Channel Feed Widget

Here, you can learn about the Channel Feed Widget and its use cases.

What does it do?

The Channel Feed Widget allows you to create a Channel feed on a Page directly from a specific Channel.

Channel Feed Widget options

• Select channel: Choose a specific Channel from the list of Channels
• Set as user’s news stream: Set to users' personalized News stream
• Set as a user’s My Stream: Set to users' personalized My stream
• Multiple channels: Decide on one, two, or three feeds. If you have more than one feed the additional feeds will show as a tab
• List type: Pick layout type for the preset options:
  • News feed
  • Blog feed
  • Discussion
  • News
  • Carousel
  • Tiny
  • Banner
  • Mix

The following options depend on the type of layout you pick

• Max posts: Choose the max number of posts displayed
• Default image: Decide on a default image for channels that are missing images
• Show header: Hide or show a header with the Channel name
• Show author: Hide or show the author of the post alongside the Page preview
• Show source tags: Hide or show channel category icon
• Show Channel tags: Hide or show Channel tags
• Limit height: Limit the height of posts

Detailed outline of layout types

News Feed

The News Feed list type provides users with snippets of Channel posts within a list view, which encompass sections of Post text, Article titles, and Article leads. Users can easily skim through these previews, like and comment on posts, and click " Open post" to see more.

This News Feed list type proves valuable in various organizational scenarios. Its use cases include:

• Efficient information consumption: Organizations aiming to streamline information consumption can benefit from this list type. It allows users to quickly grasp the essence of Posts and Articles, saving time and enabling them to stay informed.
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization.

Blog Feed

The Blog Feed list type presents Channel posts within a grid view, offering users a seamless way to browse through content of interest. Users can effortlessly skim through post snippets and view Article titles and leads.

Notably, this list type maintains a clean presentation by strategically concealing certain elements. This approach enhances visual appeal while ensuring that essential content remains easily accessible.

For organizations considering the adoption of the Blog Feed list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Visual storytelling: Organizations aiming to present their content in an appealing and structured manner can utilize this list type to narrate stories through images, headlines, and leads.
• Visual Reporting: When data-driven insights are supported by visual representations, this format can simplify the presentation of complex information.
• Simplified navigation: When the volume of content is substantial, the grid view format simplifies content discovery, enabling users to identify posts of interest quickly.
• Balancing design and functionality: For organizations prioritizing clean, visually appealing presentations while ensuring content remains easily accessible, the Blog Feed strikes a harmonious balance.

Discussion

The Discussion list type replicates the appearance of Channel posts as they appear in Channel feeds. Posts are presented in their complete form, ensuring comprehensive content exposure. Articles, on the other hand, are introduced with their titles and leads. Users can click on "Read more" to access further details.

News

Similar to the News Feed list type, the News list type presents users with condensed views of Channel posts through a list format. These previews include segments of Post text, Article titles, and Article leads.

Carousel

The Carousel list type simplifies the presentation of posts, emphasizing visual content. Images in Posts and banners in Articles take center stage in this format.

Tiny

Much like the News Feed list type, the Tiny list type offers users condensed views of Channel posts within a list format.

Banner

The Banner list type presents posts in a box-like grid layout with a focus on banners.

Mix

The Mix list type closely resembles the Banner list type, featuring a single box-like post alongside additional content.