Who can use this feature?
The Portal Alert System empowers service providers to effectively communicate issues and important updates to their staff. Alerts are persistent and appear as a banner at the top of every Job Portal page, just below the portal toolbar.
Add a new alert
1. Access the Portal Alert System: In the WordPress back-end, navigate to Job Portal and locate the Portal System Alert section.
2. Create the Alert Message: In the System Alert Content field, add the message you want to display.
3. Select the Alert Level:
- Info: Ideal for time-sensitive informational messages. This alert type uses the secondary colour of your WDT portal and includes a bell icon which is synonymous with notifications.
- Warning: Suitable for cautionary messages, this alert type includes an exclamation icon and uses orange as the semantic colour for caution.
- Error: For errors or alerts requiring immediate attention. This alert type also features an exclamation icon and uses red to convey urgency.
- Success: Typically used for confirmation messages. This alert type is suitable for informational messages that are not time-sensitive.
If needed, select the role(s) you wish to target. The following user roles can be selected:
- Administrator
- Editor
- Portal Staff
- Employer
- Jobseeker
- Job Board Administrator
5. Dismissable Alerts (optional): To allow users to close the alert, select the Dismissible checkbox.
5. Save the Alert: Select Save to add the new alert.
Edit an alert
1. Access the Portal Alert System: In the WordPress back-end, navigate to Job Portal and locate the Portal System Alert section.
2. Update the Alert: Modify the alert content and/or alert settings as needed.
3. Save the Alert: Select Save to update the alert.
Remove an alert
1. Access the Portal Alert System: In the WordPress back-end, navigate to Job Portal and locate the Portal System Alert section.
2. Delete the Alert: Select and delete the alert content.
3. Save the Changes: Select Save to remove the alert.
