How to implement news feeds in kentico 9

Implementing news feeds in Kentico 9 involves several steps, including creating a news module, setting up a news feed, and configuring the feed's settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you implement news feeds in Kentico 9:

Step 1: Create a News Module

1. Log in to your Kentico 9 instance and navigate to the "Modules" section.
2. Click on "Create new module" and select "News" as the module type.
3. Fill in the required information, such as module name, description, and icon.
4. Click "Create" to create the news module.

Step 2: Set up a News Feed

1. Navigate to the "News" section and click on "Create new news feed".
2. Fill in the required information, such as feed name, description, and URL.
3. Select the news module you created in Step 1 as the feed's module.
4. Choose the feed type (e.g., RSS, Atom, or JSON).
5. Configure the feed's settings, such as the number of items to display, item format, and caching.
6. Click "Create" to create the news feed.

Step 3: Configure the News Feed's Settings

1. Navigate to the "News feeds" section and click on the news feed you created in Step 2.
2. Click on the "Settings" tab.
3. Configure the following settings:
   • News items per page: Set the number of news items to display on each page.
   • Item format: Choose the format for displaying news items (e.g., summary, full text, or excerpt).
   • Caching: Set the caching options for the news feed (e.g., cache duration, cache size).
   • Sorting: Choose the sorting order for news items (e.g., by date, title, or author).
4. Click "Save" to save the settings.

Step 4: Add News Items to the Feed

1. Navigate to the "News" section and click on "Create new news item".
2. Fill in the required information, such as title, summary, and content.
3. Choose the news feed you created in Step 2 as the news item's feed.
4. Click "Create" to create the news item.

Step 5: Display the News Feed on Your Website

1. Create a new page or edit an existing page on your website.
2. Add a "News feed" web part to the page.
3. Configure the web part's settings, such as the news feed to display, item format, and sorting.
4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Additional Tips and Considerations

• You can customize the news feed's appearance by using CSS and HTML.
• You can also use Kentico's built-in widgets, such as the "News feed widget", to display the news feed on your website.
• Make sure to test the news feed on different devices and browsers to ensure compatibility.
• You can also use Kentico's API to programmatically retrieve and display news items on your website.

By following these steps, you should be able to implement news feeds in Kentico 9 and display them on your website.