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titleThis Article Is For:
  • All users who have the 'Manage Feature Rotator' permission
  • All users who have access to one of the following: Pages, Blogs, Contests or Sidebars
  • This is applicable to: All Themes


Tip
titleBest Practices:
  • Images that have been added to the media library via the Stock Image tool should not be used in the feature rotator
  • For best display all of the feature images in the rotator should be the same size as the rotator
  • For best experience, all or none of the features in the rotator should contain a URL to avoid confusing users
  • When using multiple rotators in the same page, each rotator should be dedicated to a specific type of content or purpose for clarity
  • When using multiple rotators in the same page, the rotators should not be placed within the same visible area to avoid distracting or confusing user


Note
titleSizing Restrictions:
  • The Feature Rotator's default size is: Height: 450px by Width: 800px
  • For Hero 1.0 Theme:
    • No Side Bar: Max Image Width is 1060px
    • With Side Bar: Max Image Width is 1060px minus your sidebar width
  • For SoCast 2.0 Theme:
    • No Side Bar: Max Image Width is 1080px
    • With Side Bar: Max Image Width is 1080px minus your sidebar width

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Step-By-Step Guide: Select A Feature Type

For live examples of Feature Rotators with each of the options below, please see: http://d1698.cms.socastsrm.com/feature-rotator-examples

  1. Add From Media Library: This option allows you to select an image from your computer or from the media library. Once an Image is uploaded, fill in the rest of your feature rotator’s fields.
  2. Add Blog Post Feature: This option allows you to select a published blog from your station/website. Blogs in draft mode, scheduled blogs, or syndicated blogs are not included in this list, and cannot be added to the rotator.  Fill in the rest of your feature rotator’s fields.
  3. Add Contest Feature: This option allows you to select a published contest from your station/website, this includes published contests that are scheduled to start at a future date.  Contests in draft mode, or syndicated Contests are not included in this list, and cannot be added to the rotator. 
  4. Add Event Feature: This option allows you to select a published event from your station/website, this includes events that are scheduled to start at a future date and events that have already passed.  Events in draft mode, or syndicated events are not included in this list, and cannot be added to the rotator. 

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