This guide shows you how to streamline your announcement management in Userorbit by utilizing collections for better organization and filtering.
Before You Begin
- You need administrator or editor access to the Userorbit Admin Panel.
- You should have existing announcements or be ready to create new ones.
Steps
- Create a New Collection — Navigate to the "Announcements" section in your Userorbit Admin Panel. Look for a "Collections" or "Categories" management area (usually a sidebar or tab). Click on "Create New Collection" or a similar button. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "New Features," "Bug Fixes"), an optional description, and choose a color to visually distinguish it. Save the new collection.
- Edit Collection Details — From the Collections management area, select the collection you wish to modify. You can then update its name, description, or color. Ensure all changes are saved.
- Reorder Collections — In the Collections management interface, you will typically find drag-and-drop handles or reordering buttons next to each collection. Use these to arrange your collections in a logical order, which will often reflect how they appear to users. Save the new order.
- Move Announcements Between Collections — Open an existing announcement for editing, or create a new one. Within the announcement editor, locate the "Collection" or "Category" field. Select the appropriate collection from the dropdown menu. Save the announcement to apply the change.
- Filter the Public Changelog — Once announcements are assigned to collections, your public changelog (if enabled) will automatically display these collections as filters. Users can then easily browse announcements by category, improving their experience.
- Apply Best Practices for Categorization — Consider using standard categories like 'New Features' for major updates, 'Improvements' for enhancements to existing features, 'Bug Fixes' for addressing issues, and a general 'Announcements' for broader news. Keep collection names clear, concise, and intuitive for your users.
Verify It Worked
Navigate back to the "Announcements" list to confirm that your announcements are now correctly assigned to their respective collections. Check the order of your collections in the management area. If you have a public changelog, visit it to ensure the collection filters are displayed and function as expected.