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Read-only/Announcement Channel and Notification Enhancements for communities

Read-only/Announcement Channel and Notification Enhancements for communities

April 03, 20251 min read

Overview:

We are excited to introduce the Announcement Channel feature in communities! This feature allows community admins and owners to create a dedicated channel for sharing critical updates, ensuring important information is communicated effectively without being lost in general discussions.

Key Features

  1. Dedicated Announcement Channel

  • Admins can now create an "Announcement Channel" within their community.

  • Only owner/ admins can post and comment to this channel

  • The channel is designed specifically for official updates and important information.

  • Pinned Posts: Admins can pin key announcements at the top of the channel for better visibility.

  • All read-only/ announcement channels can be converted back to normal channel wherein group members can again be allowed to post.

  • Announcement Channels can be either public or private channels, allowing admins to control visibility and access.

  1. Role-Based Access Control

  • Only community admins and owners can post in the Announcement Channel.

  • Regular members have read-only access to view important updates but cannot post or edit content.

How to Use

  • Creating an Announcement Channel

  • Navigate to Channel Management Settings.

  • Select the option to create a new Announcement Channel or enable it for an existing channel.

  • The channel is labeled and configured as an Announcement Channel.

  • Posting in the Announcement Channel

  • Only admins can post updates.

  • Regular members will see a read-only interface.

Business Value

  • Improves communication efficiency by centralizing critical updates.

  • Increases visibility & engagement with important announcements.

  • Enhances platform value by providing a structured communication tool for community admins.

Notification Enhancement:

  • Added notification for level upgrade (InApp and Push).

  • Added notification for level based unlock course (Inapp, Email and Push).

  • Added notification for time based unlock course (Inapp, Email and Push).

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Read-only/Announcement Channel and Notification Enhancements for communities

Read-only/Announcement Channel and Notification Enhancements for communities

April 03, 20251 min read

Overview:

We are excited to introduce the Announcement Channel feature in communities! This feature allows community admins and owners to create a dedicated channel for sharing critical updates, ensuring important information is communicated effectively without being lost in general discussions.

Key Features

  1. Dedicated Announcement Channel

  • Admins can now create an "Announcement Channel" within their community.

  • Only owner/ admins can post and comment to this channel

  • The channel is designed specifically for official updates and important information.

  • Pinned Posts: Admins can pin key announcements at the top of the channel for better visibility.

  • All read-only/ announcement channels can be converted back to normal channel wherein group members can again be allowed to post.

  • Announcement Channels can be either public or private channels, allowing admins to control visibility and access.

  1. Role-Based Access Control

  • Only community admins and owners can post in the Announcement Channel.

  • Regular members have read-only access to view important updates but cannot post or edit content.

How to Use

  • Creating an Announcement Channel

  • Navigate to Channel Management Settings.

  • Select the option to create a new Announcement Channel or enable it for an existing channel.

  • The channel is labeled and configured as an Announcement Channel.

  • Posting in the Announcement Channel

  • Only admins can post updates.

  • Regular members will see a read-only interface.

Business Value

  • Improves communication efficiency by centralizing critical updates.

  • Increases visibility & engagement with important announcements.

  • Enhances platform value by providing a structured communication tool for community admins.

Notification Enhancement:

  • Added notification for level upgrade (InApp and Push).

  • Added notification for level based unlock course (Inapp, Email and Push).

  • Added notification for time based unlock course (Inapp, Email and Push).

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Read-only/Announcement Channel and Notification Enhancements for communitiesCommumities
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