Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fanfare.io/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Getting Started
This guide walks you through the initial setup process for your Fanfare account and helps you configure your organization for the first time.
Account Creation
Sign Up
- Navigate to the Fanfare sign-up page
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email address by clicking the confirmation link
Caption: Create your Fanfare account with email and password
Organization Setup
After verifying your email, you’ll be prompted to set up your organization. This is a one-time setup process.
Caption: Complete the organization setup to access the dashboard
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|
| Company Name | Your business or organization name | ”Acme Inc.” |
| Time Zone | Default time zone for experiences | ”America/New_York” |
First-Time Dashboard Experience
When you first access the dashboard, you’ll see the quick actions panel instead of analytics data. This is because you haven’t created any experiences yet.
Caption: New accounts see quick actions to help get started
Recommended Setup Order
For the best experience, we recommend completing setup in this order:
- Configure Organization Settings - Set up your basic organization details
- Set Up Branding - Customize colors and logos for your experiences
- Create Products - Add products that consumers will access through experiences
- Create Audiences - Define consumer segments for targeted access
- Launch Your First Experience - Create a queue, auction, draw, or appointment
Navigate to Settings > Organization to configure your basic organization details.
Caption: Configure your organization’s basic settings
Key Settings
- Company Name - Displayed in consumer-facing experiences
- Time Zone - Used as the default for all experience scheduling
- Logo - Your organization’s logo (configured in Brand settings)
Step 2: Set Up Branding
Navigate to Settings > Brand to customize how your experiences look.
Caption: Customize your brand colors and logo
Brand Customization Options
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Primary Color | Main brand color used for buttons and accents |
| Background Color | Background color for experience pages |
| Text Color | Default text color |
| Logo | Header logo displayed on experience pages |
| Email Settings | From name and reply-to address for notifications |
Step 3: Create Your First Product
Before creating experiences, add at least one product to your catalog.
- Navigate to Products in the sidebar
- Click Create Product
- Fill in the product details
Caption: Add a product to make available through experiences
Product Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|
| Name | Yes | Product display name |
| Description | No | Detailed product description |
| Image | No | Product image URL or upload |
| External ID | No | Your internal product SKU or ID |
| Variants | No | Size, color, or other variant options |
Step 4: Create Your First Audience
Audiences define who can access your experiences.
- Navigate to Audiences in the sidebar
- Click Create Audience
- Define audience rules or import consumers
Caption: Create an audience to control access to experiences
Audience Types
- Dynamic Audiences - Membership determined by rules (e.g., loyalty tier, purchase history)
- Static Audiences - Manually added or imported consumers
- Loyalty Tier Audiences - Automatically created based on loyalty levels
Step 5: Launch Your First Experience
Now you’re ready to create your first experience.
- Navigate to Experiences in the sidebar
- Click Create Experience
- Choose an experience type:
- Queue - First-come, first-served access
- Draw - Random selection from entries
- Auction - Competitive bidding
- Appointment - Scheduled time slots
Caption: Choose from four experience types based on your use case
Quick Start: Creating a Queue
- Select Queue as the experience type
- Enter a name for your experience
- Select the product to offer
- Choose the audience that can access it
- Set the start and end dates
- Configure inventory limits
- Click Create Experience
Caption: Complete the queue creation form to launch your first experience
Subscription Plans
Fanfare offers multiple subscription tiers based on your needs:
| Plan | Monthly Entries | Best For |
|---|
| Free | 100 | Testing and evaluation |
| Basic | 10,000 | Small businesses |
| Pro | 100,000 | Growing businesses |
| Enterprise | Unlimited | Large organizations |
Navigate to Billing from the user menu to view plans and upgrade.
Caption: Choose a subscription plan based on your expected usage
Integrations
Fanfare integrates with popular platforms to enhance your workflows:
Available Integrations
| Integration | Description | Setup Location |
|---|
| Klaviyo | Import audiences from Klaviyo lists | Settings > Integrations |
| Stripe | Accept payments for auctions | Settings > Payments |
| Shopify | Sync products and audiences | Shopify App Store |
Caption: Connect Fanfare with your existing tools
Getting Help
In-App Support
- Click the help icon in the navigation for contextual help
- Toast notifications provide feedback on actions
- Error messages include actionable guidance
Documentation
- Browse this documentation for detailed guides
- Use the search to find specific topics
For additional help:
Next Steps
Now that you’ve completed initial setup, explore these guides: