Summary: This guide walks you through the steps to add a new news post within Sites, detailing how to complete the post, include media, and manage placement, allowing you to share updates and information with your community.
Before You Begin
- You must have the necessary permissions to access and modify Sites content.
- Have the Title, Subtitle, Body content, and any relevant media/files ready for upload.
- Determine the preferred Author and any associated Ministries for the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click on Sites from your main navigation menu.
2. Click the + News Post button (under 'Quick Add' in the left menu) or Add News Post (under Content > News).
3. Enter the main title and brief subtitle into the Title and Subtitle fields.
4. Select the appropriate Author and any related Ministries from the dropdown menus. [This determines the post's visibility on ministry pages.]
5. Enter the main content of your post into the Body field.
6. Upload relevant images, Enter a Video URL (YouTube or Facebook), and Add any File Downloads.
7. Select the desired placement by checking the boxes in the Placement section. [Options include News Page, Blocks, or Site Wide Alert.]
8. Set the desired Published Date and Check the Published box to make the post live.
9. Click the Save News Post button.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- How long will my post appear in the News Block? News posts will automatically display in the News Block for 90 days after the published date.
- How do I save a post without making it visible immediately? Leave the Published checkbox unchecked. This saves the post as a draft that you can return to later.