Card Header and Footer

NextSteps, a powerful digital tool developed by the Jesus Film Project, offers extensive customization options to enhance the appearance and functionality of your digital journeys. This guide will walk you through the process of customizing the card header and footer, as well as other journey appearance settings.

Accessing Journey Appearance Settings

  1. Log in to your NextSteps account.
  2. Open your journey in the journey builder interface.
  3. Click at the bottom of any regular card to open the "Journey Appearance" menu.

Choosing Between Journey and Website Mode

At the top of the Journey Appearance menu, you'll find two mode options:

  1. Journey Mode: Focuses on customizing the footer of your NextSteps journey.
  2. Website Mode: Allows customization of both header and footer, similar to a micro-website builder.

Customizing in Journey Mode

When in Journey Mode, you can make the following adjustments:

  1. Interactive Icons: Add or remove like, dislike, and share icons.
  2. Journey Title: Add a permanent title displayed on all cards.
  3. Journey Host: Include a host name with an associated logo or icon.
  4. Chat Widget: Integrate a chat function that redirects users to platforms like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
  5. Custom Chat Icon: Use as a permanent button for an additional call to action.

Step-by-Step Example: Adding Jesus Film Branding

  1. Select "Journey" mode in the appearance settings.
  2. Add the Jesus Film logo to the journey.
  3. Set "Jesus Film" as the journey title.
  4. Add a link to the Jesus Film home page as the footer button.

Customizing in Website Mode

Website Mode offers more comprehensive customization:

  1. Header Customization: Add a logo, display title, and menu icon.
  2. Footer Customization: Similar options to Journey Mode.
  3. Menu Creation: A standalone card in the journey builder for editing menu items and links.

Removing the Information Icon

Some ministry partners have inquired about editing or removing the information "i" icon. While not directly editable within NextSteps, you can remove this icon by adding a URL parameter:

  1. Take your NextSteps journey URL.
  2. Add "?noi" at the end of the URL.
  3. Example:
    • Original URL: https://nextstep.is/yourjourney
    • Modified URL: https://nextstep.is/yourjourney?noi

This modification will cause the information icon to disappear, providing a cleaner interface if desired.

Best Practices for Journey Customization

  1. Brand Consistency: Ensure your customizations align with your organization's branding guidelines. For Jesus Film Project partners, refer to the Brand Identity Guidelines.
  2. User-Centric Design: Customize your journey to enhance user experience and engagement.
  3. Clear Navigation: If using Website Mode, ensure your menu items are clear and logically organized.
  4. Appropriate Use of Chat: If integrating a chat widget, ensure it adds value to the user's journey experience.
  5. Testing: Always preview your journey after making customizations to ensure everything functions as intended.

Conclusion

By leveraging these customization options in NextSteps, you can create a unique and engaging digital journey that aligns with your ministry goals and resonates with your audience. Remember to visit the NextSteps Support Page for more detailed guidance and updates on features.For further assistance or to explore more about using NextSteps in your digital ministry efforts, check out the Jesus Film Project Tools page.

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