This guide will show you how to use the ANNOUNCEMENTS tool to post announcements to your Office Staff and Sales User’s dashboard page’s news feed. Announcements can have a start and end date and an image shown as a banner.
Steps to Add an Announcement
Log in to PulsePoint and select the Administrator tab.
In the Admin area, select the Company tab, then select Announcements, and then select Create.
Enter the title of the news announcement in the Title field.
Enter the information you want to post in the Announcement text box.
To schedule the announcement for a future date, select the Calendar button with the Start Date field and select the desired date.
To set an end date for the announcement, select the Calendar button with the End Date field and select the desired date.
To add a banner image, select Choose File, locate the image file, select it, and then select OPEN. The recommended banner size is 600 pixels wide by 230 pixels high.
(Optional) If there is a webpage with more information about the announcement, enter the URL in the URL field.
Select Save to publish the announcement.
FAQs about PulsePoint Company Announcements
1. What is the purpose of the ANNOUNCEMENTS tool in PulsePoint?
The ANNOUNCEMENTS tool allows administrators to post announcements that will be displayed on the dashboard news feed for both office staff and sales users. This provides a centralized location for sharing important information and updates.
2. How do I create an announcement in PulsePoint?
Log in to PulsePoint and navigate to the Administrator tab.
Select the Company tab, followed by Announcements, and then click Create.
Enter the title of the announcement in the Title field.
Provide the announcement details in the Announcement text box.
(Optional) Set a start date for the announcement using the Start Date calendar button.
(Optional) Set an end date for the announcement using the End Date calendar button.
(Optional) Add a banner image by clicking Choose File, selecting the image, and clicking OPEN.
(Optional) Include a relevant URL in the URL field.
Click Save to publish the announcement.
3. What is the recommended image size for announcement banners?
The recommended size for banner images is 600 pixels in width by 230 pixels in height.
4. Can I schedule announcements to be published at a later date?
Yes, you can schedule announcements by setting a future start date using the Start Date calendar button.
5. Can I set an expiration date for announcements?
Yes, you can set an end date for announcements using the End Date calendar button. The announcement will automatically be removed from the news feed on the specified date.
6. What is the purpose of the URL field?
The URL field allows you to link the announcement to a relevant web page that provides more information or context.
7. Who can access the announcements?
Announcements posted using the ANNOUNCEMENTS tool are visible to both office staff and sales users within your PulsePoint organization.
8. Who do I contact for assistance with the ANNOUNCEMENTS tool?
If you need assistance, you can reach out to PulsePoint support by phone at 877-844-0032 or by email at support@fidano.com.