How to download news impact widget

The News Impact Widget!

The News Impact Widget is a tool developed by the European Journalism Centre (EJC) to help news organizations measure the impact of their stories. Here's a step-by-step guide to download and set up the widget:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need to have a Google Analytics account set up for your website.
  2. Your website should be using a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.

Step 1: Sign up for a News Impact Widget account

  1. Go to the News Impact Widget website (www.newsimpact.org) and click on "Sign up" in the top right corner.
  2. Fill out the registration form with your name, email address, and password.
  3. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to you by the EJC.

Step 2: Set up your Google Analytics account

  1. Log in to your Google Analytics account and navigate to the "Admin" section.
  2. Click on "Properties" and then "Create Property" to set up a new property for your website.
  3. Follow the instructions to set up the property, including setting up the tracking ID.

Step 3: Install the News Impact Widget

  1. Log in to your website's CMS (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla) and navigate to the plugin or module section.
  2. Search for the "News Impact Widget" plugin or module and install it.
  3. Activate the plugin or module.

Step 4: Configure the News Impact Widget

  1. Go to the plugin or module settings and enter your News Impact Widget API key (which you received during the sign-up process).
  2. Configure the widget settings, such as the type of content you want to track (e.g., articles, videos, etc.).
  3. Choose the metrics you want to track, such as page views, engagement, or conversions.

Step 5: Add the News Impact Widget to your website

  1. Add the widget to your website's sidebar, footer, or any other location you prefer.
  2. Customize the widget's design and layout to fit your website's style.

Step 6: Track your news impact

  1. The News Impact Widget will start tracking your website's traffic and engagement metrics.
  2. You can access the widget's dashboard to view your metrics and analyze your news impact.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to download and set up the News Impact Widget on your website.