📚 Organizing Content with Channels in Atobi

Keeping your content structured and easy to find is key to better engagement and productivity. 🚀 Channels in Atobi help you categorize your articles into relevant themes, making it easier for your team to navigate and find information quickly.

Let’s explore how Channels work, how to create them, and how to customize them for better organization! 👇

In This Article:

What Are Channels?

How to Create a New Channel

Pinning Channels for Quick Access (Mobile)

Why Use Channels?

What Are Channels?

📂 Channels act like folders, grouping related articles together so they’re easier to find.

There are two types of Channels in Atobi:

📋 Board Channels (Structured Content)

✅ Best for campaign rollouts, training materials, and official communications.

✅ Used to publish articles with tasks, deadlines, and recurring actions.

✅ Only members with Article Studio access can publish content here.

📰 Feed Channels (Community & Inspiration)

✅ Best for sharing ideas, celebrating achievements, and posting updates.

✅ Members can post images and videos, fostering engagement and discussions.

✅ Posting permissions can be customized per audience group.

How to Create a New Channel

Setting up a new Channel is quick and easy! ✅

1️⃣ Go to "Channels Studio" from the sidebar.

2️⃣ Click ➕ "New Channel".

3️⃣ Choose between Board Channel or Feed Channel.

4️⃣ Customize the Channel:

• 📸 Cover Image – Upload a relevant image.
  • Recommended Size: 1600x725px / Aspect Ratio: 2.1:1
• 📌 Icon (Optional) – Select an icon that represents the channel.
• 📝 Title – Add a title (max 40 characters).

5️⃣(Board Channels Only) Select how articles will be sorted:

• 📅 By Publish Date – Newest first (for updates & news).
• 🔄 By Update Date – Most recently updated first.
• 🔤 By Title – Alphabetical order.
• ⏳ By Deadline – Closest deadline first.

• 🎯 By Progress – Sort by completion status (great for training).

  

6️⃣ (Feed Channels Only) Set posting permissions:

• 👥 Define who can post (Creators) and who can comment/react (Viewers).

  🚀 Allow multiple groups to post if needed.

  

7️⃣ 🔔 Set Notifications – Decide if new articles or posts should trigger push notifications.

8️⃣ Click "Create" and You're Done! 🎉

Pinning Channels for Quick Access (Mobile)

📌 Want to pin important Channels to the bottom navigation on mobile? Here’s how:

📌 How to Pin a Channel:

• In Channels Studio, select a channel and click the 📍 Pin button.

• To unpin, click 📍 Pinned again to remove it from the bottom navigation.

📌 Key Pinning Rules:

• The bottom menu can only hold 5 pinned channels (some slots are reserved for system icons).
• If you pin too many channels, only the highest-ranked ones (from Channels Studio) will be displayed.
• Pinned channels remain visible even if they don’t have live articles.
• Long channel names will be shortened in the bottom navigation—keep names short & clear!

✅ Why Use Channels?

✔️ Makes content easy to find – No more endless searching!

✔️ Helps structure communication – Keep training, news, and discussions organized.

✔️ Supports engagement – Encourage interaction and collaboration with Feed Channels.

✔️ Provides quick access – Pin important Channels for mobile users.

By using Channels strategically, you’ll create a clear, structured, and engaging experience for your team!

Now, go ahead and set up your Channels like a pro! 🎉