How to Use Bulletin Board Sorting and Collections

The bulletin board now includes sorting functionality and an improved collections interface to help you organize and find content more easily.

 

Sorting Your Hoots

You can sort hoots on the bulletin board using these options:

• Newest First - Shows the most recent hoots at the top
• Oldest First - Displays older hoots first
• Events Happening Soon - Prioritizes upcoming events at the top of your feed
• Alphabetically by Title (A-Z) - Sorts content alphabetically from A to Z
• Alphabetically by Title (Z-A) - Sorts content alphabetically from Z to A

To change your sorting preference, look for the sort dropdown menu at the top right of your bulletin board and select your preferred option.

 

Using Collections

Collections help you filter content by category or topic. When you select a collection, it may automatically apply a default sorting option set by your administrator.

How Collections Work with Sorting

• Each collection can have its own default sort setting
• When you click a collection filter, it automatically applies that collection's preferred sorting
• If you select multiple collections, the first collection you selected determines the sort order

For Administrators: Managing Collections

Administrators can now manage collections through an improved interface:

1. Go to Settings > Collections
2. Use the Add New Collection button to create collections
3. Click Edit next to any collection to:
   • Set it as the featured collection (automatically selected when users load the board)
   • Choose the default sorting for that collection

Setting Default Sorting for Collections

As an administrator, you can set intelligent defaults for each collection:

1. In the Collections settings, click Edit Collection on any collection
2. Choose a Default Sort option from the dropdown
3. Save your changes

For example, you might set an "Newswire" collection to default to "Events Happening Soon" so users always see upcoming events at the top when they filter by that collection.

Tips for Best Results

• For event organizers: Use "Events Happening Soon" to keep upcoming events visible
• For announcements: "Newest First" ensures users see the latest information
• For reference materials: Alphabetical sorting helps users find specific topics quickly

• For administrators: Set thoughtful collection defaults to improve the user experience automatically

Need Help?

If you're having trouble with sorting or collections, contact your administrator or reach out to our support team.