Fountain Docs

Quickstart (New User)

Create and prep your first Show safely.

1. Create The Show

  1. Go to Shows > Create New Show.
  2. Fill Title Block fields: H3, H1, H3_2.
  3. Add Conversational Date Range.
  4. Add Description (placeholder space if needed).

2. Configure Core Fields

  1. Button URL: use relative URL for internal redirects.
  2. Venue Map: paste Google Maps embed code.
  3. Organization: for imported content, prefer Lincoln Center.

3. Add Image Correctly

  1. Upload image in Image Select.
  2. Save the Show.
  3. Re-open the Show.
  4. Add image caption and photo credit.

4. Set Right-Rail Controls

  1. Display in Section: set to Events for live events.
  2. Is Featured: keep No unless required.
  3. Hide from On Demand: set Hide for live events.
  4. Enable Add to Calendar: generally Enable.
  5. Visibility: keep Invisible until approval.
  6. Add relevant tags (Free, Family, venue, series, genre).

5. Preview Before Launch

  1. Save content.
  2. Re-open and click Preview.
  3. If template is wrong, use the right preview pattern:
  • Atrium: http://preview.lincolncenter.org/venue/atrium/<your-page-slug>
  • Summer in the City: http://preview.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/<your-page-slug>

6. Ticketing Setup

  • Single date: remove Ticket URL from Basics and use Ticketing tab button(s).
  • Multiple dates: first URL in Basics, then date-specific URLs in Dates tab.

7. Final Pre-Publish Check

  • Content copy reviewed
  • Image/crop appropriate
  • Links tested
  • Visibility still Invisible
  • Stakeholder approval received