Contact Lists

Every PrestoSports site is set up with the option to use our list signup page. This allows your fans to sign up for specific email and text alerts. Access this page by going to http://YOURSITE.com/list-signup

You can find an example of one of those pages on this website.

The Newsletter and Alerts options seen here are powered by Public lists in your Contacts tab.

There are four types of lists you can created:

Public - Lists marked as "Public" will appear on your list-signup page. Fans can opt-in to receive newsletters and mobile alerts.

Private - Private lists are for internal use only. Contacts can only be added to these lists by a signed in admin. This would be used for PrestoAwards clients to create lists of nominators and voters.

Email - Email lists are used to send email updates only. Anyone can use this option.

Text - Text lists are used to send mobile alerts. To send mobile alerts your site must be enrolled and the contact must have a valid cell phone number and carrier.

Adding Lists

1. Sign in to your site and click on the Contacts tab

2. Click the "Lists" link from the subtab at the top, or click the [number] link to the right of "Lists" in the Quick stats box

3. Click [add list] to the right under Options

4. Give your new list a name (suggestion: Women's Basketball, Fencing, Men's Lacrosse, Booster Club, etc.)

5. Select the type of list you are creating (Email or Text).

6. Select whether the list will be "Public" or "Private". For a list to appear on your list-signup page, select Public.

7. Click the "Add" button

Adding Contacts

1. Sign in to your site and click on the Contacts tab

2. Click on the Contacts subtab or click the [number] link to the right of Contacts in the Quick stats box

3. Click add contact under Options on the right side of the page

4. Enter the contact’s email address and name. You can add them to contact lists you have created by checking the box next to the list.

5. You can manually create a password for the contact by putting that in the Password field. If you don’t enter a password, then they will receive an email with a temporary password for logging in. This is only used for contacts that are nominating or voting for awards.

6. For clients that have purchased the text messaging feature you can add the contact’s cell phone number and select their cell phone carrier

7. Click Add to finish adding the contact. You can also click Add & Add Another to be brought back to the add contact screen to add another contact.

Import Contacts

In addition to having contacts sign up through your site, you may also import contacts:

1. Sign in to your site and click on the Contacts tab

2.  Click on the Lists subtab or click the [number] link to the right of "Lists" in the Quick stats box

3. Select [details] next to the list you want to add contacts to

4. Click [import contacts] to the right under Options

5. Copy and paste a comma-delimited list of contacts to import. Be sure to follow the format shown on the screen.

6. If you want to add these contacts to a specific list, check the box next to each list on Address Lists

7. Click the "Import" button to complete the upload