This article will show you how to create a new notification using CivicRec's Notifications system. This feature allows you to display a message of your choosing across your organization's public Catalog and check-out pages (Prompts, Waivers, etc.). Notifications are typically used to announce general information, alerts, and urgent notices.

Instructions

1. Navigate to Communicate > Notifications
   
2. Select Create Notification
   
3. 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
4. Select Save New Notification