Create Notification
Overview
Instafomo enables businesses to create and configure dynamic notifications to enhance user engagement, boost conversions, and create a sense of urgency. These notifications can be tailored based on user behavior, location, and scheduling preferences, ensuring targeted messaging for maximum impact.
Key Features
- 10+ Notification Types: Choose from various notification formats such as coupon codes, sales alerts, social proof, and more.
- Advanced Targeting: Display notifications based on geography, device, browser, and language settings to reach the right audience.
- Custom Scheduling: Define when notifications appear using precise time settings to optimize visibility.
- Flexible Display Options: Control placement, duration, and visibility across different screen sizes.
- Custom Branding & Design: Fully customize notifications with colors, fonts, and CSS styling to match your brand.
- Real-Time Analytics: Gain insights into notification performance and optimize engagement strategies.
Use Cases
- E-Commerce: Show discount coupons and flash sale notifications to increase conversions.
- SaaS & Online Services: Display user sign-ups, testimonials, and activity updates to build social proof.
- Event Promotion: Highlight upcoming webinars, conferences, or live sessions to drive attendance.
- Blog & Content Marketing: Promote newly published or trending articles to increase readership.
- Lead Generation: Encourage newsletter sign-ups and content downloads with strategic notifications.
Creating a Notification
Setting up a notification in Instafomo is quick and straightforward:
- Navigate to the Instafomo Console.
- Select the campaign where you want to add a notification.
- Click on Create Notifications.
- Browse the list of available notification types.
- Choose a notification type and configure its settings according to your requirements.
Configuring a Coupon Code Notification
A Coupon Code Notification helps drive sales by offering discounts. Follow these steps to configure one:
- Select Coupon Code from the notification types.
- Click on Create.
Notification Details
Configure key notification elements:
| Field | Example Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Name | My new notification | A descriptive name for internal reference. |
| Title Message | Summer sale discounts 🍉 | Use <span> HTML tags for styling if needed. |
| Description Message | Use coupon to get the limited discount 🍒 | Supports <span> HTML tags for styling. |
| Image | No file chosen | Accepted formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .svg, .gif, .webp (Max size limit applies). |
| Image Alt | Image description | Used for accessibility and SEO. |
| Coupon Code | SUMMER30 | Enter the promo code to display. |
| Button URL | https://example.com/ | Directs users to a specific page. Opens in a new tab if enabled. |
| Button Text | Claim coupon | Customize the call-to-action button text. Supports <span> HTML tags. |
Trigger Section
Define when and where the notification should appear:
| Setting | Example Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger on All Pages | ✅ | Enable to show notifications site-wide. |
| Exact Match URL | https://domain.com | Display only on a specific URL. |
| Display Delay | 2 seconds | Time delay before the notification appears. |
| Display Frequency | - | Set the repetition interval. |
| Display Delay Type After Closing | 21600 seconds | Time before the notification reappears after being closed manually. |
| Schedule | ✅ | Set specific time windows for visibility. |
| Continents | Africa, Asia, Europe, etc. | Target specific regions. Leave empty for all. |
| Countries | United States, Canada, etc. | Target specific countries. Leave empty for all. |
| Cities | Tokyo, New York, Istanbul | Use comma-separated values to target cities. Leave empty for all. |
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows, etc. | Restrict notifications to certain OS. Leave empty for all. |
| Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. | Choose supported browsers. Leave empty for all. |
| Browser Languages | English, Spanish, French, etc. | Target users based on language preference. Leave empty for all. |
| Display on Small Screens | ✅ | Enable visibility on devices smaller than 768px. |
| Display on Large Screens | ✅ | Enable visibility on devices larger than 768px. |
Display Section
Control how and where the notification appears:
| Setting | Example Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display Position | Bottom-right | Choose the position on the screen. |
| Display Duration | 5 seconds | Time the notification remains visible (-1 for permanent display). |
| Display Close Button | ✅ | Allows users to dismiss the notification. |
| Display Branding | ✅ | Optionally show Instafomo branding. |
Customization
Personalize the look and feel of notifications:
| Setting | Example Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title Color | #000000 | Customize the title text color. |
| Description Color | #333333 | Customize the description text color. |
| Background Color | #ffffff | Set a custom background color. |
| Background Pattern | ✅ | Enable a background pattern if desired. |
| Button Background Color | #ff6600 | Choose a button color to match branding. |
| Button Text Color | #ffffff | Customize button text color. |
| Close Button Color | #999999 | Adjust the close button color. |
| Internal Padding | 12px | Control spacing within the notification. |
| Background Blur | 0px | Blur effect applies only to transparent backgrounds. |
| Font | Custom font options available | Select from different font styles. |
| Custom CSS | #notification_1 { font-weight: bold !important; } | Apply custom styles using CSS. |
Conclusion
Instafomo notifications provide businesses with a powerful tool to engage visitors, drive conversions, and create urgency. With an extensive range of customization options, advanced targeting, and real-time analytics, you can tailor notifications to fit your specific marketing goals. Start optimizing your user engagement today with Instafomo!