How to create a SmartFeed?

Follow the steps below to create and publish a SmartFeed in SmartWinnr.

  • Log in to the SmartWinnr Admin Portal.
  • Navigate to EDITOR > LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE > SmartFeeds > View All SmartFeeds.

It will open the following page:

"My SmartFeed" tab: Shows the list of SmartFeeds that are created by you. "Other SmartFeed" tab: Shows the list of SmartFeeds created by other editors to which you have access permission.

In order to create a new SmartFeed, click on the 'Add New SmartFeed' button on the top right-hand corner of the page.

You will see the 'Create SmartFeed' screen:

Content-Type

SmartWinnr allows you to create SmartFeeds with various types of content like images, videos, audios, PDF, and Powerpoint presentations. 

  • If you would like to create SmartFeeds with plain text, images, audios, PDF, or reference to any external links, you can choose the content type as 'SmartFeed'.

  • If you would like to send a Powerpoint presentation as a SmartFeed, you can choose the content type as 'Presentation'.

Choose Language

You can choose the language in which you want to send the SmartFeed, by clicking on the ‘ Change Language’ button on the right. English is chosen as the predefined language.

You will see this list of languages only if different languages have been enabled in your organization. If you would like to send SmartFeeds in different languages, please contact your system administrator or write to support@smartwinnr.com

SmartFeed Title

You can choose a title for the SmartFeed you are sending. This will be visible to the recipients. 

Ideally, this title should sum up what the SmartFeed is about

Add the title under the SmartFeed Title section. 

Send Simple Text

If the content is a simple message that you want to send, start by writing the text in the box below.

Send Videos

You can also send videos of products, product demonstrations, customer feedback, customer stories, and more in SmartFeed.
Following is how a SmartFeed with videos appears in the SmartWinnr app:

Send Pictures

If you would like to add an image to your SmartFeed, learn how to add an image to your SmartFeed.
Following is how a SmartFeed with an image appears in the SmartWinnr app.

Send Reference Links

If you would like to add any reference to an external link in your SmartFeed, learn how to add an external link reference in your SmartFeed.

Following is how a SmartFeed with an external link appears in the SmartWinnr app.

Send Audios

If you would like to add an audio file to your SmartFeed, learn how to add audio to your SmartFeed.
Following is how a SmartFeed with audio appears in the SmartWinnr app. Click on the play button to listen to the audio file.

Send PDF Documents

If you would like to add a PDF file to your SmartFeed, learn how to add a PDF to your SmartFeed.

Following is how a SmartFeed with PDF file appears in the SmartWinnr app. 

Click on the PDF file open the PDF.

This will open the PDF file attached to the SmartFeed as follows.

Send Powerpoint Presentations

You can also add a Powerpoint presentation to your SmartFeed. Learn how to add a PowerPoint presentation to your SmartFeed.

Settings

In the Settings section, you can configure when and how a SmartFeed is delivered and shared.

  • Send Now: Publishes the SmartFeed immediately.

    Schedule: Allows you to schedule the SmartFeed for a later date and time.

    Expiration:

    • Never: Keeps the SmartFeed available indefinitely.
    • Set Expiry Date: Makes the SmartFeed unavailable after the selected date.
  • Enable Share: Allows recipients to share the SmartFeed via WhatsApp or email.

These options help you control the timing, visibility, and reach of your SmartFeeds effectively.

  • Show Video Progress Slider-The Show Video Progress Slider setting in SmartFeed allows users to view and track their progress while watching a video.

When this setting is enabled, a progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the video, allowing users to see how much of the video has been watched and how much remains. This makes it easier for users to track their progress and enhances the overall viewing experience.

Maximum File Size Limits for SmartFeed

In SmartFeed, there are default size limits for media uploads to ensure optimal performance and faster loading. The maximum allowed file size for video uploads is 250 MB, while the maximum allowed file size for image uploads is 2 MB. Users are advised to ensure that their media files comply with these limits before uploading to avoid any upload or processing issues.

Select Categories

Categorize your SmartFeed using the categories that are predefined for your business unit. Select the appropriate categories, then click Save New SmartFeed to complete the creation process.