How the Get Alerts Button Works in Sierra Interactive Community Pages

Table of Contents 

• Why This Feature Matters

• How It Works

• Where to Find the Button

• How It Appears on Different Devices

• Best Practices

• Troubleshooting & Common Questions

Why This Feature Matters

When a visitor is viewing listings in a specific area, they’re already showing intent. The Get Alerts! button makes it easy for them to stay updated without needing to search again.

This helps you:

• Capture more registered leads
• Automatically create saved searches for those leads
• Keep them engaged with relevant listing updates

If a visitor frequently checks listings in a specific neighborhood, activating alerts keeps them informed about new, relevant listings, enhancing their chances of conversion into a client.

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How it Works

1. Visitor clicks “Get Alerts!”

• The button appears on Community Pages that include a saved search widget.

2. System creates a saved search

• The alert is based on the filters currently applied to the listings on that page.

3. User is prompted to log in or sign up

• Existing lead (not logged in): Prompted to log in, then the alert is saved
• New visitor: Prompted to register, which creates a lead and saves the alert

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Where to Find the Button

• Located on Community Pages with a saved search widget
• Positioned next to the Refine Results button

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How It Appears on Different Devices

• Desktop (no sidebar): Next to “Refine Results”
• Desktop (with sidebar): Adjusts based on layout
• Mobile: Displays as “Alerts!”, with the Sort button moved below other actions

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Best Practices

• Customize your Community Page filters to attract specific buyer types.

• Use consistent primary button colors for brand recognition across all CTAs.

• Combine “Get Alerts!” with welcome campaigns or listing alert emails for better follow-through.

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Troubleshooting & Common Questions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Button not showing? → Ensure the Community Page has a saved search widget enabled.

• Color not matching?→ Check your Primary color setting in Site Layout Settings.

FAQs

• Can I rename the button?

  No, the button label is fixed as “Get Alerts!” on desktop and “Alerts!” on mobile.

• What listings will be included in the alert?

  The saved search will match the active listing criteria shown in the widget on that specific Community Page.

• Is this available on all site templates?
  Yes, as long as the Community Page uses the saved search widget.

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