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How Using the “Get Alerts!” Button Boosts Client Engagement

The Get Alerts! button on Sierra Interactive helps turn casual visitors into active leads by encouraging them to sign up for listing alerts based on what they’re already browsing.

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.

Table of Contents 

  1. How It Works

  2. Where to Find the Button

  3. How It Appears on Different Devices

  4. Best Practices

  5. Troubleshooting & Common Questions

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
  • Uses your site’s Primary color from Site Layout Settingsget alerts

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 actionsget alerts pop up

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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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