Channel Feed Widget

Here, you can learn about the Channel Feed Widget and its use cases.

What does it do?

The Channel Feed Widget allows you to create a Channel feed on a Page directly from a specific Channel.

Channel Feed Widget options

• Select channel: Choose a specific Channel from the list of Channels
• Set as user’s news stream: Set to users' personalized News stream
• Set as a user’s My Stream: Set to users' personalized My stream
• Multiple channels: Decide on one, two, or three feeds. If you have more than one feed the additional feeds will show as a tab
• List type: Pick layout type for the preset options:
  • News feed
  • Blog feed
  • Discussion
  • News
  • Carousel 
  • Tiny
  • Banner
  • Mix

The following options depend on the type of layout you pick

• Max posts: Choose the max number of posts displayed
• Default image: Decide on a default image for channels that are missing images
• Show header: Hide or show a header with the Channel name
• Show author: Hide or show the author of the post alongside the Page preview
• Show source tags: Hide or show channel category icon
• Show Channel tags: Hide or show Channel tags
• Limit height: Limit the height of posts

Detailed outline of layout types

News Feed

The News Feed list type provides users with snippets of Channel posts within a list view, which encompass sections of Post text, Article titles, and Article leads. Users can easily skim through these previews, like and comment on posts, and click "Open post" to see more. This list format offers a concise yet informative overview in a moderately sized scroll feed.

This News Feed list type proves valuable in various organizational scenarios. Its use cases include:

• Efficient information consumption: Organizations aiming to streamline information consumption can benefit from this list type. It allows users to quickly grasp the essence of Posts and Articles, saving time and enabling them to stay informed
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization

Blog Feed

The Blog Feed list type presents Channel posts within a grid view, offering users a seamless way to browse through content of interest. Users can effortlessly skim through post snippets and view Article titles and leads. This list type thoughtfully showcases images utilized in Articles in a banner-style layout. Conversely, for Posts, a portion of the preview is displayed as text.

Hovering over each post provides users with interactive options such as liking and commenting. Moreover, users can directly click on the posts to access more details within the respective Channel post.

Notably, this list type maintains a clean presentation by strategically concealing certain elements. This approach enhances visual appeal while ensuring that essential content remains easily accessible.

For organizations considering the adoption of the Blog Feed list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Visual storytelling: Organizations aiming to present their content in an appealing and structured manner can utilize this list type to narrate stories through images, headlines, and leads
• Visual Reporting: When data-driven insights are supported by visual representations, this format can simplify the presentation of complex information
• Simplified navigation: When the volume of content is substantial, the grid view format simplifies content discovery, enabling users to identify posts of interest quickly
• Balancing design and functionality: For organizations prioritizing clean, visually appealing presentations while ensuring content remains easily accessible, the Blog Feed strikes a harmonious balance
• Efficient information consumption: Organizations aiming to streamline information consumption can benefit from this list type. It allows users to quickly grasp the essence of Posts and Articles, saving time and enabling them to stay informed
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization

Discussion

The Discussion list type replicates the appearance of Channel posts as they appear in Channel feeds. Posts are presented in their complete form, ensuring comprehensive content exposure. Articles, on the other hand, are introduced with their titles and leads. Users can click on "Read more" to access further details. 

Interactivity is a key feature; users can both like and comment on posts. Moreover, access to Post Analytics is contingent upon users' Channel permissions. Additional capabilities include bookmarking, editing, cross-posting to multiple Channels, viewing, translating, reviewing history, hiding notifications from post discussions, and post deletion.

Opting for this list type essentially provides users with a Channel feed experience embedded within their page. Users can smoothly navigate through posts presented in a list format, akin to scrolling through a collection.

News

Similar to the News Feed list type, the News list type presents users with condensed views of Channel posts through a list format. These previews include segments of Post text, Article titles, and Article leads. This approach allows users to efficiently skim through content, engage with posts by liking and commenting, and access more information by clicking on "Open post." The concise yet informative overview is presented in a moderately sized scroll feed.

The distinction between the News list type and the News Feed list type lies in the presentation of visuals. In the News list type, banners accompanying Articles and images featured in Posts are more prominent, positioned behind the post text. This design choice enhances visual impact and draws attention to the content's visual elements.

For organizations considering the implementation of the News list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Visual storytelling: Organizations aiming to convey stories, updates, or important news items can leverage the News list type to emphasize visual elements and captivate users' attention
• Efficient information consumption: Organizations aiming to streamline information consumption can benefit from this list type. It allows users to quickly grasp the essence of Posts and Articles, saving time and enabling them to stay informed
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization

Carousel

The Carousel list type simplifies the presentation of posts, emphasizing visual content. Images in Posts and banners in Articles take center stage in this format. Post texts and Article titles are intentionally minimized. Users can navigate through the content by clicking on the arrows located at the bottom of the list type. By clicking on the posts, users can access further details within the respective Channels they belong to.

For organizations considering the adoption of the Carousel list type, several use cases are relevant:

• Visual storytelling: When visual content is paramount, such as showcasing product images, event photos, or design concepts, the Carousel list type effectively accentuates these visual narratives
• Visual Reporting: When data-driven insights are supported by visual representations, this format can simplify the presentation of complex information

Tiny

Much like the News Feed list type, the Tiny list type offers users condensed views of Channel posts within a list format. These previews encompass segments of Post text, Article titles, and Article leads. This presentation facilitates efficient content skimming, encourages post engagement through likes and comments, and provides users with the option to delve deeper by clicking "Open post." The succinct yet informative overview is presented in a compact scroll feed.

The distinguishing feature between the Tiny list type and the News Feed list type is that the Tiny list type provides a broader content preview. It allows users to glean more information from each preview. Additionally, unlike the News Feed list type, the Tiny list type does not showcase the authors of the posts.

For organizations considering the utilization of the Tiny list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Efficient information consumption: Organizations aiming to streamline information consumption can benefit from this list type. It allows users to quickly grasp the essence of Posts and Articles, saving time and enabling them to stay informed
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization

Banner

The Banner list type presents posts in a box-like grid layout with a focus on banners. This format offers short, condensed snippets of Post text and Article titles. Notably, images used in Posts and Articles occupy a prominent position, dominating the list type's appearance. This configuration is particularly advantageous for posts with a strong visual component. Users can engage with the content by liking, commenting, and accessing posts directly from the list type.

For organizations considering the utilization of the Banner list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Visual storytelling: When visual content is paramount, such as showcasing product images, event photos, or design concepts, the Banner list type effectively accentuates these visual narratives
• Visual Reporting: When data-driven insights are supported by visual representations, this format can simplify the presentation of complex information
• Simplified navigation: When the volume of content is substantial, the grid view format simplifies content discovery, enabling users to identify posts of interest quickly
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization

Mix

The Mix list type closely resembles the Banner list type, featuring a single box-like post alongside additional content. This single post offers limited information, showcasing fragments of Post text and Article titles. In contrast, the remaining content encompasses more extensive details, including additional Post text and segments of Article leads. It's important to note that users can only engage by liking and commenting on one of the post previews.

To access further content, users must click on "Show more," a prompt that guides them to the respective Channel where the content is located. This navigation action allows users to explore the complete content and context within the Channel setting.

The main difference between the Mix list type and Banner list type is that the Banner list type allows for a bit more information to be presented as opposed to all of the post previews being limited to a few words.

For organizations considering the utilization of the Mix list type, the following use cases are pertinent:

• Visual storytelling: When visual content is paramount, such as showcasing product images, event photos, or design concepts, the Mix list type effectively accentuates these visual narratives
• Visual Reporting: When data-driven insights are supported by visual representations, this format can simplify the presentation of complex information
• Simplified navigation: When the volume of content is substantial, the grid view format simplifies content discovery, enabling users to identify posts of interest quickly
• Enhanced engagement: By offering a concise overview, this list type encourages users to like, comment, and open posts for more information, thereby driving higher engagement rates with the content shared within the organization