Including Dynamic Content

  
     

Sometimes the best way to attract potential clients is to add a little flavor to your XSite.  One of the best ways to do this quickly and easily is using the Dynamic Content tools pre-built into the Page Editing Window.  To add Dynamic Content to any page in your XSite...

  1. Open the page on which you would like to add Dynamic Content in the Editing Window.
  2. In the Page Editing Window, scroll down to the Other Content Options section and check the Include Dynamic Content check box.
  3. Next click the Customize button that appears to the right of the Include Dynamic Content check box.

  4. A new window appears and shows you a list of the available dynamic tools. To include any dynamic tool, simply check the box corresponding to each tool that you want. You may also click on the tab for each item to see additional configuration options. Below is a brief description of each available tool.
  5. When you've picked all the tools you'd like, scroll down and click Customize Positioning to reorder their order of appearance from top to bottom. In the window that appears, simply click and drag any element to place it in the list. Click Save.

  6. Click Save Changes to add these Dynamic Content options to your XSite.
     
 

Dynamic Content Options

  
     
Tool Description Options
Inman News Feed

Add the latest real estate news headlines to your XSite. Visitors can click these links to read the complete articles provided by Inman News from right within your site.
  • Select the number of article titles you'd like to appear on your page each time, either 5, 10 or all of them.
Mortgage Calculator

Allow visitors to calculate a monthly payment amount, based on loan amount, interest rate and term of the loan.

  • None.
Mobile Notification

Visitors can send a text message straight to your cellular phone or mobile device by simply filling out the form supplied by this tool. Of course, you must have Text Messaging with your cellular service provider or e-mail on your mobile device to utilize this tool.

  • For this tool to work, select the user account to which you want to route any contact information from the drop-down list.
  • Click the check box to create an automatic response. This is sent to the visitor's e-mail account immediately.
  • Click one of the icons to select the visual look you'd like to use.
Lead Capture Forms

Use this tool to place a button leading to any of your Lead Generation Forms in the Dynamic Content. When visitors click this button, the form opens in a new window.
  • Click the check box for the Lead Generation forms you'd like to use. After you select a box, an image of the button appears. Click this to preview your form.
  • For each selected item, activate and edit the Auto Response item, if desired.
My Mortgage Rates

This option lets you presents your lowest available rates as a means of enticing a viewer to fill out your loan application.

  • None
National Rates

Displays the current 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed and 1-year adjustable interest rates from Freddie Mac, updated daily.
  • None
Custom Content

This option can be used to create any additional Dynamic Content items you wish. You can use this to add simple text messages. Or, if you have a greater knowledge of web development languages, you can create your own custom buttons, graphics and other tools.

  • The content window is a mini-version of our complete Content Editor. Click the Show Editing Toolbar button to pop up the useful toolbars.
  • At the bottom of the window, click the icon to switch to the native HTML mode.
Important Links

This option allows you to include links to specific pages on your XSite, or to other sites, in the Dynamic Content.

  • Click the Related Links text and replace it with a different header, if desired.
  • To the right of the New Link, use the Click Here link to create a new item. Give it a Link Name and then select whether you'd like it to point to a page on your XSite (A site page), or an external web site (a custom URL). For internal links, just select the page from the drop down list. For external links, type the complete URL for that site (i.e. www.baytownproperties.biz).
  • External links open in a new window, while internal links open in the existing window.
  • Use the buttons at the bottom to switch between a Tree View for your links, and a Simple Bulleted list.

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