This article will show you how to create a new notification using the Notifications Admin system. This feature allows you to display your chosen message across your organization's public Catalog and check-out pages (such as Prompts and Waivers). Notifications are typically used to announce general information, alerts, and urgent notices.
Instructions
Navigate to Communicate and select Notifications
Select Create Notification
Fill in fields
Title (required): Title that will display on your notification
Message: Body text of your notification
Link Text: Name, or title, a link
Link URL: Enter a link URL, if you want to use a link
Post Date: Date and time the notification will begin to display
Expiration Date: Date and time the notification will stop appearing
Type (required): Type of notification you want to post (typically Announcements)
Public Visibility: Check to allow public users to see this notification
Note:
This option is only available if you select the Announcement type.
Notification Style: Select if this is information, good news, an alert, or bad news
Note:
This option is only available if you select the Announcement type.
Info: Use for general information
Example: Don't forget spring registration starts soon!
Good: For positive updates
Example: Eisenhower Recreation Center is now open!
Alert: Use for important alerts and updates
Example: Eisenhower Recreation Center will open in 5 days as we continue to make repairs from a pipe leak.
Bad: Urgent and important notifications such as closings
Example: Recreation Center will be closed until further notice due to a water pipe breaking.
Internal Visibility: Check to display notifications for internal staff
Select Save New Notification
