🆕 News

💡 Introduction

The News module enables users to disseminate News within the ecosystem. Alongside written content, users can include images or links. Uploaded News are automatically attributed to the author's organization.

All News items are showcased to other users through a comprehensive overview featuring extensive filter options. Users can filter News by various criteria such as different technology segments, specific companies, or countries. This module enhances the platform's value as a reliable source for industry News.

👩🏻‍💻 Usage

View News Database

Navigate to the "News" section in the menu and click on the article you're interested in to read it.

Create News

Click “My News”, then select “+ Entry”.

Choose the type of News you want to create.

Provide an image, title, and text for the News article. Optionally, include the source URL.

Select individual attributes, if any, to label your News.

If applicable, utilize the “Group News” option to list the News in a specific group. Select a group if necessary.

Click “Save” to save your changes.

After saving, you can add more documents or content blocks to the News article.

Edit News

To edit your News, go to “My News”, select your News article, and click “Edit”.

Importing RSS feed

The News module also offers an RSS feed feature, enabling users to stay updated with the latest News and updates from their preferred sources or websites. By adding an RSS feed to your News feed, you can receive News articles and updates directly from the source.

🎨 Individualization Options

Manage News Databases

Creating databases for different types of content like News, Offers, Requests, and Projects follows a similar process. The specific content you aim to broadcast will dictate the databases you need to establish. If the default ecosystem database doesn't suffice, creating separate databases allows you to curate content tailored to user needs, ensuring more specific results.

Please follow these steps to create a new database for News:

Navigate to your platform.

Scroll down on the Navigation bar and click “Admin”.

Click “Platform Settings” > “Modules” > “News”.

Click “+ Database” to initiate the creation of a new database.

Enter a name for the database and “Enter”.

For the newly created database to show in the Navigation bar, please go to Admin Settings > Module Settings > Navigation Settings to activate it.

Once it is created, you should be able to see the following sections within that database:

Settings

You can activate and modify the name of your Database. The link is automatically generated but can be edited to your preference. Additionally, you can enter a description, change the icon, and add a header image. Remember to click “Save” to preserve these settings.

Manage Types & Attributes

In the “Content” section, you can specify and restrict the type of content displayed in these databases. If the default types don't include the required News type, you can create one.

Click “Manage Types” to begin creating new individual Types.

Select “+ Type” and start typing the title you wish to create.

Press “Enter” and enable it under the Content section for the current database.

You can further refine your News content by organization type, region, industry, or other criteria.

After creating the type, you can manage its sections. While there are a few default sections available, if you need additional sections like "Uploading a PDF for related articles" or "More info about the author," you can create a new section and add new attributes to it.

To do this, click on "+ Section", enter the title, and then click “Save”.

To add attributes, you have two options:

Click on the "+ Attribute" button.

Navigate to the “Attributes” tab next to the “Types” tab. From there, you can create new Attributes. You have five options to choose from: Free Text, Single/Multiple choice, Linear Scale, or File upload. Additionally, you can select from existing Attributes.

Additionally, you can configure the package settings for each section. This involves specifying which package can view and utilize the section.

Now, when users create News, they are required to upload the article based on the news type you've configured, which includes this section. It's entirely up to you to specify the information users should provide when creating News articles.

Manage Labels

Only administrators have the authority to add Labels to News. While Labels facilitate easy organization, their primary function is to serve as filters or restrictions for databases.

Suppose you want only News with a specific Label to be included in database X. For example, only News with the "Approved by Admin" Label can be added to the News database.

To enable the Label under “Restrictions”, you first need to create the Label from the “Labels” tab.

To create the Restriction, navigate to Database > Content > “+ Restriction”.

To apply the Label to each News article:

Navigate to “Content Management”.

Click on “Edit” for the News article you want to modify.

Select “Administrator”.

Apply the Label to ensure the News is added to the database.

After completing these steps, create the navigation entry point to link your newly created database in Navigation Settings. This ensures that users can easily access the database from the navigation menu.

Create News

Go to News and click on “My News”, then select “+ Entry”.

If you have created individual types, choose the type of News you want to create.

Provide an image, title, and text for the News article. You can also link the source of the news in the Source URL field.

Select individual attributes, if any.

Utilize the “Group News” option to list this news in a specific group, if applicable.

Click “Save” to save your changes.

After saving, you can add more documents or content blocks to the news article.

Edit News

To edit the news you have created, go to “My News”, go to your news article, and click “Edit”.

❓ FAQs (User)

If I publish a News article, will the organization be displayed?

The user who posted the News will be linked to it, and their company name will also be visible to the readers. This ensures transparency and accountability, allowing readers to know the source of the News and the associated company.

How can I find a specific article?

The News database offers various filtering options, including categories, countries, cities, system labels, and/or user-defined keywords. This enables users to refine their search and find News articles that are relevant to their interests or requirements.

How can I publish News?

To publish News, navigate to the News overview and click on "My News". Here, you can manually add any News articles or connect your RSS feed to have your News published on the platform automatically.

Can I link News from other websites or RSS feeds?

Yes, you can link an RSS feed. Here's how:

Navigate to the News overview and click "My News".

Select "+ Add your RSS Feeds".

Enter the relevant RSS feed link.

What resolution should the images have?

Header: 16:5 or 2.250px*700px Content Block: 750px*1000px

What size can a file have that I upload?

The file should not be bigger than 5MB.

❓ FAQs (Admin)

How can I hide single News?

Navigate to the Admin area > Content Management > News.

Search for the News article you want to hide.

Click the "block" button next to it.