Testing Banners

Learn how to test your Banner message before launching your campaign so you can ensure all media, copy, personalization, and custom attributes render correctly. For more general information, see About Banners.

Prerequisites

Before you can test Banner messages in Braze, you’ll need to create a Banner campaign in Braze. Additionally, verify that the placement you want to test is already placed in your app or website.

Testing a Banner

While composing your Banner message, select Preview to you preview your Banner or send a test message.

Keep in mind, your preview may not be identical to the final render on a user’s device due to differences across hardware.

To send a test message, add either a content test group or one or more individual users as Test Recipients, then select Send Test. You’ll be able to view your test message on the device for up to 5 minutes.

While reviewing your test Banner, verify the following:

• Is your Banner campaign assigned to a placement?
• Do the images and media show up and act as expected on your targeted device types and screen sizes?
• Do your links and buttons direct the user to where they should go?
• Does the Liquid function as expected? Have you accounted for a default attribute value in the event that the Liquid returns no information?
• Is your copy clear, concise, and correct?