How Do I Set Up My Mobile App Navigation in SoCast?

How Do I Set Up My Mobile App Navigation in SoCast?

How Do I Set Up My Mobile App Navigation in SoCast?

Use the Mobile App Menu in your SoCast CMS to create, organize, and publish navigation items for your station’s mobile app.

Who Is This Article For?

  • All users with Manage Mobile App permissions
  • Applicable to both single-tenant and multi-tenant apps

Requirements

  • Your station or brand must have purchased the SoCast Mobile App package.
  • You must have the necessary permissions assigned by your SoCast Account Manager.

Features

  • Drag and drop menu items to set the order in which they appear in the app.

Tips

  • The following items are automatically added and cannot be moved or deleted: Settings, Login, Signup, Logout, and Alarm Clock.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Go to Mobile App in the CMS.
  2. Select Mobile App Menu.
  3. Under Mobile App Menu, click Add Menu Item.
  4. Configure how the menu item appears in the mobile app:
    • Name: Enter the name of the menu item.

      Menu Item Name Example

    • Icon: Choose from the available icons to display next to the menu item.

      Menu Item Icon Example

  5. Select and configure the content that the menu item links to. You can link to a page, contest, external URL, or media file:
    • Content Type: Choose from Page, Contest, URL, or Media File.

      Content Type Example

    • Page: Search for and select the page you want to appear by clicking "Add New Page."

      Add New Page Example

    • Contest: Search for and select the contest page by clicking "Add New Contest."

      Add New Contest Example

    • URL: Paste the link you want users to be redirected to.

      Add URL Example

    • Media File: Select or upload a media file (e.g., PDF, presentation, image, video, etc.).

      Add Media File Example

  6. Set the schedule for when the menu item should be published or expired. Leave these fields blank to publish immediately and never expire.

    Schedule Example

  7. Click Save to apply your changes.

Additional Notes

  • All website content is displayed using your site’s original styles when viewed in the mobile app.
  • It may take up to 10 minutes for saved updates to appear in the app.

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