Key Steps
1. Create a new bulletin board in Proxi
Open the bulletin board tool in the left-hand side of your Proxi dashboard.
Click the top-right option to create a new board.
Enter the board details:
Name: Example, Downtown Board
Description: Example, Community Events
Choose the accent color, which also becomes the board background color.
Select the display settings that match the target screen or television.
4. Configure board behavior and branding
Set the default slide duration.
Default is 10 seconds.
Adjust as needed, such as 5 seconds.
Set the refresh interval if needed.
Choose a transition style:
Fade
Slide
None
Upload a logo if desired.
Choose logo placement:
Top left
Top right
Bottom left
Bottom right
Set the logo size as a percentage of the slide.
5. Enable public submissions and pricing rules if needed
Turn on public submissions if you want others to suggest slides.
Share the submission link with businesses, partners, or community members.
Review submissions before they go live.
If charging for placements, enable the paid option.
Set pricing rules such as:
One-time fee at admin approval
Price per day
Define the rate and date range so submitters can see the total cost before submitting.
6. Save, create, and publish the board
After entering all settings, click Create Board.
Review the newly created board.
Use Edit to change board details if needed.
Click Publish to make the board live.
7. Add a new slide to the board
Open the published board.
If no slides exist, click New Slide on the right side.
Enter a slide title.
Add slide content such as:
Business name
Announcement
Promotional message
Upload an image if the slide is visual-based.
8. Set slide-specific display rules
Assign a start date and end date for the slide.
Override the default duration if the slide should appear longer or shorter.
Set the rotational weight to control how often the slide appears.
Higher weight = shown more often.
Confirm the slide background and logo placement display correctly.
Click Create Slide when finished.
9. Publish and manage slides
Review the slide draft after creation.
Click Publish to make the slide live.
Use the Submissions tab to review any incoming content if public submissions are enabled.
Add more slides as needed to build out the rotation.
10. Preview the rotation and verify the board display
Click the preview option to see the slide rotation.
Confirm the timing matches the configured duration.
Manually review slides to ensure:
Images display correctly
Text is readable
QR codes are visible and scannable
Check that the board looks correct on the intended screen size.
11. Enable and manage crowdsourced slide submissions
Open the board you want to crowdsource.
Make sure Submissions are enabled.
Add clear instructions for submitters.
Save the changes.
Go to the Submissions tab and copy the submission form link.
Share the link so users can suggest slides.
12. Review the submission form and submission workflow
Open the submission form link in a browser to verify the user experience.
Users should be able to submit:
An image-based slide
An announcement-only slide
Users should provide:
Title
Image or text content
Start and end dates
Contact information
If the board is paid, users should be informed that a payment link will be emailed after approval.
13. Monitor submission status and approve content
Use the submission status filters to manage incoming content.
Review categories such as:
Pending submissions
Approved, awaiting payment
Paid and live
Rejected
All submissions
Approve, reject, or follow up on submissions based on board rules and content quality.
14. Share the bulletin board to a screen or device
Use the Share button to distribute the board.
Copy the board URL for use on a screen or browser.
Use the QR code if sharing from a mobile device.
Email the board link or QR code to yourself if you need to upload it to a kiosk, TV, or tablet.
Cautionary Notes
Ensure all submitted content is reviewed before publishing if public submissions are enabled.
Confirm pricing rules are clear before enabling paid placements.
Verify slide dates so expired content does not continue to display.
Check logo placement and slide duration to avoid cluttered or unreadable layouts.
Make sure QR codes are large enough to scan from the intended viewing distance.
Tips for Efficiency
Use a consistent board template for recurring events or promotions.
Keep slide durations short for high-traffic areas, and longer for detailed announcements.
Use rotational weight strategically to prioritize important slides.
Batch review submissions to save time.
Test the board on the actual display device before going live.