Custom values are a flexible tool within the CRM. They let you create dynamic entries that update automatically. One handy use is building a footer that always shows the correct copyright year, with no manual updates needed. Let's walk through it.
Creating Your Footer
Inside the Funnel or Website builder, click the plus sign icon to add a new section at the bottom of your page.
In this section, you can add as many columns and elements as you like. To add the copyright year, add a single column and a text element.
Add the copyright text, then click the Custom Value icon.
Select the Right Now category and click the Year option.
Save and publish your changes. Once saved, click the eye icon to preview your site.
Once you've confirmed everything looks correct, head back to the builder and click the save icon inside the section.
Save your footer as a global section for easy access.
From this point on, the year will update automatically, so you won't need to make any manual changes each year.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Issue: The Year Isn't Updating Correctly
Fix: Make sure you've selected the correct custom value for the current year. Some fields may display the year a record was created, or another year-related data point.
Issue: How to Revert Changes
Fix: If you need to revert your changes, simply remove the merge field and manually enter the year as before.