Skip to main contentUse Communication → Campaigns to show ads inside your WiFi portal. Campaigns can be images (banner or widget), video, or text banners, scheduled over a start/end date.
Campaign types
- Image – Upload a static image ad.
- Video – Upload or link a video asset (mp4 or provider-supported format).
- Banner – Text-only banner across the top of the packages page.
Image placements and sizes
- Banner Position:
- Top – Full-width banner at the top.
- Bottom – Full-width banner at the bottom.
- Widget (left/right) – Small corner ad.
- Image Size options:
- Small: 300×250 (best for widget).
- Medium: 728×90 (horizontal banner).
- Large: 970×250 (wide banner).
Video
- Provide a video file in a portal-supported format (e.g., mp4). Keep duration and size reasonable for quick load on captive portals.
Banner (text)
- Enter the Banner Text (concise promo copy). Renders at the top of the packages page.
Create a campaign
- Go to Communication → Campaigns and click Create Campaign.
- Fill the form:
- Name – Campaign label shown in your list.
- Type – Choose how the ad renders:
- Image – Upload an image.
- Video – Provide a video (see provider/format guidance in your portal).
- Banner – Text-only banner at the top of the packages page.
- Image Size (image only) – Small (300×250), Medium (728×90), Large (970×250).
- Banner Position (image only) – Choose where users see the ad:
- Top – Full-width banner across the top of the portal.
- Bottom – Full-width banner across the bottom.
- Widget (left/right) – Small corner ad; users can click it to expand/enlarge.
- Image / Video – Upload the media file.
- Banner Text (banner only) – Text shown on the packages page.
- Start Date / End Date – When the campaign is shown.
- Click Create.
Managing campaigns
- Tabs: Use Running Campaigns and Expired Campaigns to view current or past campaigns.
- Views: The table shows views per campaign plus type and date range.
- Actions: Use the row menu to edit or manage a campaign (options depend on your portal configuration).
Tips
- Match Image Size to your chosen Banner Position (full-width banners use Medium/Large; widgets use Small).
- Set a clear Start/End Date so promotions don’t linger.
- Keep file sizes modest for faster load in client portals (optimize images, keep videos short/compressed).
- For text banners, keep copy concise and action-oriented (e.g., “Renew today and stay online”).