Help CenterThe Dashboard is the attendee’s main homebase for an Obvio event. It acts like a temporary membership site where attendees can access event sessions, resources, forms, agendas, speaker information, sponsor pages, and other event content.
Instead of sending attendees directly to a raw Zoom link, the dashboard provides a branded and secure entry point for your event.
Here are some sample dashboard designs for reference: Example Obvio Dashboard Design
I. What the Dashboard Does
The dashboard helps attendees access everything they need before, during, and after the event.
It can be used to:
- Join Zoom areas or rooms
- View the event agenda
- Access downloadable resources
- Submit forms or surveys
- View speaker, sponsor, FAQ, or Zoom background pages
- Watch embedded videos or replays
- Access content based on their attendee type, tag, or group
Attendees usually access the dashboard through their unique login or magic link.
II. Dashboard Templates and Branding
Obvio provides several dashboard templates that control the overall layout and appearance of the attendee experience.
Common templates include:
- Classic
- Cards
- Panels
- Nifty50
- Lefty
- Town Hall
You can customize the dashboard to match your event branding by adjusting items such as:
- Event logo
- Background images
- Button colors
- Text colors
- Menu styling
- Sidebar layout
- Page content
Dashboard Overview
Note: Videos included in this article may display an outdated user interface. However, the functionality and overall process remain the same.
III. Main Dashboard Components
A. Buttons
Buttons are one of the main ways attendees navigate the dashboard.
Buttons can be linked to:
- Zoom areas or rooms
- Obvio pages
- Forms
- Resources
- External URLs
For example, you can create buttons such as Join Main Stage, Ask a Question, Download Workbook, or Visit Sponsor Booth.
B. Blog Posts / Content Blocks
Blog posts or content blocks can be used to display information directly on the dashboard.
These are commonly used for:
- Welcome messages
- Event instructions
- Announcements
- Embedded videos
- Replay links
- Session notes
You can embed content from platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia.
C. Agenda
The agenda displays scheduled sessions for attendees.
Agenda items show based on the attendee’s device time zone, which helps reduce confusion for events with attendees in different regions.
You can use the agenda to show:
- Session titles
- Start and end times
- Event schedule details
- Day-by-day programming
D. Resources
Resources allow you to provide downloadable files directly from the dashboard.
These can include:
- Workbooks
- PDFs
- Action guides
- Worksheets
- Event handouts
E. Sub-Pages
Obvio also includes built-in pages that can be enabled and linked from the dashboard.
Common sub-pages include:
- Speakers
- Sponsors
- FAQs
- Zoom Backgrounds
These pages help keep supporting event information organized outside the main dashboard.
F. Sidebar
The dashboard sidebar can be customized to include different attendee tools and event items.
Depending on your setup, the sidebar may include:
- Agenda
- Emojis
- Resources
- Points summary
- Sidebar buttons
- Ticket ribbons
Sidebar items can be reordered, enabled, disabled, or duplicated depending on what your event needs.
G. Visibility Rules
Dashboard content can be shown or hidden based on attendee details such as tags or groups.
This allows you to create different attendee experiences within the same event.
For example:
- VIP attendees can see a VIP room button
- Specific groups can access different resources
- Certain attendees can view exclusive offers or forms
H. Scheduling Dashboard Content
Some dashboard elements can be scheduled to appear or disappear at specific times.
This is useful for revealing content during certain parts of the event.
For example:
- Show a Join Day 2 button only on the second day
- Reveal an offer button during a pitch
- Hide a session button after the session ends
- Display a replay once the live session is finished
I. Gamification
If points and leaderboards are enabled, attendees can earn points by completing specific actions on the dashboard.
Examples include:
- Clicking a button
- Downloading a resource
- Submitting a form
- Visiting certain pages
- Participating in event activities
This can help increase attendee engagement throughout the event.
J. Preview Mode
Preview mode allows the dashboard editor to view the dashboard as an attendee will see it. However, buttons will not open rooms in preview mode, instead the previewer will be redirected to the organization home page. Buttons are only able to be tested by creating a test attendee and entering the dashboard as an attendee would.
To continue making edits to the dashboard, toggle preview mode off.
Creating Buttons
Notes
- Buttons on the main dashboard can appear either under the welcome message or near the bottom of the sidebar.
- Buttons can link to Zoom Areas, Obvio pages such as Speakers, Sponsors, or FAQs, or external URLs.
- If you are linking a button to a Zoom Area, make sure the area has already been configured under the Zoom Areas tab.
- If a button has been created but should not be visible to attendees yet, disable it by switching the toggle to grey. When you are ready to make it visible, switch the toggle back to blue. It should appear on attendee dashboards within 100 seconds.
- Icons must be searched manually. They do not automatically populate.
- Icons will follow the button text color only when the text color is defined in the button settings. For example, if you want the icon to appear white, set the button text color to white.
- Buttons cannot be fully tested from the editor or preview mode. To properly test buttons, create a test attendee account and access the dashboard as an attendee.
Configuring the Sidebar
Includes editing the sidebar background color, text color, and defining the aesthetics of the sidebar itself. Overview of emojis, ribbons, and the agenda.
Items Able to be Added to Sidebar 2.0
- Agendas
- Emojis
- Resources
- Points Summary
- Sidebar Buttons
- Ticket Ribbons
With the new updates to the sidebar, Obvio users are now able to reorder the items, only include the items necessary for their event, and add duplicate items if necessary.
Notes
- The dashboard is the main page attendees return to when they log in
- Buttons linked to Zoom areas require the Zoom area to be configured first
- Dashboard elements can be enabled or disabled as needed
- Icons may need to be searched before they appear as options
- Button styling, including background, text, and icons, should be reviewed before publishing
- For accurate testing, use a test attendee account rather than preview mode