Channels are used to keep different types of media separate. In this case, you'll want to separate entries and comments. In addition, you'll want to organize your finalists and winners so they can be displayed separately. In the example below, we are also keeping entries from multiple languages separate so they are only displayed on their respective sites.
Channels can be found in the Media > Channels section of Media Factory.
You should set up at least four standard channels:
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| Entries | This is where all the uploaded entries from users will reside. If you are planning a multilingual website, you can create sub-channels in order to keep the content separate. For each language of the website, the content channel must be configured in the Global Vars. |
| Comments | This is where all the comments will reside. If you are planning a multilingual website, you can create sub-channels in order to keep the comments separate. For each language of the website, the content channel must be configured in the Global Vars. |
| Finalists | This is where all the entries selected as finalists will reside. When the contest phase changes and it is time to show the contest finalists, entries from this channel will be displayed on the Home page gallery. |
| Winners | This is where all the winning entries will reside. When the contest phase changes and it is time to show the contest winners, entries from this channel will be displayed on the Home page gallery. |
Tip: If want to include Finalists mixed in with the entries gallery, make that channel a sub-channel of Entries. If you want to include Winners mixed in with Finalists, make that channel a sub-channel of Finalists.
To create a new channel, follow these steps:
Next, you should configure the Content channel to send the appropriate moderation emails. Also make sure that the Project Settings are correct.
From the drop-down menus, select the appropriate Approved moderation email and Denied moderation email. These emails should be included in your UGC Contest application.
