Create news
Use the News module to keep your community informed about events and announcements.
Open the news section
- Go to News in the sidebar
- Click Create news
Basic info
Fill out these fields:
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Headline of the news | ✓ |
| Excerpt | Short summary (max 200 characters) | Recommended |
| Category | Topic grouping | Optional |
| Featured image | Main image for the news | Recommended |
Write the content
The rich-text editor offers extensive formatting:
Text formatting
- Bold and italic
- Headings (H2, H3, H4)
- Bulleted and numbered lists
- Blockquotes
Insert media
- Images from the media library
- Videos (YouTube, Vimeo)
- Links to external content
Advanced elements
- Dividers
- Tables
- Code blocks
Featured image
An eye-catching image increases engagement:
Recommended size
- Minimum: 1200 × 630 px
- Aspect ratio: 1.91:1 (ideal for social)
- Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
Upload an image
- Click Add featured image
- Choose from the media library or upload a new image
- Optionally add alt text (important for accessibility)
Categories
Organize your news with categories:
Create a category
- Click New category
- Enter a name
- Optional: Choose a color
Publish options
Publish now
- Click Publish
- The news becomes visible immediately
Schedule
- Click the calendar icon next to Publish
- Pick date and time
- Click Schedule
Save as draft
Not ready yet? Save as draft:
- Click Save as draft
- The news is not published
- Continue editing later
SEO settings
Optimize for search engines:
Meta title
- Defaults to the news title
- Can be customized
- Recommended length: 50–60 characters
Meta description
- Defaults to the excerpt
- Can be customized
- Recommended length: 150–160 characters
URL (slug)
- Generated automatically from the title
- Can be edited
- Example:
my-mosque.moschee.io/news/ramadan-2024
Edit news
Find an existing post
- Go to News
- Use search or filters
- Click the news item to edit
Save changes
- Make your edits
- Click Update
- Changes are visible immediately
Delete news
- Open the news item
- Click More options (three dots)
- Select Delete
- Confirm deletion
Deleted news cannot be restored.
Best practices
Title
- Clear and concise
- Lead with the key info
- Avoid clickbait
Content
- Put the most important info first
- Use short paragraphs
- Add images to break up text
Images
- High-quality, relevant visuals
- Compressed for fast loading
- Alt text for accessibility