Ways to connect SocialPoint in Cvent Attendee Hub
SocialPoint can connect with cvent attendee hub using data tags in the game link. You can add your SocialPoint Auto-Login or Auto-Registration link to 3 areas in Cvent Attendee Hub
Note - One common mistake when using the game auto-login or auto-registration link is using it in the wrong areas. The links containing data tags cannot be used in notifications or as an embedded link in text because those areas do not support Cvent data tags.
How to add to the Home page as a card in Cvent Attendee Hub
This is the most popular way to add SocialPoint to your Cvent Attendee Hub app. It allows you to promote the game with a graphic you create.
In the Cvent Attendee Hub Area click “Pages” on the left side menu
Then Click “Edit home page”
Then click “+ Add card.”
In the card options, select “Single link card”
In the “Create link” area, select External link for “Link type.” Then give the link text a name – probably your game name.
In the URL Area, add your SocialPoint game auto-login or auto-registration link. This link will already have the necessary data tag in it, so you do not need to use the drop down area to add them.
Add a link card image and then click “Create link”
After you have done this, you will need to goback to the Pages -> Edit Home page area to schedule your card so you can see it.
Important Notes when using Cvent Attendee Homes page cards
It is recommended that you do not make the home page card containing your game link visible to attendees until the game has been tested and is ready to launch. If you launch prior to testing, attendees will be able to view the incomplete game and possibly do challenges if they are active.
As of the writing of this article, Cvent Attendee Hub does not have a way to change the visibility settings on cards to only certain registration types. If you can see the card your attendee hub app users can as well. If you want to restrict access to the game, add it as a page in the menu instead of the card and then edit the visibility settings to only the registration types you want to play.
How to add the game as a Page in Cvent Attendee Hub
Adding the game as a page is a good option if you want to restrict game access by Registration type. It’s also a good general area to keep your game if you are changing up the promotion frequently in your home page cards. The page link can serve as a reliable location to find the game. After creating the game page, you will also have the option to add the game page as a quick link on the top of the app home page.
In the pages area click on “+Create page.”
Choose the page type as “External page”
Give the page a name – probably your game name.
Select an icon from the options and then click “Done.”
In the URL Area, add your SocialPoint game auto-login or auto-registration link. This link will already have the necessary data tag in it, so you do not need to use the drop down area to add them.
Then click “Save”
You can then go to the Page visibility area to make this page visible to All attendees or certain registration types.
How to add the game as a Quick link Cvent Attendee Hub
If you have added the game as a Page, you can then add it as a Quick link on the top of the Home page.
In the Cvent Attendee Hub Area click “Pages” on the left side menu
Then Click “Edit home page”
Then click + Add quick link.
Select the game page from the Destination drop down and type in a short name for the quick link. Then click Finish.
After creating the quick link, click on “Schedule your cards” to be sure that the Quick link section is visible at the desired time.