Introduction
In this help article, we’ll explain how visitors become users on your website, the user management interface, and how you can manage your users. We’ll also highlight the importance of growing your user base.
Why Having Registered Users Is Important
One of the most effective ways to increase engagement on your news website is by encouraging visitors to register as users. Registered users can actively participate by posting comments, and these comments can be liked by other visitors or users.
A unique feature of Newsifier is that when someone likes a user’s comment or replies to a comment, the user receives a real-time notification inside the website. This continuous feedback loop encourages users to return to the website whenever their comments receive likes or interactions.
Building a community of registered users who interact with each other boosts the overall engagement and activity on your site, making it a vital strategy for driving repeat visits to your website and grow your traffic.
Tip: Encourage visitors to join the discussion by asking them to leave a comment at the end of your article. This can help increase user registrations on your website.
Take a look how to Manage Visitors Comments.
Becoming a User on Your Website
Visitors to your website can become users in two main ways:
Commenting: When a visitor tries to comment on an article, they will be prompted to create an account to become a user, as only registered users are allowed to post comments on your site.
Registration via Icon in the header: Visitors can also create an account by clicking the user icon. From there, they can either register as a new user or log in if they are already registered. There are several methods to register which we explain below.
Once a visitor has registered, they:
Can post comments
Receive real-time notifications when their comments get a reply or are liked
Can use features that are only available for logged-in users
Registering via Social Media or Email
Users can use different register methods, depending on the options you've set up in your website's settings. These include:
Facebook: Allows users to register with their Facebook account.
Google: Users can use their Google account for registration.
Apple: If your website has an iOS mobile app, users can register with their Apple ID.
Email: This is the default method for user registration. Users enter their username, email, and password to create an account.
You can configure these options in your CMS under Settings to enable social media logins for faster, easier registration.
Tip: Activate Google One Tap login to increase the number of registered visitor of your website.
Viewing and Managing Registered Users
Once visitors have registered and become users, you can view and manage them from the Users Overview page.
Navigate to the Users section from the left-hand menu to access this page
In the Users Overview page, you will see a list of all registered users, which includes:
Name: The name they used to register.
Username: The unique username they selected.
Joined Date: The date the user registered.
Last Login: The date they last logged into your website.
Login Method: How they registered (Email, Facebook, Google, Apple).
Status: Whether the user is active, inactive, or banned.
Creating a New User Manually
If needed, you can manually create new users by clicking the blue New User button in the Users Overview page. You will need to enter the following information:
Email
Name
Username
Password
Status: Set whether the user is active, inactive, or banned.
This feature is useful for managing team members, contributors, or adding users who may not register themselves directly.
By encouraging visitors to register as users, providing multiple registration options, and fostering interaction through comments and likes, you can build a vibrant community around your news website. For more information on banning users and moderation, please refer to our Moderation Help Article.