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Documentation Index

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Campaign wizard

Creating a campaign uses a 6-step wizard. Each step focuses on a specific aspect of your campaign, and a live preview on the right side shows you exactly how supporters will see it. Navigate to Campaigns in the sidebar and click New Campaign to get started.

Step 1: Basics

Set the foundation for your campaign.
  • Campaign name — an internal name to identify this campaign in your dashboard
  • URL slug — the public URL path for your campaign (backthevote.com/c/your-slug)
  • Submission types — toggle which formats you accept:
    • Video — browser-based video recording
    • Voice — audio-only recording
    • Text — written endorsement form
Enable all three formats to maximize participation. Some supporters are camera-shy but happy to write or record audio.

Step 2: Questions

Add prompt questions that guide supporters on what to say. These appear as talking points on your campaign page.
  • Click Add Question to add a new prompt
  • Reorder questions by dragging them
  • Questions are optional for supporters — they serve as conversation starters
Example prompts:
  • “Why do you support this candidate?”
  • “What issue matters most to your community?”
  • “What would you say to a neighbor who’s undecided?”

Step 3: Branding

Customize the look and feel of your campaign page.
  • Logo — your organization or campaign logo
  • Cover image — a hero image displayed at the top of the campaign page
  • Brand color — choose from preset colors or enter a custom hex value
  • Welcome message — introductory text shown to supporters before they record

Step 4: Settings

Configure how submissions are collected and managed.
SettingDescription
Recording time limitMaximum length for video and voice recordings
AI moderationAutomatically screen submissions for inappropriate content
Contact info collectionOptionally collect name, email, and phone number
Terms acceptanceRequire supporters to accept terms before submitting
Star ratingEnable an optional 1-5 star rating with submissions

Step 5: Landing page (optional)

Build a custom landing page for your campaign using the built-in page editor (powered by Puck). This is a full drag-and-drop page builder that lets you create a richer experience around your endorsement collection. Skip this step if you’re happy with the default campaign page layout.

Step 6: Share

Your campaign is ready to publish. This step provides:
  • Campaign link — copy and share directly
  • QR code — download for print materials, events, or signage
  • Social sharing — one-click sharing to SMS, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and email
You can always come back to edit any campaign from the Campaigns list by clicking on it.