How to Use the “Add Announcements” Page
Location: Dashboard → Announcements → Add Announcements
Overview
The Add Announcements page allows you to create and publish updates that are visible to your audience on Healing Sky.
Announcements are ideal for:
- Practice updates
- New services
- Upcoming events
- Schedule changes
- Special offers
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Important reminders
Unlike videos or written articles, announcements are short, direct communications designed to quickly inform your audience.
Why Announcements Matter
Announcements help you:
- Stay top of mind with followers
- Communicate changes quickly
- Drive traffic to content or events
- Build credibility and consistency
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Keep clients informed without sending emails
If you want visibility without creating full content, this is the tool.
Page Elements & How to Use Them
1. Title
Field: Announcement Title
This is the headline of your update.
Keep it:
- Clear
- Specific
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Action-oriented
Examples:
- “Now Offering Virtual Appointments”
- “Live Sound Bath This Friday”
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“New Blog Post: Managing Anxiety Naturally”
Why it matters:
Your title determines whether someone clicks or reads further.
2. Featured Image
Upload an image (JPG recommended).
Recommended size: 1200 x 630px (16:9 ratio)
Maximum size: 5MB
This image appears alongside your announcement and improves visibility.
Use this for:
- Event flyers
- Promotional graphics
- Branded images
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Educational visuals
Why it matters:
Announcements with visuals get significantly more engagement than text-only updates.
3. Text Body
This is where you write your message.
Use this space to:
- Explain the update
- Provide key details
- Add dates, times, and instructions
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Include next steps
Keep it concise. Announcements are not long-form articles.
Example structure:
- What’s happening
- Why it matters
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What the audience should do next
Why it matters:
Announcements are displayed with high visibility, so clarity and professionalism are critical.
4. Add a Link
Optional field.
Use this if you want to direct users to:
- A video
- An event registration page
- A blog post
- Your booking page
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An external website
Why it matters:
This turns your announcement into a traffic driver, not just a notification.
5. Attachments
You can upload files such as:
- JPGs
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PDFs
Use attachments for:
- Downloadable guides
- Event brochures
- Intake forms
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Informational documents
Why it matters:
This adds tangible value and increases engagement.
6. Keywords
Enter relevant keywords that describe your announcement.
Examples:
- anxiety
- mindfulness
- workshop
- telehealth
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nutrition
Keywords improve:
- Search visibility
- Discoverability
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Targeted reach
Why it matters:
Strong keywords help the right audience find your announcement.
7. Save Button
Click Save to publish your announcement.
Once saved, your update becomes visible to your audience.
Be sure to review:
- Spelling
- Links
- Attachments
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Formatting
Announcements are public-facing communications.
When to Use Announcements
Use this feature when you need:
- Immediate visibility
- Quick communication
- Platform-wide updates
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Engagement without full content production
Do NOT use announcements for:
- Long educational articles
- Deep research pieces
- Evergreen educational content
Those belong in Written Content.
Strategic Use for Providers
High-performing providers use announcements to:
- Promote upcoming streams
- Share newly published content
- Highlight new certifications
- Notify about schedule changes
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Announce limited-time offers
Consistency builds visibility.
Posting announcements regularly keeps your profile active and signals credibility.
Best Practices
- Keep messages short and focused
- Use strong headlines
- Add a link when possible
- Include a clean, professional image
- Use relevant keywords
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Avoid overposting (quality > quantity)
Think of announcements as professional updates, not social media posts.