How Do I Use the Broadcast History Element in SoCast?

How Do I Use the Broadcast History Element in SoCast?

How Do I Use the Broadcast History Element in SoCast?

Who Is This For?

  • All users with access to pages, blogs, contests, and sidebars
  • Applicable to all themes

Features

  • Displays high-quality iTunes thumbnail images
  • Listeners can filter by date or timestamp

Tips

  • The Broadcast History element must be displayed in either full (1/1) or half (1/2) width.
  • Artist and song names use the "Default Text Color" on pages and "Side Bar Text Color" in sidebars.
  • The Broadcast History widget only displays updated information when the page is refreshed. It does not update automatically on static pages.
  • If you syndicate a page or blog with the Broadcast History element, it will display the syndicated website's song information (not the information from the original website).

Step-by-Step Guide

Add the Broadcast History element to a page, blog post, contest, or sidebar using the drag-and-drop editor. Then configure the following settings:

  1. Widget Name: The name that appears in the drag-and-drop editor. It does not display on your website.
  2. Display Title: Choose whether to show the title by selecting Yes or No from the dropdown.
  3. Display Date Dropdown: Choose whether to show the date dropdown by selecting Yes or No.
  4. Items to Display: Set how many songs to display. Use a multiple of 5, up to a maximum of 50.
  5. Allow Multiple Pages: Select Yes to enable pagination if there are more items than your display limit; otherwise, select No.
  6. Save: Click Save to apply your changes.

Examples

Broadcast History Example 1

Broadcast History Example 2

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