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Content Scheduling

Schedule Creation​

Setting Up a Basic Schedule​

  1. Access Form
  • Navigate to the Scheduled Content section in the Visual Experience Engine.
    • Create new scheduled content.
    • Or click Edit on an existing banner.
  1. Set Schedule Details

  • Scroll to the Schedule Settings section.

  • Click on "Add New Schedule" to create a new schedule entry.

    • Start Date:

      • Select the start date and time when the banner should begin displaying.
      • Use the date picker to choose the exact date and time.
      • All times are based on your local timezone.

    • End Date:

      • Select the end date and time when the banner should stop displaying.
      • Ensure that the end date is after the start date.
      • Leave blank for indefinite campaigns (if supported by your configuration).

    • Slot:

      • Select the slot number where the banner will appear.

Schedule Rules and Validation​

  • Mandatory Fields:

    • Start Date, End Date, and Slot are required fields.
    • You must have at least one schedule per banner to publish.

  • Validation System:

    • The system enforces that the end date must be after the start date.
    • If you attempt to save a schedule with errors, validation messages will appear.
    • All scheduling conflicts are flagged before publishing.

Schedule Management​

Editing Schedules​

  1. Modify an Existing Schedule

    • Within the Scheduling section, locate the schedule you want to edit.
    • Change the Start Date, End Date, or Slot fields as necessary.

  2. Save Changes

    • After editing, click Save to apply your changes.
    • Ensure that you save changes after editing each schedule.

Deleting Schedules​

  • Click the "Delete" link next to a schedule to remove it.
  • Confirm the deletion if prompted.
  • The system ensures at least one schedule remains per banner.

Multiple Schedules​

You can add multiple schedules to a single banner to display it at different times or in different slots. For details on managing multiple schedules and creating complex scheduling patterns, see Advanced Scheduling.

Best Practices​

  • Consistent Slot Usage:

    • Keep track of which banners are assigned to each slot.
    • Use descriptive slot IDs that match your website's HTML for easier management.

  • Avoid Overlapping Schedules:

    • Ensure that multiple banners assigned to the same slot do not have overlapping schedules.
    • This prevents conflicts where multiple banners might try to display simultaneously.
    • For detailed conflict resolution strategies, see Advanced Scheduling.

Scheduling Template Banners​

When working with banner templates, consider these additional scheduling considerations:

Template-Specific Scheduling​

  • Responsive Design: Template banners automatically adapt to different devices, so ensure your device selection matches your target audience
  • Variable Updates: Schedule template variable updates to coincide with campaign changes or seasonal updates
  • Performance Optimization: Template banners are optimized for fast loading, making them ideal for high-traffic time periods

Template Scheduling Best Practices​

  • Consistent Timing: Use templates to maintain consistent banner scheduling across multiple campaigns
  • Variable Scheduling: Consider scheduling different variable configurations for different time periods
  • Template Rotation: Rotate between different templates while maintaining consistent scheduling patterns

Template vs. Custom Banners​

  • Templates: Faster to create and schedule, consistent responsive behavior
  • Custom Banners: More flexibility but require additional testing and scheduling considerations

Learn more about Banner Templates and their scheduling capabilities.