Working with Components

Components are the building blocks of campaigns in Tango.ad. They allow you to add content and interactive elements such as text, images, buttons, forms, coupon codes, and countdowns to your campaign.

Using the Design Editor, you can add components to your campaign, arrange them within rows, and customize their appearance and behavior.

For an overview of the Design Editor, see Design Editor Overview

Design Editor Dashboard

Components Panel

The Components Panel is located on the left side of the Design Editor.

The Content tab contains the components that you can add to your campaign.

Available components shown in the editor include:

  • Image – Add an image to your campaign.
  • Form Field – Add a form field for collecting visitor information.
  • Email Input – Add an email input field for collecting email addresses.
  • Counter – Add a countdown or counter element.
  • Text – Add headings, descriptions, labels, or other text.
  • Close Button – Allow visitors to close the popup.
  • Button – Add a clickable call-to-action button.
  • Dismiss – Add a dismiss option for the campaign.
  • Coupon Code – Display a promotional or discount code.
  • Spacer – Add empty space between elements.
  • HTML – Add custom HTML content to the campaign.

For more information about individual components, see Working with Content Blocks.

Components Left Panel

Rows

The Rows tab allows you to manage the structure of your campaign layout.

Rows provide the areas where content components can be placed. You can use multiple rows to organize different sections of your popup or campaign.

For example, you can create separate areas for:

  • A promotional image
  • A headline and description
  • An email form
  • A call-to-action button
  • A coupon code

For more information, see Managing Rows and Layout.

Rows tab

For more information about arranging and styling campaign layouts, see Layout & Styling.


Adding a Component

To add a component to your campaign:

  1. Open the Content tab in the left panel.
  2. Find the component you want to use.
  3. Drag the component onto the campaign canvas.
  4. Drop it into the appropriate row or content area.
  5. Configure the component settings in the right panel.

The available settings depend on the component you select.

How to add a Component

Working with Components on the Canvas

The center of the Design Editor is the campaign canvas. This is where you arrange the components that make up your campaign.

After adding a component, select it on the canvas to access its available settings.

Depending on the selected component, the right-side settings panel may allow you to customize options such as:

  • Content
  • Size
  • Position
  • Typography
  • Colors
  • Borders
  • Spacing
  • Actions
  • Visibility

The available settings depend on the type of component you select.

For more information about styling elements, see Typography and Text Styling and Background and Visual Styling



Customizing the Popup

The right panel provides settings for the selected campaign step.

When the popup or step itself is selected, the editor can display settings such as:

  • Popup
  • Sticker
  • Background
  • Visibility
  • Display popup
  • Desktop
  • Mobile
  • Delay
  • Borders
  • Radius
  • Width
  • Style
  • Color
  • Drop Shadow

For example, the Display popup settings allow you to control whether the popup is displayed on desktop and mobile devices. You can also configure a display delay.

For additional information, see Popup Design Settings.

Display Settings

For additional campaign-level configuration, see Campaign Settings.


Popup, Sticker, and Background Settings

When the campaign step is selected, the right panel provides three main configuration areas:

Use the Popup tab to configure the appearance and behavior of the popup.

Available settings may include:

  • Display popup
  • Desktop visibility
  • Mobile visibility
  • Delay
  • Border radius
  • Border width
  • Border style
  • Border color
  • Drop shadow

Sticker

The Sticker tab contains settings for the campaign sticker when a sticker is used.

Stickers can provide an alternative way for visitors to reopen or interact with a campaign.

For more information, see Working with Stickers.

Background

The Background tab allows you to configure the background appearance of the selected campaign area.

For more information, see Background and Visual Styling.

Navigation: Popup, Sticker, and Background Settings

Display Settings

The Visibility section allows you to control where and when the selected popup is displayed.

The editor shown in the screenshot includes:

  • Display popup
  • Desktop
  • Mobile
  • Delay (sec)

For example, you can enable the popup for desktop and mobile visitors and specify a delay such as 8 seconds.

Use these settings together with your workflow configuration to control when visitors see the campaign.

For more advanced targeting and timing, see Triggers and Conditions and Actions.


Using the Content Components

Image

The Image component allows you to add visual content to your campaign.

Use images for:

  • Product promotions
  • Brand visuals
  • Promotional banners
  • Product recommendations

    For detailed image settings, see Image Content Properties.

Image Component Panel

Form Field

The Form Field component allows you to add an input field to a campaign form.

Use form fields when you need to collect information from visitors.

For more information, see Form Field Content Properties.

Form Properties

Email Input

The Email Input component allows visitors to enter their email address.

It is commonly used for:

  • Newsletter signups
  • Lead generation
  • Promotional offers
  • Email collection campaigns

For detailed settings, see Email Input Settings and Email Input Content Properties.

For a complete email collection example, see Grow Your Email List.

Email Input Properties

Counter

The Counter component can be used to display a countdown or time-based element.

It can help create urgency for limited-time promotions or offers.

For more information, see Counter Properties.

Component Properties

Text

The Text component allows you to add written content to your campaign.

You can use it for:

  • Headlines
  • Descriptions
  • Promotional messages
  • Labels
  • Instructions

Keep text concise and focused on the main campaign goal.

For more information, see Text Content Properties and Typography and Text Styling.

Text Properties

Close Button

The Close Button allows visitors to dismiss the popup.

Use it to provide visitors with a clear way to close the campaign.

For more information, see Close Button Content Properties.

Close Button Properties

Button

The Button component allows you to add a clickable call-to-action.

Buttons can be used to encourage visitors to:

  • Visit a product page
  • Claim an offer
  • Continue to another step
  • Perform another configured campaign action

For more information, see Button Content Properties and Configuring Element Actions.

Button Properties

Dismiss

The Dismiss component provides visitors with an option to dismiss the campaign without using the main close button.

It can be useful when you want to provide a text-based dismissal option.

For more information, see Dismiss Content Properties.

Dismiss Properties

Coupon Code

The Coupon Code component allows you to display a promotional code within your campaign.

Use it for:

  • Discount offers
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Special customer incentives

For more information, see Coupon Code Content Properties and Coupons Overview.

Coupon Code

Spacer

The Spacer component adds empty space between other elements.

Use spacers to improve the visual separation between components and create a cleaner layout.

For more information, see Spacer Properties.

Spacer Properties

HTML

The HTML component allows you to add custom HTML content to your campaign.

You can use it when you need to add content that is not available through the standard components.

For more information, see HTML Content Properties

HTML

Advanced Mode

The Design Editor includes an Advanced mode option in the lower-left area of the editor.

Enable Advanced mode when you need access to additional editing and configuration options.

For more information about advanced layout and styling options, see Managing Rows and Layout.

Advanced Mode

Design with AI

The Design with AI button is available below the Components panel.

Use this feature to generate campaign designs with AI instead of building the entire layout manually.

AI-generated designs can then be reviewed and customized in the Design Editor.

For more information, see Design with AI and AI Design.

Design with AI

Working with Multiple Steps

The bottom of the Design Editor displays the campaign steps.

In the example shown, the campaign contains:

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Add step

Each step can contain its own campaign content and configuration.

To add another step:

  1. Click + Add step.
  2. Configure the new step.
  3. Add the required components.
  4. Customize the step's appearance and behavior.

Multiple steps are useful for creating multi-stage experiences such as surveys, progressive offers, and customer journeys.

For more information, see Configuring Campaign Steps.

Multiple Steps

Zooming the Canvas

The Zoom controls are available in the lower-left corner of the Design Editor.

You can:

  • Click − to zoom out.
  • Click + to zoom in.
  • Use the displayed percentage to see the current zoom level.

Zooming helps you work comfortably with larger or more detailed campaign designs.

Zoom Controls

Preview and Save

The top-right toolbar includes controls for previewing and saving your campaign.

Use Preview mode to review how the campaign will appear before publishing.

Click Save Campaign to save your changes.

Preview and Save

For more information, see Saving and Publishing a Campaign.


Best Practices

To create effective campaigns:

  • Keep the layout simple and focused.
  • Use only the components needed to achieve your campaign goal.
  • Organize content into clear rows.
  • Maintain consistent spacing between components.
  • Use high-quality images.
  • Keep calls to action clear and easy to find.
  • Check both desktop and mobile visibility settings.
  • Preview the campaign before publishing.
  • Test interactive components such as buttons, forms, and coupon codes.

Tips

  • Start with the most important content and add supporting components afterward.
  • Use Rows to organize different sections of your campaign.
  • Use Spacer components to create consistent visual separation.
  • Use Design with AI when you want to quickly generate a starting layout.
  • Enable Advanced mode when additional configuration options are needed.
  • Use multiple steps when creating more complex customer journeys.
  • Use the HTML component when custom HTML content is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What components can I add to a campaign?

  • The Design Editor includes components such as Image, Form Field, Email Input, Counter, Text, Close Button, Button, Dismiss, Coupon Code, Spacer, and HTML.

Can I use multiple components in one campaign?

  • Yes. You can add multiple components and arrange them within rows to create the desired layout.

Can I create multiple campaign steps?

  • Yes. Click + Add step at the bottom of the Design Editor to create additional steps. For more information, see Configuring Campaign Steps.

Can I generate a design using AI?

  • Yes. Click Design with AI to use AI to generate a campaign design. You can then customize the generated design in the editor. See Design with AI for more information.

Can I control whether my popup appears on desktop or mobile?

  • Yes. Popup settings include Desktop and Mobile visibility options.

Can I add custom HTML to my campaign?

  • Yes. Use the HTML component to add custom HTML content to your campaign. See HTML Content Properties for more information.

Related Articles

Did this answer your question? Thanks for the feedback There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.