This guide shows you how to configure and manage how announcements appear in the Userorbit widget for your end-users.
Before You Begin
- Access to the Userorbit Admin Panel.
- Ensure the Announcements feature is enabled for your project.
Steps
- Enable the Announcements Module in Widget Settings — Navigate to your Userorbit Admin Panel, go to "Widget Settings," and ensure the "Announcements" module is toggled ON to make it visible in your end-user widget.
- Understand the End-User Announcement Feed — The widget displays announcements as a chronological list, with newer announcements appearing at the top. Users will see an "Unread" badge next to any announcement they haven't viewed yet.
- Configure Notification Badges for New Announcements — Users are notified of new announcements through a notification badge on the widget icon. You can typically configure the conditions for when this badge appears (e.g., for all new announcements, or only for critical updates) within the Announcements settings.
- Manage User Interactions with Announcements — Within the individual announcement creation or edit screen, you can enable or disable user interactions such as "Reactions" (likes, hearts) and "Comments." Configure these based on your communication strategy.
- Customize Widget Feed Content — Determine which announcements are displayed in the widget feed. You can choose to show "All Announcements" or filter the feed to display announcements from "Specific Collections" only, allowing you to tailor content relevance for different user segments.
Verify It Worked
Log in as an end-user or preview your application with the Userorbit widget enabled to confirm that announcements appear as configured, notification badges are functioning, and user interaction options are correctly applied.