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Management Area > AdvertisementThe Advertisement function is a practical tool provided by the LOL Online Learning Platform for administrators. It can display countdown timers and advertising links on the homepage, effectively promoting courses, activities, or important notices. This feature combines two main components—Countdown Timer and Advertising Link—not only enhancing information exposure but also creating visually attractive displays.
Feature Introduction
Add Advertisement
- Input the advertisement title
- Select category (e.g., Courses, Events, Announcements)
- Set status (Active/Inactive)
- Specify the advertisement display period (Start and End date)
- Add hyperlinks directing to specific pages or event details
Add Countdown Timer
- Set title (e.g., "5 Days Left to Register")
- Specify category and status
- Define the countdown start and end time
- The system automatically calculates the remaining days and displays them on the homepage
Status Control and Time Management
- Each advertisement and countdown timer can be individually activated or deactivated
- Expired advertisements are automatically removed without manual intervention
Category Tags
- Assign categories to each entry, facilitating future search and unified management
Operating Steps
How to Add an Advertisement
- Log in to the backend, click
Management Area > Advertisement - Click the
Add Advertisementbutton - Enter advertisement title and content
- Choose category and status
- Set the publication start and end dates
- Click
Saveto complete settings
How to Add a Countdown Timer
- Navigate to
Management Area > Advertisement - Click the
Add Countdown Timerbutton - Enter the title
- Select category and status, and define the countdown period
- Click
Saveto finalize settings
Advertisement Interface
Management Area > AdvertisementThis interface centrally manages all uploaded advertising banners, allowing administrators to set their display positions and publication periods.
Subject
Enter keywords to search advertisement subjects.
Category
Dropdown menu to filter advertisements based on display positions.
Status
Provides status filtering options.
Search Button
A magnifying glass icon button to execute searches.
Add
Add a new advertisement.
Edit
Modify selected advertisement content from the list below.
Delete
Remove selected advertisements from the list below.
Advertisement List
Displays all created advertisements in table format.
Category
Shows each advertisement's location using colored labels.
Image
Displays a preview image of the advertisement.
Subject
Title of the advertisement.
Rotation Seconds
The number of seconds the advertisement is displayed before switching to the next one.
Publication Start Date
The date when the advertisement begins appearing on the frontend.
Publication End Date
The date when the advertisement stops appearing. If expired, a red "Expired" label appears next to it.
Last Updated
Displays the last time the advertisement was edited.
Status
Shows the current status of the advertisement.
Add/Edit Homepage Advertisement
Management Area > Advertisement > Add/EditStaff can configure detailed advertisement information, including titles, display positions, rotation methods, publication periods, images, and links.
Subject
Input the advertisement title, with a prompt: *Limited to 8 Chinese characters.
Category
Dropdown menu to specify where the advertisement will appear.
Rotation Seconds
Dropdown menu to set how long the advertisement stays visible in the carousel section.
Status
Choose whether the advertisement is "Published" or "Hidden".
Publication Period
Date range selector to precisely set the advertisement's visibility period.
Image
A "Select File" button allows staff to upload an image file for the advertisement. The "Image" section does not appear if the "Countdown" category is selected. A red-text prompt clearly states: * Resolution: 120x60, Size < 10K.
Image Preview
Displays a thumbnail preview after uploading.
Link URL
Text input field for specifying the webpage address users will be redirected to upon clicking the advertisement.
Quick Setup Buttons
Buttons for quickly linking advertisements to Latest News, Consultations, Albums, or Purchase Points pages.
Cancel
Discard all changes.
Delete
Delete the advertisement record (available only in "Edit" mode).
Save
Save all settings.
Practical Use Cases
- Course Promotion: "AI Course Registration Countdown", reminding students to enroll promptly.
- Limited-Time Offers: "Register within 3 Days for a 10% Discount".
- System Announcements: "System Maintenance Scheduled This Saturday", including links for further details.
- Festive Events: "Christmas Lecture Now Open for Registration", creating festive atmosphere.
- Homepage Carousel Updates: Update homepage visuals based on seasons or themes.
- QR Code Traffic: Combining advertisements with QR Codes to guide users to registration or event detail pages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the primary function of the "Advertisement" interface, and how does it help centrally manage advertising banners?
A: The "Advertisement" interface provides a centralized list to manage all uploaded advertising banners, allowing staff to set their display positions and publication periods, effectively organizing and controlling the dissemination of promotional content.
Q2: Will advertisements continue to appear after expiration?
A: No, the system automatically hides advertisements once their publication periods end.
Q3: Can multiple countdown timers be displayed simultaneously?
A: Yes, but it is recommended to display only 1-2 at a time to avoid overwhelming users.
Q4: Can countdown times be modified after initial settings?
A: Yes, simply enter the backend, select the relevant countdown item, and click "Edit" to adjust.
Q5: Can advertisements include images or videos?
A: The default system supports text and hyperlinks only. For images or videos, please contact the engineering team.
Q6: Who can use the advertisement feature?
A: Only accounts with administrative permissions can add or modify advertisements; general staff cannot access this functionality.
Q7: Can advertisements link to external websites?
A: Yes, each advertisement can include a corresponding hyperlink.
Q8: Is there a quick way to create advertisements with repetitive content?
A: Yes, it’s advisable to copy existing advertisements and modify them, saving time during creation.
Q9: When staff search or filter specific advertisements, what specific query tools does this interface provide?
A: To facilitate quick searches, the interface provides multiple query tools. You can enter keywords in the "Subject" field to search advertisement titles. Additionally, a dropdown menu for "Category" filtering is provided to classify advertisements based on display positions. A "Status" filter is also available. After setting criteria, click the magnifying glass icon ("Search Button") to execute the query.
Q10: In the "Advertisement List," what key information about each advertisement can staff view to understand its status and content?
A: The "Advertisement List" details all created advertisements in table form, providing key information such as colored "Category" labels, advertisement "Image" previews, advertisement "Subject" (title), and "Rotation Seconds" (the display duration in the carousel section). Staff can also see the "Publication Start Date" and "Publication End Date" (expired advertisements show a red "Expired" label), the advertisement's last "Updated Time", and its current "Status".
Q11: When adding/editing homepage advertisements, what specific image upload restrictions and guidelines do staff need to follow, especially regarding resolution and file size?
A: Clear technical limitations and guidelines are provided for image uploads during the add/edit process. Images must meet specific resolution and file size criteria, explicitly indicated by the red-text prompt: "Resolution: 120x60, Size < 10K", meaning images must be exactly 120x60 pixels and under 10KB. Additionally, the "Image" section does not appear if the "Countdown" category is selected, as images are unnecessary for countdowns.
Q12: When setting advertisement content, how do staff decide the display position? Are there limitations on the title?
A: Staff can explicitly determine display positions through the "Category" dropdown menu. The title must be entered in the "Subject" field, with the system providing a clear prompt: "Limited to 8 Chinese characters", ensuring concise titles.
Q13: Apart from images and titles, how do staff set publication periods and activation status? Additionally, what specific URLs can users be directed to upon clicking advertisements?
A: Staff use the date range selector ("Publication Period") to precisely control advertisement visibility dates on the frontend. Additionally, the advertisement's activation status is determined via the "Status" option (Published/Hidden). Regarding redirection upon clicking, staff can specify target webpage addresses in the "Link URL" field, with "Quick Setup Buttons" provided for directly linking to specific pages such as Latest News, Consultations, Albums, or Purchase Points.
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