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Template Library

The Template Library provides professionally designed, ready-to-use display layouts that help you get started quickly with BrandCast. Whether you're setting up retail product showcases, restaurant menu boards, or corporate announcements, our templates save you time while ensuring professional results.

Overview​

Templates are pre-built layouts designed for specific industries and use cases. Each template comes with:

  • Professional design - Created by design experts for maximum visual impact
  • Industry-specific layouts - Tailored to your business type
  • Content placeholders - Clear spots for your images, text, and media
  • Customizable themes - Adjust colors to match your brand
  • Responsive design - Works perfectly on all display sizes

Benefits of Using Templates​

Save Time​

  • Get displays running in minutes, not hours
  • No design experience needed
  • Skip the layout creation process

Professional Results​

  • Designed by experts for your industry
  • Tested for readability and visual appeal
  • Balanced layouts that look great

Easy Customization​

  • Start with a template, make it yours
  • Change colors, fonts, and content
  • Save your customized version for reuse

Industry Best Practices​

  • Layouts optimized for your business type
  • Content zones sized appropriately
  • Proven designs that work

Browsing Templates​

Access the Template Library​

  1. Navigate to Layouts in the main menu
  2. Click Template Library or Browse Templates
  3. The library opens showing all available templates

Template View Options​

Grid View (Default)

  • Visual preview of each template
  • Quick scanning of multiple options
  • Hover for more details

List View

  • Detailed information for each template
  • See ratings and usage statistics
  • Compare templates side-by-side

Template Information​

Each template card shows:

  • Preview image - Visual representation
  • Name and description - What it's for
  • Industry category - Business type
  • Rating - Community feedback (1-5 stars)
  • Usage count - How many times it's been used
  • Featured badge - Recommended templates

Template Categories​

Templates are organized by industry to help you find the perfect match:

Retail​

Perfect for stores, boutiques, and showrooms:

  • Product showcases with price displays
  • Sale announcements and promotions
  • Seasonal campaigns
  • New arrival highlights

Example Templates:

  • "Retail Product Showcase" - 3x3 grid for product displays
  • "Retail Slideshow with Sale Banner" - Full-screen promotions

QSR (Quick Service Restaurant)​

Designed for fast food and casual dining:

  • Menu boards with pricing
  • Daily specials
  • Combo meal promotions
  • Nutritional information displays

Example Templates:

  • "QSR Menu Board" - 3-column menu layout
  • "Daily Specials Board" - Featured items display

Corporate​

Professional layouts for offices and businesses:

  • Company announcements
  • Meeting room schedules
  • Welcome screens
  • Employee recognition
  • KPI dashboards

Example Templates:

  • "Corporate Announcements" - Headlines with content area
  • "Meeting Room Schedule" - Daily calendar view

Fitness​

Ideal for gyms and wellness centers:

  • Class schedules
  • Trainer profiles
  • Membership promotions
  • Motivational content

Example Templates:

  • "Fitness Class Schedule" - Weekly grid layout
  • "Trainer Spotlight" - Featured instructor display

Salon & Spa​

Beauty and wellness focused:

  • Service menus with pricing
  • Stylist portfolios
  • Special offers
  • Product promotions

Event Centers​

For venues and event spaces:

  • Event calendars
  • Today's events
  • Venue maps
  • Sponsor recognition

Medical & Healthcare​

Patient-focused layouts:

  • Wait time displays
  • Health tips
  • Service information
  • Provider directories

Real Estate​

Property-focused designs:

  • Property showcases
  • Open house announcements
  • Agent profiles
  • Market statistics

Automotive​

Car dealerships and service centers:

  • Vehicle showcases
  • Service specials
  • Finance offers
  • Parts promotions

Hospitality​

Hotels and restaurants:

  • Guest welcome screens
  • Restaurant menus
  • Event schedules
  • Local attractions

Education​

Schools and training centers:

  • Class schedules
  • Announcements
  • Event calendars
  • Achievement displays

General​

Versatile templates for any business:

  • Welcome screens
  • Information boards
  • Image galleries
  • Video displays

Using a Template​

Step 1: Select a Template​

  1. Browse the Template Library
  2. Click on a template to view details
  3. Review the preview and requirements
  4. Click Use This Template

Step 2: Configure Your Content​

The template wizard opens with clear instructions:

  1. Upload Your Logo

    • Click the logo placeholder
    • Upload your business logo
    • Adjust size and position if needed

  2. Add Your Text Content

    • Fill in text fields (business name, headlines, etc.)
    • Each field shows helpful placeholder text
    • Follow the character limit recommendations

  3. Upload Images/Videos

    • Click image placeholders
    • Upload your product photos or videos
    • System automatically resizes to fit

  4. Customize Colors (Optional)

    • Adjust primary and secondary colors
    • Change text colors for readability
    • Preview changes in real-time

Step 3: Review and Save​

  1. Preview Your Layout

    • See how it looks with your content
    • Check text readability
    • Verify all content is visible

  2. Name Your Layout

    • Give it a descriptive name
    • Example: "Store Front - Summer Sale"

  3. Save and Apply

    • Click Save Layout
    • Apply to displays immediately or schedule for later

Customizing Templates​

Quick Customizations​

After applying a template, you can make quick adjustments:

  • Resize content areas - Drag corners to adjust
  • Change fonts - Select from available fonts
  • Adjust spacing - Fine-tune padding and margins
  • Swap content - Replace images or text easily

Advanced Customization​

For more control, enter the Layout Editor:

  1. Click Edit Layout from your saved template

  2. Access full editing capabilities:

    • Add new content zones
    • Remove unnecessary areas
    • Adjust layering (z-index)
    • Apply animations or transitions

  3. Save as a new layout or update existing

Brand Consistency​

Maintain your brand across all displays:

  • Save color schemes - Reuse across templates
  • Upload brand assets - Logos, fonts, graphics
  • Create style guides - Document your preferences
  • Share with team - Ensure consistency

Featured templates are specially curated selections that offer:

  • Most popular - Widely used and tested
  • Best practices - Follow industry standards
  • Versatile - Work for multiple use cases
  • High ratings - Community approved
  • Regular updates and improvements
  • Priority support
  • Additional customization options
  • Proven effectiveness

Check the "Featured" filter to see current selections, updated monthly based on:

  • Seasonal relevance
  • User feedback
  • Industry trends
  • New releases

Rating Templates​

Help the community by rating templates you've used:

How to Rate​

  1. Go to My Layouts or Template Library
  2. Find a template you've used
  3. Click the Rate button (star icon)
  4. Select 1-5 stars
  5. Optionally add a review

Rating Guidelines​

5 Stars - Excellent

  • Perfect for intended use
  • Easy to customize
  • Professional appearance
  • No issues

4 Stars - Very Good

  • Works well with minor adjustments
  • Good design
  • Met expectations

3 Stars - Good

  • Adequate but needs customization
  • Some limitations
  • Basic but functional

2 Stars - Fair

  • Significant customization needed
  • Design issues
  • Limited use cases

1 Star - Poor

  • Doesn't meet description
  • Major issues
  • Not recommended

Review Tips​

  • Be specific about what worked or didn't
  • Mention your industry/use case
  • Include customization tips
  • Stay constructive and helpful

Creating Custom Templates​

Turn your layouts into reusable templates:

When to Create a Template​

Create a template when you have:

  • A layout you use repeatedly
  • A design worth sharing with your team
  • Industry-specific needs not covered
  • Unique content arrangements

How to Save as Template​

  1. Perfect Your Layout

    • Design and test thoroughly
    • Ensure it works with different content
    • Check on various display sizes

  2. Save as Template

    • In Layout Editor, click Save as Template
    • Fill in template details:
      • Name and description
      • Category and industry tags
      • Required content types
      • Instructions for users

  3. Set Visibility

    • Private - Only you can use it
    • Team - Share with your organization
    • Public - Share with BrandCast community (pending review)

Template Best Practices​

Design Considerations:

  • Use relative sizing for responsiveness
  • Leave space for varying text lengths
  • Choose readable fonts and sizes
  • Ensure good contrast ratios

Content Zones:

  • Clearly label each area
  • Provide helpful placeholder text
  • Set appropriate size limits
  • Include usage instructions

Documentation:

  • Write clear descriptions
  • List all requirements
  • Include optimal image sizes
  • Provide example content

Template Requirements​

Understanding what each template needs:

Required vs Optional Content​

Required Content (Red asterisk *)

  • Must be provided to use template
  • Usually includes logo and main text
  • Cannot proceed without these

Optional Content

  • Enhances the template
  • Can be left empty
  • Adds flexibility

Content Source Types​

Templates may require:

Images

  • Logo files (PNG with transparency preferred)
  • Product photos
  • Background images
  • Staff photos

Text

  • Business name
  • Headlines and taglines
  • Descriptions
  • Pricing information

Videos

  • Background loops
  • Product demonstrations
  • Promotional content

Integrations

  • Google Slides presentations
  • Calendar feeds
  • Social media feeds
  • Weather widgets

Optimal Specifications​

Each template provides recommended specs:

Images:

  • Resolution (e.g., 1920x1080)
  • Aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 1:1)
  • File format (JPG, PNG)
  • File size limits

Videos:

  • Format (MP4, MOV)
  • Resolution
  • Duration
  • File size

Text:

  • Character limits
  • Recommended length
  • Line breaks allowed

Industry Tags​

Find templates faster with industry tags:

How Tags Work​

  • Multiple tags per template
  • Search by single or multiple tags
  • Combine with categories
  • Filter by relevance

Common Tags​

Business Type:

  • retail, restaurant, corporate, medical
  • fitness, salon, automotive, hospitality

Use Case:

  • menu, schedule, promotion, welcome
  • announcement, showcase, calendar

Style:

  • modern, classic, minimal, bold
  • colorful, professional, casual

Season:

  • summer, winter, holiday, back-to-school
  • valentine, black-friday
  1. Click the search bar
  2. Type tag keywords
  3. Select from suggestions
  4. Combine multiple tags with commas
  5. Results update automatically

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues and Solutions​

Template Won't Load

  • Check internet connection
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Contact support if persists

Content Doesn't Fit

  • Review recommended specifications
  • Resize images before uploading
  • Adjust text length
  • Use the layout editor for fine-tuning

Colors Look Different

  • Check display color settings
  • Verify image color profiles
  • Adjust template theme colors
  • Test on actual display device

Missing Required Content

  • Review all required fields
  • Check for red asterisks
  • Ensure all uploads completed
  • Verify file formats are supported

Can't Save Customizations

  • Check account permissions
  • Verify storage quota
  • Ensure all required fields filled
  • Try saving with different name

Performance Tips​

For Best Results:

  • Use high-quality images
  • Keep text concise
  • Test on target display
  • Preview before publishing

Optimization:

  • Compress large images
  • Use web-optimized formats
  • Limit animations
  • Test loading times

Enhance your template usage with these features:

Best Practices​

Template Selection​

  1. Choose templates matching your industry
  2. Consider your content availability
  3. Think about update frequency
  4. Test before full deployment

Content Preparation​

  1. Gather all assets before starting
  2. Resize images to recommended specs
  3. Proofread all text content
  4. Have alternatives ready

Customization Strategy​

  1. Start with minimal changes
  2. Test each modification
  3. Save versions as you go
  4. Document what works

Deployment Tips​

  1. Preview on actual displays
  2. Test at different times of day
  3. Get feedback from viewers
  4. Iterate based on results

Support​

Need help with templates?

Resources:

  • Video tutorials in the Help Center
  • Template showcase with examples
  • Community forum for tips
  • Weekly template webinars

Contact Support:

  • In-app chat for quick questions
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Help Center: help.brandcast.app
  • Response time: Usually within 24 hours

Feature Requests:

  • Suggest new templates
  • Vote on community requests
  • Share your custom templates
  • Join our design community

The Template Library is continuously updated with new designs. Check back regularly for fresh templates and seasonal collections tailored to your business needs.