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Over the next year we will be “deprecating” our widgets. As the Java programming language has defined: “You may have heard the term, “self-deprecating humor,” or humor that minimizes the speaker’s importance. A deprecated class or method is like that. It is no longer important. It is so unimportant, in fact, that you should no longer use it, […]
We have made a nice little addition to the Results Widget, with the option to add a custom button at the bottom with a link. This is useful for timers who are moving to RunSignUp, but may have legacy results on another website or there may be another website with other results. Create a Widget […]
We have made two nice improvements to widget styles. The first is to set full width on a widget rather than a specific width like 600 pixels. This will fill the available space in the area you place the widget. For example, this page below is showing a Sponsor Widget: The second improvement is matching […]
We have made an update to allow links in the Race Calendar Widget used by stores, clubs and timing sites to open up a new browser Tab directly to the RunSignUp Race page. The setting is found under the Partner Dashboard under Widget -> Widget Style:
We have optimized the Race Calendar Widget for viewing on Mobile. Here is an example big screen version from Playmakers: If you go to that URL from your phone, it will look like this:
We have added the ability exclude certain Race or Timer results from the Results Listing Widget that many running stores, partners and timers use to automatically show results as they are posted. This option is available to Partners on their Widget Creation or Edit page.
If a race gives a timer access, then the timer will now be able to access to create and edit widgets.
We have done an integration with HEP Data to provide an easy way for donors to find out if their companies have a matching gift program and how to process those matching gifts. Below is an example: To set this up, go to the Donations -> Basic Setup -> Display Settings That will bring up a […]
We have added an option to remove the listing of virtual races from Race Calendar widgets that many clubs, timers and websites use to show a list of races in their area. This option appears in the Calendar configuration area where you set up your widgets.
We have introduced a Countdown Clock Widget for races. Like any widget, this is configured in the Widget pages. First you Create a Countdown Clock Widget: Then configure the Widget with the various options for Date and Time, size, whether it is plain text blocks or a flip style, and Units to show (Months, Weeks, […]
We have added another widget – this time for showing the # of participants relative to the participant cap. (Caution – remember when you have a sell out race these numbers may change a lot in the 2 minutes it takes people to register – and caps are calculated on the final step of registration. […]
We have added a new Calendar Results Widget option for partners that is the same look and feel as the option available in Partner Websites. Configuration option is as shown below:
You can now include and exclude specific Timer races in addition to races in our Race Calendar Widget. This makes it easier for a timer to have a calendar of all the races they time. We have also added an option to include only specific races. Here is the new setup:
We have added the capability to direct Referrals to your own URL. To get the referral codes to work, you will need to check for a GET parameter of “raceRefCode” in your site’s URL. Then, when outputting the widget code, you will need to add raceRefCode=<CODE> to the RunSignUp URL.
Race Calendar Widgets are a quick and easy way for running stores, clubs and timers to put a list of races on their website. We have added a few options to allow for: Customize title to something other than “Race” – this is useful for Clubs who might have a training run calendar Highlight specific […]
We have added a couple of new widgets. The first is a list of Top Fundraisers. You have the ability to set the number of fundraisers who appear, and as usual customize the look and feel to match your website. The second widget is for Partners only, and allows you to create a Race […]
You can now customize the “Add Race” Widget that many running stores and clubs use to enable races to post on their race calendar by renaming “Race” to something else, like “Event”. In the Widget Creation, you select the “Add Race Widget” (top red circle), and then rename the word “Race” to whatever you want, […]
Widget are the way to embed RunSignUp pages directly on your own website (kind of like how you can embed YouTube videos on your website). We have simplified the Creation and Editing of Widgets by breaking them into two pieces. The Widget Creation allows you to set the name, pick the widget type (like Race […]
At RunSignUp, we’re technology nerds. We love thinking of – and then creating – fancy new features and functionality, but in a vacuum that technology is useless. Andy Harris from Columbus Running Company gave a great presentation at the 2015 RunSignUp Race Director/Timer Symposium on harnessing technology options to make your race stand out. Topics covered […]
As we transition all of the pages for the new Race Website, we have also introduced the ability to use the new Color Customization to widgets. During the transition period (until around the end of September, 2015) the old color styling will also be available for older pages. During the transition period, if you want […]
We rolled out a new look and feel to the Calendar widget this morning. The new calendar looks better and is easier for users. There were no changes needed on the websites that used the widget. The Calendar widget is perfect for running stores or running clubs so they can put a list of local […]
We have a series Customer Case Studies, in which we take your stories and share your challenges and successes as a learning tool for other RunSignUp users. This Tomoka Marathon Case Study focuses on using RunSignUp as a central data point for everything from registration to race day and volunteer coordination. View the PDF Version of the Tomoka Marathon […]
Now you can put a scrolling list of donors anywhere on your website, as well as our cool fundraising goal wheel. The example on the right shows each widget. These widgets can be placed anywhere on your website with a simple line of code. Building these widgets is simple. Go to the Promotion -> Widget […]
We have a series Customer Case Studies, in which we take your stories and share your challenges and successes as a learning tool for other RunSignUp users. This Ventura Marathon Case Study focuses on Self-Service Participant Management, Sponsors, and Club Discounts & Cross Promotion. View the PDF Version of the Birmingham Track Club Case Study Birmingham Track Club […]
We have added a new widget – “Edit Registration” as one of the widget options that can be created. This widget allows a race to have a webpage to direct people to who want to make changes to their registration. With this widget on your site, runners can now go directly to their registration for […]
The RunSignUp Widget now works with Responsive Design websites. The planned new Widget 2.0 release next week will make some of this easier, but the technical documentation is below for completeness: The widget is now responsive to the custom width. The tab colors will need to be overridden in widgetHead.tpl, but the custom width feature […]
With the new Responsive Mobile 2.0 user interface, we are also enhancing the look and feel for people who use our widgets on their sites for registration. The one at the right shows the new Profile in a cool set of colors as an example. Here is another example that allows you to set the […]
Many races are using the RunSignUp Widget on their own website. One of the cool options you can set is to have a “transparent” background. This means the background of your site is what shows. You can see a couple of nice examples on the right. To do this, set a parameter of “transparent=T” in […]
Widgets are the way that you can put registration (and many other things like lists of races) right on your website. We are continually improving these features. Most of this is customer driven, so if you see something that you want or like, send us an email! The screen shot at the right is just […]
How many sites have a list of races? Timers, Running Stores, Running Clubs all would like to have a current list of races. And how much of a hassle is it to maintain them? What if you want others to add to the list in a self-serve manner? How do you handle the year as […]
Our Monthly Webinar is a chance to see some of the latest advances from RunSignUp and how your race can take advantage of them. We also open the floor to any questions. Topics from the December Webinar include: Results Gift Certificates Sponsor Images Registration on Your Website Video Help New Race Director User Interface
We have added a very simple way for you to add Sponsor images and links to your race information page on RunSignUp. This feature uploads your images and puts them in a standard sized 175 X 175 pixel box in a special Sponsor Section on the Race Information page – right above the default map […]
RunSignUp is designed to let races do registration right on their own website! This helps races build their own community, and makes it far simpler for runners. Here is a video showing some examples of races who provide registration right on their own websites: If you want to do this for your race, follow this […]
I come from the Internet Technology business with a lot of focus on open source and the newer Cloud models. This has been a driving force in how we have thought about designing and delivering RunSignUp. I just re-read an article by a friend of mine on The Open Web. It is a bit geeky […]
Winter Updates – all of these features are currently available: Age-Base Pricing – You can set pricing for multiple age ranges. RunSignUp automatically calculates the prices so when Mom signs herself and her family up everyone is assigned the right price automatically. It is accessed via the “Customize” tab and the “Registration” sub-tab in your Race […]
