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How to Use the Live Blog Feature in Newsifier

Easily add real-time updates to your articles with the Live Blog feature in Newsifier, keeping readers engaged with fresh, dynamic content.

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Written by Support Newsifier
Updated over a month ago

Introduction

Live blogs are a powerful tool for covering ongoing events such as breaking news, sports matches, or political debates. With Newsifier’s Live Blog feature, you can add dynamic, time-stamped updates directly to your article, keeping readers engaged and informed in real time without needing to refresh the page.

Additionally, live blogs are often favored by Google in search results, helping you attract more SEO traffic to your site.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add a live blog to your article and update it with new posts.

Adding a Live Blog to Your Article

To add a Live Blog to an article, follow these steps:

  1. Add the Liveblog widget to Article Content:

    • Navigate to the article editing page in Newsifier.

    • Click on the Live Blog icon in the article widget or toolbar.

    • This section appears within the article content where you placed it.

  2. Select the "Live Blog" Article Type

    • In the right-hand panel, set the Article Type to Live Blog.

    • This enables all live blog features and ensures the article is recognized as a live blog on your site and in search engines.

    • Click Publish / Save Draft to apply the changes.

  3. Access the Live Blog Management Page:

    • After saving, navigate to the Type field within the article editor.

    • Click on the provided link to access the Live Blog Management Page, where you can add and manage updates.

Managing Live Blog Content

Once the Live Blog is active, you can add updates to it:

  1. Add a Title and Content:

    • On the left side of the Live Blog management page, enter a title for the Live Blog.

    • In the editor, add the content. You can format it using text, images, headings, quotes, tables, lists, HTML code, and embeds.

  2. Pinning Updates to the Top:

    • If a specific update needs to remain visible at the top of the list, check the Pin to Top option.

    • Save the blog entry, and it will be highlighted at the top of the Live Blog.

  3. Publishing Updates:

    • Updates will appear instantly on the article’s front end.

    • New updates are briefly highlighted in yellow to notify users of fresh content.

Editing and Managing Live Blog Entries

  • You can view all added blocks on the right-hand side of the Live Blog management page.

  • Updates can be edited or deleted at any time.

  • The system supports unlimited updates, allowing you to add as many as needed.

Pagination and User Experience

  • The Live Blog will display 10 updates per page on the front end.

  • A 'Load More' button allows users to view additional updates without leaving the page.

Implementing Ads in Live Blog

If you want to integrate ads within your Live Blog, you can follow the instructions in our dedicated guide: How to Implement Ad Placement in Live Blog.

FAQ

  1. What is the maximum number of updates I can add to a Live Blog?
    ​Answer: There is no limit to the number of updates you can add during an event. However, updates are paginated to improve performance and user experience.

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