Introduction
The Article Performance page in Newsifier provides a detailed overview of how your articles are performing in terms of views, comments, and claps. With a focus on identifying both top-performing content and the worst-performing content, this page is essential for fine-tuning your editorial strategy.
Accessing the Article Performance Page
To access the Article Performance page, navigate to the left-hand menu and find it under Analytics.
Understanding the Key Features
Default Time Frame and Customization
By default, the Article Performance page displays data for the last 7 days, but you can easily customize the time frame:
Last month
Today
Custom time frame
Top 5 and Fail 5
The page highlights two important lists:
Top 5: The best-performing articles based on views during the selected time frame.
Fail 5: The worst-performing articles, also based on views.
Tip: It’s critical to review the Fail 5 regularly because these articles might not resonate with your audience. Removing or revising such content can improve your news site's overall performance.
Weekly Review with Your Team
It’s recommended that you discuss the article performance data with your team weekly. By reviewing both the Top 5 and Fail 5 articles, you can identify what works well and what doesn’t work to make better editorial decisions.
Breakdown of the Performance Table
The table on the Article Performance page displays the following key metrics:
Article Title: The headline of the article.
Author: The name of the author who wrote the article.
Date/Time Published: When the article was published.
Views: The total number of views the article has received during the selected time frame.
Comments: The total number of comments the article has received.
Claps: The total number of claps (or likes) the article has accumulated.
Conclusion
The Article Performance page is a powerful feature for news publishers looking to maximize their content's impact. Whether you're tracking successful articles or identifying areas for improvement, this page provides the insights you need to continuously enhance your site's performance. Be sure to make it a habit to regularly review this data and discuss it with your editorial team.