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Articles differ from static content in that they can change based on posted date, start, and finish date. For example, a promotional article could be published which would disappear at the end of the promotional period. |
This guide outlines how to publish Articles, which can be displayed across various sections of the website, often in a 'Latest News' layout.
Step-by-step guide
To create an article:
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The URL path required
This should be formatted as "/required-url". This will ensure the URL of the Article is user and SEO-friendly, rather than the system default of '/ArticleView.aspx'.
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The URL Routing for Articles needs to be configured in order for this field to work correctly. |
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Attach the data source Articles,Article.GetArticlesNotExpiredForCurrentUser(null,-1,2,"") with the sample code below:
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@foreach (Article article in Model.Articles) {
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Articles can also be targeted to specific customers or users. Simply populate the relevant field with the required Customer Code, Type, or User Email Address, for instance. The article will then be restricted to that user or group. Leaving these fields blank will default to ALL users. |
The Articles feature provides an integrated and flexible way to create and publish grouped content (pages). Grouped content (what we call 'an article type' may be news about your business, promotional articles or product discovery blogs, etc. Every article page belongs under an article type. And access to an article type is simply a matter of adding a link to a list of its pages (in an 'article list page') through an existing or new navigational or section menu.
What are Articles used for?
The most common use of Articles is to create a space to communicate with customers. Whether it's latest news, blogs or product stories, our article system can help you present and organise fresh content about your business and products offered. Strategic and rich informative content through news, promotional articles and product stories can have positive effects such as:
- nurturing customer relationships and engagement
- improving product discovery
- converting visitors to purchasers
- improving SEO scores.
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You can also take advantage of the structural features of Articles to manage other kinds of content. For example, use it to create FAQ lists and staff member bios. |
Articles Features
- Provides an effortless out-of-the-box solution plus the capacity to customise layout and template structures.
- Allows posted, start and/or expiry dates for each page to be added. Fresh content can be ordered to appear first in the list and old pages are automatically removed from viewing.
- Turn on/off an article for device type and user group(s).
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Getting started with Articles
For Administrators
The Articles feature must be enabled and configured in Settings by the Administrator before articles can be created and published.
Configure Articles Settings
For Article creators
If you are new to Article publishing, go through the How-to guide to creating and publishing an article and article list with the out-of-the-box template and layout.
Create and publish Articles - the basics
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If you are an article creator, note that the extent you can customise article-related layouts depends on settings configured by your Administrator and site version. You should know how to create standard article and article list pages before customising article templates.
About article templates
Use zoned article templates
Use custom page for article list page
Use article list feature filters
Link an externally-hosted PDF to an article