Understanding Post Promotion Capabilities in Blink: Pinning vs. Featuring
In Blink, users and administrators have tools to increase the visibility of posts through actions like pinning and featuring. While these tools can help highlight important content, their availability and use depend on specific user roles and permissions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the differences between pinning and featuring posts and the permissions required to use each feature effectively.
Differences Between Pinning and Featuring Posts
Pinning: Pins to the top of the feed for a defined number of days
Featuring: Boosts to the featured post carousel which appears at the top of the feed
Roles and Permissions for Pinning Posts
To perform a pinning action, users must hold organization-level administrative rights. Roles typically authorized to pin posts include:
Org Admins
Higher administrative roles designated within Blink
Basic users, regardless of their group admin status or additional roles, lack the capability to pin posts directly.
Roles and Permissions for Featuring Posts
The ability to feature posts in Blink is more accessible than pinning but still depends on user roles and post audience. The following permissions apply:
Org Admins and Org Content Moderators: - Can feature any post across the organization.
Group Admins (Basic Users): - Can feature posts only when the post’s audience is limited to the group(s) they administer. - If the post is shared with multiple groups, the Group Admin must be an administrator for each targeted group. - Organization-wide enabling of the "Feature" functionality is a prerequisite.
Content Creators: - At the group level, these users can feature posts, but only within the group(s) where they hold the Content Creator role. - For posts shared across multiple groups, the user must hold an appropriate role in all groups involved to feature the post.
Practical Recommendations for Basic Users
If you are a basic user or Group Admin lacking the ability to pin posts, consider using the "Feature" functionality to gain visibility for your posts. Ensure the following:
The post is targeted to the group(s) you administer.
The "Feature" functionality is enabled for your organization.
If the post audience includes multiple groups, confirm that you have the necessary roles for all of them.
By leveraging the "Feature" functionality appropriately, you can push important posts to the homepage for your intended audience even without pinning capabilities.
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