Widgets serve as customisable elements on the discover streams, allowing you to personalise homepages for your people. They are interactive tiles embedded within the discovery stream and designed to showcase different types of content in various formats, enhancing the user experience.
All widgets are created and managed within Control > Behaviour > Stream.
Available widgets
Add widgets to the discovery stream. You can choose from the various formats listed below. Using mixed widget types keeps your users engaged and surprised.
Different types of widgets
Spotlighted activity | Highlights one selected activity |
Spotlighted journey | Highlights one selected journey |
Spotlighted programme | Highlights one selected programme |
Activities | Shows a collection of activities |
Journeys | Shows a collection of journeys |
Programmes | Shows a collection of programmes |
Sessions | Shows scheduled sessions |
Mood survey | Displays a survey in the stream |
Magic wall | Shows a wall of content in a more visual style. For example, showing facts every time a user goes to the home page. |
Best practices for widget use
Variety and engagement: Mixing different types of widgets can keep the Discovery stream fresh and engaging. It prevents content from becoming monotonous and maintains user interest.
Strategic placement: Consider the placement and order of widgets. Prioritise important or timely content at the top or in prominent positions.
Regular updates: Keep the content within widgets updated to ensure relevancy and to encourage repeated user visits.