How to Enable Email Notifications for Feature Updates in the Feature Voting Widget?

The Feature Voting widget provides a great way to keep your users engaged and informed about the progress of their requested features. By enabling the Email Notification option in the workflow status settings, you can automatically notify users when a feature’s status is updated to "Done", letting them know their request has been fulfilled.

This feature ensures transparency and helps build trust with your users, keeping them actively involved in the development process. Here's how to set it up and use it effectively:

Step 1: Access the Workflow Status Settings

1. Log in to your Common Ninja dashboard and open your Feature Voting widget.
2. On the left-hand menu of the editor, scroll down to the Workflow Status section.

Step 2: Enable Workflow Status and Email Notifications

1. Turn On Workflow Status:

   • Toggle the Enable Workflow Status option to activate the feature workflow settings.
     
     
     
     
   • This will allow you to define and display the progress stages of each feature (e.g., "Pending," "In Progress," "Done").
     
     

2. Enable Email Notifications:

   • Within the Workflow Status settings, toggle the Enable Email Notification option.
     
     
     
     
   • This ensures that users who have subscribed to updates for specific features will be notified via email when the feature’s status changes to "Done."

Understand How It Works for Your Users

• Voting and Subscribing:

  • When a user votes for a feature, they have a "notify me" button next to the feature:
    
    
  • When they're pressing it, they are being asked if they want to receive updates about that feature.
    
    
    
    
  • This subscription ensures they will be informed of any changes in the feature’s status.
    
    

• Email Notifications:

  • When you mark a feature as "Done" in the widget editor's Entries tab, the system will allow you to send an email notification to all users who voted for that feature.
    
    
    
    
  • The notification informs users that their requested feature is now ready.

Conclusion

Enabling email notifications within the Feature Voting widget is a powerful way to keep your users engaged and satisfied. By notifying them when a feature they voted for is completed, you not only improve transparency but also foster a stronger connection between your product and its users.

If you have any questions or need assistance in setting this up, feel free to reach out to our support team. We're here to help you make the most of this feature and ensure your users stay informed and valued!