Learn how to use our Content Management System to create a News Post including adding images and links as required, then schedule and publish it on your platform.
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Creating a News Post
To create a News Post, click the Create News Post shortcut from the Equiem One left hand menu. This will open the News Post creation page.
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In addition, the Blue Equiem icon within the formatting toolbar allows you to dynamic link to content within your Platform, including Deals and Polls. After clicking the Equiem icon, enter the title of your post, Store product, event or Building Info post into the search bar and filter by type and site to find the item you wish to link to. Selecting a Poll here will embed the poll within your post.
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Embedding images
To embed an image into the body of the text, you can drag and drop it directly into the field. You will have the option to crop the image, and you can also drag it to other areas in the text.
Post images
Upload an image to accompany your post. Images must be minimum 900 x 600 pixels (3:2 ratio, width x height). You may add multiple images if required. It is mandatory to add an image to your post. Ensure you have removed the placeholder image by clicking the 3 dots next to the placeholder and pressing Remove.
Make sure the caption (filename) is not displaying by ensuring the ‘Display caption’ option is unticked:
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Downloads
Add any files to the content that you'd like users to be able to download. Hover over the information button for accepted file extensions. You can edit the name of the attachment, which appears on the Platform, being sure to remove the extension that appears, e.g. .pdf or .doc.
Content categories
Select one category for your post, which best categorises your content.
Related information
Enter a URL to an external website with additional information.
Shareable Content
Tick this box if you would like to generate a shareable content link for this piece of content. This link allows you to share the post with those who are not registered to the platform. It will prompt them to register if they wish to read more, comment, like the post etc. Read more about shareable content here.
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Add a comment if you wish to communicate specific information on the post to other parties. Comments do not provide email notifications to other parties unless they are assigned the post. Assign the post to your desired party before commenting.
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Tasks
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If you need to complete more tasks for your post you can add them as a reminder, or assign them if you are working with a colleague. Tasks are set at a client level so you will need to stick to a pre-registered task. If you need a new task added, ask your Equiem Contact.
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After you have created and published your content, click the ellipses menu and click View Post in Site. This will allow you to preview what your content looks like on the front end of the platform and therefore what your end users will see. We recommend doing this every time to make sure you're happy with how content appears on the platform.
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Video Guide
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