Channel Ideas
With this increased flexibility, you may not know where to start. Here is a list of a few types of content that can benefit from a Channel:
- Overarching topics, like Sustainability
- Festivals
- Seasons
- Regions/Neighborhoods
- Conferences
- Colleges or Schools
- Holidays
- Tours
- Festivals
- Organizations
- Semesters or an Academic Calendar
- Athletics
Adding Channels
From your Admin Dashboard, navigate to Content > Channels > Select + Add Channel.
Settings
Field |
Details |
Copy Layout From |
You can create your Channel using your homepage or another Channel as a base for the layout. You also have the option to start with a blank layout. |
Page Title |
This will appear in the browser tab. |
Header Text |
This will appear at the top of the page (This Summer’s Hottest Events). |
Custom URL |
This is the URL suffix for your Channel (ex. yourcustomdomain.com/summer_events). |
Visibility |
Your options are:
- Visible: Seen by all users, default setting.
- Hidden: Only those with the link will be able to see the Channel.
- Disabled: Only visible to Channel Admins via the Admin Dashboard.
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Cover Photo |
Localist automatically detects if the image is light or dark, which controls whether the header text appears as black or white.
- Desktop Default: 1140 pixels wide x 200 pixels tall
- Smartphones Default: 420 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall
- File size: Cover Photos load fastest if they are an sRGB JPG file at least 1140 pixels wide and 200 pixels tall and less than 100 kilobytes. For profile pictures and cover photos with your logo or text, you may get a better result by using a PNG file.
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Lock Navigation to Channel |
By default, navigation is locked, which means selecting All Events, Filters, or Mini Cal dates will update the Channel. If unchecked, these links will take the user out of the Channel and to the results pages containing all events. |
Custom CSS |
This is open to all standard CSS for display changes, such as size and color tweaks. |
Emphasis Exclusive
A more prominent display is now available for Channel cover photos. Channel Admins also have the option to add a bold, solid background in the color of their choice.
Want access to the feature? Learn more about upgrading here!

Channel Layout
After saving your new Channel, you’ll automatically be redirected to the Channel Layout page. In the future, you can access this page by selecting the Edit Layout button for the Channel you wish to edit on the Channels page.
Channel Components
To re-order the components, just simply click and drag in the order you prefer. To add a new one, click Add Component. All components have a corresponding Container CSS Classes field that allows you to designate a specific class for targeting. For example, if you enter xyzsubmitbutton then you can target .xyzsubmitbutton {background-color: red; } and only have the rule apply to the submit button on that specific Channel.
The available components are listed below:
Component |
Details |
Add Event Block |
The default Share Events and Widget Builder box. |
App Store Button |
Allows you to link directly to any apps you have in the App Store. |
Calendar Nav |
The Mini-Calendar. |
Channel List |
A list of some or all of the Channels on your platform. You are able to select which ones you want to appear. |
Community List |
A list of the Communities on your platform. |
Department List |
A list of the Department Pages on your platform (with links). |
Description |
Add a description to your Channel. |
Event List |
Add a list of events (each list will have its own label to toggle between lists). |
Event Spotlight |
Showcase a specific event. |
Event Tabs |
Each section where the event list appear. |
Featured Groups |
Add a list of sponsors to your Channel. |
Featured Tabs |
Add a Featured Events Carousel(s) to your Channel. |
Featured Users |
Add a list of speakers to your Channel. |
Filter Events |
Your platform’s Filter list (you cannot have a Channel specific filter list). |
Group List |
A list of the Group Pages on your platform (with links). |
Header |
Add a header to your Channel (great for a banner or notice). |
Hero Image |
Add an image that can link to a website (great for advertisements). |
HTML |
Add any HTML embed you would like (i.e. a weather bot for a festival). |
Map |
Add a map of all your events in the Channels with pins at each event location with a list of events happening there. |
Place List |
A list of the Place Pages on your platform (with links). |
Platform Nav |
The navigation buttons to help your users find events (All Events, Places to Go, Groups, Departments. |
RSS |
Add an RSS feed of events. |
Social Links |
Add a Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram button linking to your respective account(s)./td> |
Submit Event Button |
Takes users to the Public Event Submission Form. |
Website Link |
Add a link to an external website, like a festival page or registration form. |