Banner Module (May 2024)

Banner

Summary: This video explains how to use the Banner Module to create visually engaging, clickable image slideshows on your intranet pages. The module allows you to upload or design images, add overlay text or buttons, and link slides to internal or external content. With customizable transitions, scheduling options, and content formatting, it's a powerful tool for highlighting key updates, announcements, or resources in an attractive and interactive format.

Features and Benefits:

Multiple Image Upload Options: Upload images from your computer, browse previously uploaded files, or design directly in Canva. AI-enhanced image optimization ensures high quality.

Image Cropping and Sizing Guidance: Built-in crop tool with recommended dimensions (3000x800 px or 3.75:1 ratio) ensures professional layout and responsive design.

Link Integration: Each image can link to internal pages, external websites, or files. Links can be set to open in a new browser window for user convenience.

Scheduled Display: Optional publish period settings let you define when slides appear and automatically expire—perfect for time-sensitive content like events or promotions.

Text and Button Overlays: Add styled text and interactive buttons over images for calls to action, form links, or important information. Includes font, color, alignment, and size controls.

Customizable Transitions: Choose from seven animated transition effects (e.g., fade, cube, flip) to create a dynamic visual experience. Set timing, enable autoplay progress, and display navigation arrows or pagination dots.

Slide Order and Management: Drag and drop to reorder slides. Use edit, delete, or settings icons to make changes or fine-tune each slide individually.

Content Preview and Undo: See live previews as you build. Use undo/redo options to quickly correct changes before saving.

Responsiveness: Banners automatically scale, and you can fine-tune height settings to fit within specific row layouts.

Audience Engagement: Visually highlight featured content and guide users to key actions or information with minimal clicks.

The Banner Module is ideal for announcements, seasonal campaigns, HR updates, or linking to resources—bringing both functionality and design flexibility to your intranet homepage or landing pages.