Let\u2019s get into it.<\/em><\/p>\n After stacks<\/em> of feature requests for this one, we\u2019ve added another field to our Thrive lead generation element \u2013 A Date\/Time picker<\/strong>, available in Thrive Architect<\/a> or any of our products that use our visual editor.<\/p>\n Easy forms = more conversions… and that\u2019s what we want for you! The new date\/time picker that you can add to any<\/em> lead generation forms.<\/p>\n Timing is everything when it comes to scheduling appointments, booking reservations, or managing event sign-ups. Before this update, setting up a Date\/Time picker on your forms was a bit of a hassle and it added unnecessary steps to your process.<\/p>\n But now, we\u2019ve made it effortless. <\/em><\/p>\n With just a few clicks, you can drop in a fully customizable Date\/Time picker that\u2019s ready to go. No hoops, no headaches\u2014just a smooth, easy way for your visitors to lock in their preferred time.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re working on a lead generation form in Thrive Architect<\/a>, you\u2019ll find the Date\/Time field in the dropdown menu with the other form fields.<\/p>\n Look for the new Date\/Time field in the lead generation element.<\/p>\n Once you select this form, you\u2019ll get a variety of options to create a custom date\/time picker.<\/p>\n First, you can choose the \u201cPicker Type\u201d for your form field. Do you want your visitors to choose from a date range? Do you want the field to only <\/em>show dates? Or just time?<\/p>\n You can easily set it up in one click \u2013 it\u2019s that simple.<\/em><\/p>\n Pick your date\/time picker of preference.<\/p>\n Next, you can choose a format for your form field. If your website is tailored for a location that frames their dates in a specific way, you can easily set up that format by choosing from the ones in the list:<\/p>\n How do you want your dates represented? Its up to you!<\/p>\n And if your form includes a Time field, you can set specific intervals for your website visitors to choose from. This is perfect for appointment setting and reservation booking.<\/p>\n Add time intervals for easy front-facing adjusments.<\/p>\n You also get several other options to customize your field and ensure you have it set up the exact<\/em> way you want it to be:<\/p>\n You can exclude specific days of the week, disable future or past dates, or limit hours from your Date\/Time picker. That way you won\u2019t have to worry about someone booking an appointment on a day you\u2019re not available.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve configured your form field, hit \u201cApply\u201d and preview your new form to see if it works the way you want. Your visitors simply click on the field, make their selection in the calendar box that appears, and it’ll save to the form field.<\/p>\n Date and Time values are sent with any Email Notifications from your form, meaning it’s easy to let yourself or anyone on your team know when a new form submission has come through. This value can also be mapped to custom fields in your Email tool of choice.<\/p>\n So how can you use this in your business? Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n Appointment Booking: <\/strong>Make it super easy for your clients to choose the perfect time for a consultation. If they can\u2019t quickly and accurately select a time, they might just decide it\u2019s not worth the hassle and move on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Event Registration<\/strong>: Let attendees pick a time that suits them best for your webinar or event, while you control the availability to avoid any scheduling conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Restaurant Reservations:<\/strong> Allow customers to book their preferred time, ensuring they don\u2019t accidentally choose a time when you\u2019re closed or fully booked.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Urgent Services: <\/strong>If you offer services that require quick, on-demand scheduling\u2014like emergency plumbing, same-day deliveries, or last-minute consultations\u2014 allowing clients to instantly pick an available time slot can be the difference between securing a customer and losing them to a competitor. With the Date\/Time field, you can offer real-time availability, and help your clients get the immediate help they need. In turn, you get to capture the lead (and sale) when it\u2019s most urgent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n We’re all about conversions, and when it comes to getting people to convert, tiny details make a big difference. An easier Date\/Time picker can be the difference between a quick sale and a frustrated website visitor who doesn\u2019t want to go through so many steps.<\/p>\n It\u2019s simple to set up and makes your form fields even easier to fill out. And that\u2019s the Thrive Way.<\/p>\n Next up, we\u2019ve made a powerful addition to our Drip feature that gives you even more control over your course\u2019s release schedule<\/em> in Thrive Apprentice<\/a>.<\/p>\n Previously, you could specify whether you wanted your lessons to unlock once a week, once a month, or on a given calendar day. But you couldn\u2019t allocate a specific time of day \u2013 like 10am EST.<\/p>\n But now, you can.<\/em> And it\u2019s incredibly simple to set up.<\/p>\n Look for the new time<\/em> setting in Thrive Apprentice lesson-drip unlock settings.<\/p>\n Now you can apply a specific time to release your first lesson and to the rest of your lessons will follow along, too.<\/p>\n With this feature, you can schedule lessons to be released when your students are most likely to view and engage with the content. The impact? Higher<\/strong> completion rates, more<\/strong> engaged learners, and a stronger<\/strong> connection with your audience.<\/p>\n Plus, having a regular release time makes it easier for students to fit your course into their busy schedules. They\u2019ll know when to expect new lessons and can plan their learning around it.<\/p>\n From a marketing perspective, this feature is a big win. You can now sync lesson drops with your email campaigns, social media posts, and other promotions. This alignment can drive more awareness and ensure your students never miss a lesson.<\/p>\n In case you don\u2019t know how to get started, here are some practical ways to take advantage of this new feature:<\/p>\n Live Event Integration:<\/strong> If you\u2019re planning live Q&A sessions, webinars, or virtual meetups related to your course content, you can schedule lesson releases to coincide with these events. For example, release a lesson right before a live Q&A so students have fresh content in mind and can ask informed questions during the session.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Motivational Boosts:<\/strong> Schedule lessons to drop at times when your students might need an extra push\u2014like the middle of the week or right after a holiday. This can help maintain momentum and keep them engaged during periods when motivation typically dips.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Smart Content Sequencing:<\/strong> If your course includes content that builds on itself, you can time releases so students complete one part before moving on to the next. For example, release a foundational lesson at 10am and follow it up with a more advanced lesson in the afternoon, giving students time to digest the material.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This feature goes beyond creating convenience. We want you to have more control over your strategic course planning so your content lands in front of your students\u2019 eyes at the perfect time.<\/p>\n When it comes to a successful business strategy, the little things are just as important. In this case, you get more control to increase course engagement, offer an organized learning experience to your students, and build a solid rapport with them too.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a win for everyone involved!<\/p>\n Alongside our latest plugin updates, we’ve release two beautiful and fully-featured new themes for Thrive Theme Builder<\/a>. <\/p>\n Gallery<\/a> is the perfect WordPress theme for art galleries, photographers, illustrators, and all visual creatives. Powered by Thrive Theme Builder, it’s designed to make your work shine online.<\/p>\n Meet our brand new Gallery theme<\/p>\n This theme is versatile (perfect for any<\/strong> art niche), eye-catching (to reel in those visitors), and super easy to set up.<\/p>\n Thrive Theme Builder helps you create a new website quickly \u2013 and as simply as possible. The same goes for overhauls, too. In a few clicks, you can have a new theme to work with and customize to your liking.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n The Gallery theme<\/a> features a clean, minimalist design that puts your artwork front and center. <\/p>\n With its neutral color palette and ample white space, this theme creates the perfect<\/em> backdrop to highlight your exhibitions, photographs, illustrations, or any visual creations.<\/p>\n Calling all photographers, designers of all kinds, architects, illustrators, film companies, and even non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n If your line of work, or business, involves a lot of visuals \u2013 floor plans, building sketches, artwork, mission trips, exhibitions\u2026<\/p>\n You can easily use this theme to turn your work into a memorable experience for potential employers, clients, investors \u2013 the list goes on.<\/em><\/p>\n This theme template is exactly that \u2013 a template.<\/em><\/p>\n We equip you with a great head start, so you can dive in and customize your pages to match your exact brand or business.<\/p>\n You want a portfolio that stands out? One your prospects will stay on for more than a few minutes?<\/p>\n This is the one for you.<\/p>\n You’ve seen how our Gallery WordPress Theme shines for displaying art. But did you know it doubles up as an attention-grabbing online magazine theme? <\/p>\n With a few tweaks, you can turn your art-focused site into an engaging digital publication.<\/p>\n The same layout you used to display artwork can present your top stories and trending articles. <\/p>\n Your customizable homepage, which could guide visitors through exhibitions, will now lead readers through your latest content. Those sections you used for artist bios? They’ll work perfectly to introduce your columnists and contributors.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the beauty of this theme. It\u2019s not limited to one use case. If you aren\u2019t an artist, you can still use this theme to build a new website or overhaul your current one to look even better.<\/strong><\/p>\n Both templates work for creating a virtual gallery experience, or a super impressive portfolio for potential employers and clients.<\/p>\n What I really<\/em> love about Gallery, and what I think you’ll love, is how it grows with you. <\/p>\n Today you could be showcasing your photography portfolio, but tomorrow? You could easily<\/em> branch into digital art or start selling prints. Gallery is right there with you, every step of the way.<\/p>\n The best part? You don’t need to be a tech expert to make it work. Want to change colors to match your latest series? Easy. Need to reorganize your portfolio? Just drag and drop. That\u2019s the power of Thrive Theme Builder.<\/em><\/p>\n If you want to turn your website into a great user experience for your website visitors, no matter what niche you\u2019re in, this is the one for you. And when your site looks this good, people stick around, explore, and hopefully, become customers.<\/p>\n Gallery is your canvas for creating a stunning, professional website that your audience will love.<\/strong><\/p>\n Its sleek design and impressive layout make it effortless to show off your brand and leave your visitors going, \u201cWow! I want to know more about this business!\u201d <\/p>\n Ready to make your brand shine online? Dive into Gallery and watch your creativity come to life!<\/p>\n Oh, wait! We\u2019ve got a second theme for you in this release \u2013 our new Spa Theme for WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n1. New Date\/Time Field in All Thrive Lead Generation Forms<\/h2>\n
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2. New Thrive Apprentice Drip Feature: Apply an Exact Time to Your Drip Schedule<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nWays to Get the Most Out of This Feature<\/span><\/h5>\n
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3. Meet Gallery Theme: Turn Your Art Portfolio into a Professional Showcase<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMagazine-Ready: Captivate Your Readers<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nFully Customizable for Any Business<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nGallery Theme Specs: Bring Your Vision to Life<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n4. Meet Spa Theme: Create the Perfect Tranquil Vibe<\/h2>\n
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