
With so many organizations switching to Virtual Auctions, it’s important to get your site set up properly prior to marketing out to your donors. To get started, follow these steps:
#1 – Create your Landing Page for your Virtual Auction
Most Landing Pages include information about your event, a video (YouTube embed), Sponsor Info, Tickets/RSVP/Sponsor Opportunities, and an Auction Preview



#2 – Create a Welcome Text Message
Welcome Text Message (the message Bidders receive when they Register for your Event)
Hi [f], thanks for registering for Back to School with “Your Organization Name”! Click here to check out some of the wonderful auction items and start bidding today – [u]
To update in HelloFund: Click Software Settings: Auction Settings: Butler Settings
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#3 – Create a Welcome Email Message

To update in HelloFund: Click Landing Page Content: Login/Registration Area and scroll down to Register to Bid – Customize Welcome Email
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#4 – Register yourself as a Bidder so you can see the process as your Donors would receive it


