Adding and Configuring Event App Link Button for an Email Template
Overview
The Event App Name Button in the Email Builder allows users to add a clickable button within an email campaign that redirects participants to a selected Event App. This component improves accessibility and engagement by guiding users directly to the event application. Users can configure properties such as ID, Title, Section Version Type, URL, Target behavior, and select the Event App Name. The button text can also be customized using styling and formatting options. Participants can validate the functionality and appearance of the button in the final email content.
Step-by-Step Approach
1. Add the Event App Name Button
- On the Event Dashboard, go to the Content module.
- Click on Email Campaigns.
- Select an existing campaign or create a new one.
- Go to the Design tab and click the Edit Template button.
- Locate the Event App Name Button component from the available elements.
- Drag and drop the component into the desired section of the email layout.
2. Configure Button Properties
- Click on the Event App Name Button to open its settings panel.
- Enter or edit the following:
- ID: Assign a unique identifier.
- Title: Provide a meaningful title.
- Section Version Type: Select the appropriate version type from the dropdown.
3. Configure Button Settings
- Enter or edit:
- Button Title: Define the display text of the button.
- URL: Enter the Event App link (with or without HTTPS).
- Select:
- Event App Name: Choose the desired Event App from the dropdown.
- Target: Select how the link opens (e.g., same tab or new tab).
4. Customize Button Text
- Click on the button within the Email Builder.
- Rename or edit the button text directly.
- Apply available styling and formatting options such as:
- Font size and style
- Text alignment
- Bold, italic, underline
- Color adjustments
5. Reposition the Event App Name Button
- Click and drag the Event App Name Button.
- Move it to the desired location within the email layout.
6. Remove the Event App Name Button
- Select the Event App Name Button.
- Click on Delete/Remove.
- Confirm the action to remove it from the email template.
7. Validate Event App Name Button (Participant View)
- Open or preview the email as a participant.
- Verify that the button is visible.
- Ensure:
- The button text is displayed correctly.
- Clicking the button redirects to the correct Event App.
- The selected Event App Name is applied correctly.
- The selected target behavior (same tab/new tab) works as expected.
- Styling and formatting are applied correctly.
- The button is properly aligned within the email layout.
Result:
You can successfully add, configure, and validate the Event App Name Button within an email campaign, ensuring seamless navigation to the Event App and improved participant engagement.