How to Add a News Article
News articles appear on the News and Events page and can be filtered by type (News, Event, Press Release).
Step 1: Navigate to News
- From the WordPress admin menu, click "News" in the left sidebar
- Click "Add New"
Step 2: Enter Title
- Enter the news headline
- Example: "David Cappo presents at World Health Summit in Berlin"
Step 3: Select Article Type
- Scroll down to the "News Article Details" section
- In the "Article Type" dropdown, select:
- News - for general news updates
- Event - for upcoming or past events
- Press Release - for official statements
Step 4: Enter Article Date
- In the "Article Date" field, select the date this news was published
- This controls sorting order
Step 5: Enter Source (Optional)
- If the article originally appeared elsewhere, add the source name
- Example: BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Monitor
Step 6: Add Main Content
- Use the main WordPress editor to write the full article
- You can:
- Add text with formatting (bold, italic)
- Insert images
- Add links
- Create lists
Step 7: Add Featured Image
- In the right sidebar, click "Set featured image"
- Select or upload an image
- Recommended size: 1200 x 630 pixels
Step 8: Publish
- Click "Publish"
For Events Only
If you selected "Event" as the article type:
- Fill in the "Event Date" and "Event Location" fields
- These will display prominently on the event page