The Custom List feature lets you create a set of highly adaptable pages to add value and depth to your Event App. Each item and its page has its own unique icon, name, description, set of internal and external links, call to action buttons, and more! For a flexible way to provide attendees with a collection of detailed, actionable information, the Custom List feature is a perfect solution.

Custom List items can also be used in our embeddable content widgets!

In your Event navigation bar under 'Event App', click Features, then click Add Features.

In the modal that appears, search for the feature, click Add, then close the modal.

To customize the feature's name and icon or limit its visibility using groups, click the feature in the navigation bar, then click the Settings (⚙️) icon next to the feature's name. In the modal that appears, edit the following:

Click Save Changes when you finish editing the settings.

Categories classify different types of Custom List items. Applying a category to an item adds the name of the category below the list item's name and lets attendees filter items by category. If you plan to use categories, it's best to set them up before adding Custom List items. Read our article about creating categories for feature items to learn more.

From the Items tab, click New Item.

In the modal that appears, enter the following information:

Enter basic information about the Custom List item in the first several fields of the New Item modal.

Enter a Point of Contact Email address so attendees can click or tap a button to get in touch with a person or organization related to the item.

Consider adding a Meeting URL that lets attendees click or tap a button to book a meeting! Use a site like Calendly, and uncheck the 'Open link in external browser' box so that the calendar opens inside your Event App's web version instead of in a new tab. Web content always opens in Mobile App users' default browsers.

'Pass Data to URL' lets you auto-fill data fields in external sites. Read our article about the Pass Data to URL option to learn more.

Link the item to other features in your Event, such as Agenda Sessions, Live Stream features, and more. Read our article about Internal Links for more information.

Enter multiple Website URLs, phone numbers, or email addresses related to the item. Simply select the Link Type, enter a Link Name, and supply the number, email, or URL. Click Add New Item to insert more External Links. If you enter a URL and uncheck 'Open link in external browser', test in the Web App to ensure the site is embeddable.

Chat is a great way for attendees to engage with the person or organization the item relates to. If you enable Chat for a list item, ensure that someone with an attendee profile in the Event App is checking and responding to chats regularly.

In the Attachments field, upload presentations, abstracts, or any other documents you want to offer attendees. If you simply want to link to a document you uploaded elsewhere in your Event App, use an Internal Link instead.

To upload a document, simply click Upload Attachment(s) and follow the instructions in the uploader. After you've uploaded files, click the Settings (⋯) icon next to an item to rename or delete it.

When you're all done configuring the item, click Save Changes. You've added a Custom List item to your Event App! 🎊

Repeat the steps outlined above until you've added all the items you need. Remember that you can import multiple items at once.

After you've added categories and items, you can take several actions to manage each:

Now, let's examine how it all looks in a real Event App.

When attendees click or tap the Custom List feature, each item is listed in the order you set on the Webex Events Platform. The Label or Subtitle and Category, if applicable, appear below the item name. The example below shows a Custom List feature as a recordings hub for the event.

Remember that you can also embed a list of Custom List items in your website with widgets. However, attendees can't access Custom List content without logging in to your Event App.

Here are some great examples of how other organizers have used Custom Lists! 🙌

For a personalized discussion about how to use the Custom List feature in your Event App, schedule a demo or talk to your Webex Events contact!

After attendees have had the chance to click around the items in the Custom List, explore the Feature Comparison chart on the Event App Metrics page for insight into how they're interacting with the feature. The Feature Comparison chart includes the following data points:

To explore all of the additional data points outlined in the Export section of our Data Dashboard article, export the Metrics.

Now you know all about the Custom List feature. That was a long article! Have a cookie. 🍪 Want to simply provide a list of links to external sites? The Web List feature is for you.