Unlike other CMS providers, NowSignage lets you schedule multi-zone layouts rather than tying them to specific screens. This gives you complete flexibility over how screens look at any time, without complex triggers or manual overrides. Layouts can also be scheduled to automatically adjust based on the time of day or day of the week.
All layouts in NowSignage are dynamic and customisable, allowing you to create your ideal setup. The layout creation tool lets you adjust positioning and aspect ratios easily, with your custom layouts automatically saved for future use. You can recall them at any time with minimal effort.
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The Capacity Management App can be activated to display live people counts in any multi-zone layout. This can be combined with other content such as promotions, safety messages, or school notices. Retailers, hospitality venues, and education providers all benefit from the ability to show capacity data alongside important updates.
Every feature within NowSignage can be displayed in any zone. This means you can combine content like images, videos, news, and weather into different areas of your screen. Users often display live news, weather, and traffic updates together, creating a dynamic and engaging display.
What are the benefits of using a multi-zone layout for digital signage?
Multi-zone layouts offer versatility by dividing the screen into different sections, allowing simultaneous display of various content types like videos, images, text, and live feeds. This approach maximises engagement by presenting diverse information at once, enhancing viewer interest and information retention. Additionally, it enables targeted messaging, delivering tailored content to specific demographics or locations within the same display, thereby increasing relevance and effectiveness.
How can businesses optimise multi-zone layouts for digital signage?
To optimise multi-zone layouts, businesses should focus on content balance, ensuring that each zone serves a purpose without overwhelming viewers. Design consistency across zones maintains visual harmony while using contrasting content types, such as pairing static text with dynamic videos, to attract attention. Tailoring content to suit the viewing environment and audience preferences is crucial for optimal engagement. Employing cloud-based content management systems allows for easy content updates and scheduling across different zones, ensuring timely and relevant displays.
What are some best practices for designing multi-zone layouts in digital signage?
Best practices for multi-zone layouts involve strategic planning and design. Prioritise content hierarchy, placing essential information in prominent zones for maximum visibility and comprehension. Maintain a clear visual flow by using grids or templates to organise zones, aiding coherence and readability. Consistent branding elements across zones create a unified experience while enabling individual zones to convey specific messages effectively. Lastly, consider the viewing distance and angle when placing content within each zone to ensure readability and optimal viewing experiences for the audience. Regularly analysing audience engagement metrics helps refine and improve the effectiveness of multi-zone layouts over time.
What are multi-zone layouts in digital signage?
Multi-zone layouts allow you to split a screen into multiple sections, displaying different content such as news, weather, adverts, and videos all at the same time.
How are NowSignage multi-zone layouts different from other providers?
Unlike most CMS platforms, NowSignage lets you schedule multi-zone layouts rather than tie them to a single screen. This gives full flexibility to change layouts quickly or set them to adjust automatically by time or day.
Can I customise my own multi-zone layout?
Yes. NowSignage layouts are fully dynamic and customisable. You can adjust positioning, aspect ratio, and save layouts to reuse whenever you need.
What types of content can be displayed in multi-zone layouts?
You can display any type of content, including videos, images, live news, weather, traffic updates, and capacity management dashboards.
Does NowSignage provide ready-made multi-zone templates?
Yes. You can use four predefined templates that split the screen into up to four content zones, or customise them to create your own layout.
Can multi-zone layouts be scheduled in advance?
Yes. Multi-zone layouts can be scheduled to change automatically based on time of day or day of week, giving you complete control over what content shows and when.
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