Creating Scheduled Content
Showing scheduled content on your production site
Creating scheduled content here makes it available in the VXE. To display it to visitors, also set up the Next.js Integration.
When creating scheduled content you can either choose to publish it now or save it as a draft to publish later.
Steps
- On the Sidebar Menu, select Scheduled Content
- Select ADD NEW SCHEDULED CONTENT
- Fill the details on the form
- You will be required to either:
- Add an image by uploading an image, selecting from Library, or adding an image URL
- Make code for the scheduled content
- Use a template for responsive, customizable scheduled content creation
- On completion of filling the above, if you would wish to preview the scheduled content you can click the Preview button, else you can proceed to the next step.
- Click on either PUBLISH or Save as Draft to either publish the scheduled content or save as draft respectively.
Form Values
| Name | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Content Name | String | New Arrival | The title of the scheduled content that you would wish to display on the website. |
| Devices | Array | [Desktop, Tablet, Mobile] | Select the device type(s) from the list that you would like to display the scheduled content on. |
| Location | String | /home, /shop, PDP, PLP | Location refers to the page URL or path where the scheduled content will be displayed. |
| Web Slot ID | String | home-slot-1 | Slot identifier that must match a <SlotPlaceholder slotId="..."> in your Next.js site. |
| Targeted customer group | Array | [Everyone, Registered, Unregistered] | If you have set up Targeted customer groups, select which ones to display the scheduled content to. |
| Alternate Text | String | Kids Wear | Extra text that will be displayed on your scheduled content (optional). |
| Campaign ID | String | 71524 | Campaign ID that will be integrated with the scheduled content (optional). |
| URL/URI | URL | http://www.example.com | Enter a website URL to use when the scheduled content is selected to redirect the user (optional). |
| Variation ID | String | 71524 | Enter your campaign variation ID (optional). |
| Code | HTML / React Code | You can create custom code that will be used to display the scheduled content or you may use a template from Scheduled Content Templates. | |
| Video | .mp4, .wmv, .mov, .qt | productVideo.mp4 | You may upload a video to be used as the scheduled content display. |
| Image | .jpg , .jpeg , .png, .gif | productImage.jpeg | You may upload an image to be used as the scheduled content display. |
| Schedule | Object | Online from: 20/09/2021 Online to: 27/09/2021 Slot: 1 | The schedule refers to the duration in which the scheduled content will be displayed. If the scheduled content is to be displayed in different frequencies you may create multiple schedules with different time durations. See Basic Scheduling. |
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When displaying scheduled content you may choose either to use a template, code, image, or video.
Using Scheduled Content Templates
Scheduled content templates provide a powerful way to create responsive, customizable scheduled content without writing code:
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Select a Template:
- Choose Use a template when creating new scheduled content
- Browse available templates by category
- Preview template examples
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Configure Variables:
- Fill in template variables (text, colors, images, etc.)
- Each variable includes helpful descriptions
- See live preview as you make changes
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Responsive Preview:
- Templates automatically adapt to different screen sizes
- Preview on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- No additional configuration needed
Learn more about Scheduled Content Templates.