How to fix it:
The orange banner means your site is running in demonstration mode, which prevents any changes. Contact your system administrator to disable demo mode so you can make changes.

Page When to Use It
Gallery Administration To manage the photo galleries that belong to your categories
Video Administration To manage the videos that belong to your categories
Model Administration To manage the models and performers associated with your content

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