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Basic information

This article explains how to create and publish new article-based content pages from Pangea CMS. This means the following types of content:

  • Article | Blog | Feature | News | Transcript

To get started, go to Create > Text. You can then select the type of content you want to create.

The article-based content types (Article, Blog, Feature, News, Transcript) have the same look and feel when published on the public site. However, each content type has a distinct editorial purpose. Pangea offers separate content types for organizational purposes, helping services to internally distinguish different types of content. For more information, visit the following article:



Add the General title

Add the General title for the page via Editor > Add title....

The General title will be displayed as the headline on the published content page. This text is also used as the The meta title is included in the source code for a webpage and helps search engines to understand the content. It is normally displayed as the clickable headline on search engine results pages. Learn more. for the page.



Add Categories

Every content page must have at least one Category. Categories act like folders on your computer, where items are stored and organized. A Category is normally a topic, such as 'Politics' or 'Sport'. For each content page, you can add one or more Categories. To get started, go to Editor > Add Categories.

Set the Primary Category

If you add multiple Categories, you need to set one Primary Category. Click the badge for your chosen Primary Category, so that it is marked blue. All other Categories will be added as Secondary Categories (marked gray).

The name of the Primary Category will be shown on the published Feature story page. For detailed information about the significance of Primary and Secondary Categories, visit the following article:



Add an introduction

The introduction for a content page builds on the title by offering readers more details about the topic of the story. It may appear on various public-facing pages, helping to inform and attract potential readers. A well-crafted introduction sparks curiosity and encourages engagement with your content.

The following actions are available:

The General introduction can be displayed directly on the content page. If your site displays General introductions by default on text content pages, enter the introduction via Editor > Add introduction.

Otherwise, enter the introduction via General > Introduction. To display the introduction on the content page, tick Display introduction. When this option is ticked, the introduction will be displayed in bold above the body text.

NOTE: Even if Display introduction is not ticked, the introduction may still be displayed on other public-facing pages.

The Teaser introduction is displayed in the teaser (or preview) for a content page on your website. This text should be concise and engaging, encouraging readers to open the page. Adding a Teaser introduction is optional. If you do not add a Teaser introduction, the General introduction will be displayed in the website teaser.

Add a Teaser introduction via Website teaser > Introduction.

To learn more about the Website teaser settings, visit the following article:

The Social introduction is displayed in the teaser (or preview) for a content page on social media platforms and messaging apps. This text should be concise, engaging, and tailored to stand out on social media feeds. Adding a Social introduction is optional. If you do not add a Social introduction, the General or Teaser introduction will be displayed in the social teaser.

Add a Social introduction via Social media > Introduction.

To learn more about the Social media settings, visit the following article:

The meta description is a brief summary of the page content that is visible for search engines (such as Google). Search engines prioritize pages with unique and helpful meta descriptions.

To ensure that the page has a curated meta description, you need to complete at least one of the following fields:

  • Website teaser > Introduction
  • General > Introduction

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Add a Main visual

Add a Main visual via Editor > Add Main visual. The Main visual will be displayed at the top of the published content page.

You can use one of the following content types as the Main visual:

  • Image
  • Dynamic infographic
  • Loop video
  • Photo gallery
  • Slider gallery
  • Video

To search for a Main visual, select the relevant tab:

  • Content: Search for a content item (Dynamic infographic, Loop video, Photo gallery, Slider gallery, or Video).
  • Image: Search for an image.

For tips and information on how to run a search in Pangea CMS, visit the relevant article below:

After adding a Main visual, the following actions are available:

Type the caption beneath the Main visual on the Editor subpage. An effective caption provides context for the visual and explains its relevance to the story.

If you select an image as the Main visual, hit the Image detail button to view the internal description and metadata. This information is provided to help you formulate the caption and is not displayed on the public site.

If you select an image as the Main visual, Pangea automatically crops the image to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio. To prevent cropping, select an image that already fits this aspect ratio. For more information, visit the following article:

To manually crop the image, hit the Crop image button. You can change which section of the image is visible, but you cannot change the aspect ratio.

Add alt text for the Main visual via General > Main visual alt text.

Alt text is a short and simple description of what is directly visible in an image. It's included in the source code for the image and isn't normally visible on the page itself. The image alt text might be used in the following ways:

  • Screen readers read alt text aloud for visitors who are unable to see the page (including visitors who are visually impaired).
  • If the image fails to load, the alt text is displayed on the page instead of the image.
  • Alt text helps search engines to 'see' the image. Effective alt text can help your images to rank more highly in image searches.

For detailed information with examples, visit the following article:



Create content

To start adding body text, click inside the main box on the Editor subpage. While the box is active, the text editor bar is available. If you click elsewhere on the page, the bar disappears.

You can manually type, or paste text from a third-party word processor (such as Microsoft Word). To learn about the features offered by the Pangea text editor, visit the following article:

Add embedded content

The body of a text content page can include text as well as the following types of embedded content:

  • Images: Images from the Pangea Graphic Database or images from supported external wire agencies.
  • External media: Supported external media items (including items from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and many more popular platforms).
  • Pangea content: Content items that were published from Pangea CMS by your own site (including Videos, Audio clips, Snippets, and more).
  • See also: Rich links to content pages published on your own site or on partner websites under the same entity.

To get started adding embedded content:

  1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the image.
  2. Hit the Insert embedded content button.

For detailed instructions on how to add embedded content, visit the relevant article below:



Add authors

By consistently showing author names on content pages, you help to demonstrate authority and build trust with your audience.

Select one or more author names via Editor > Add authors.

Select names from the approved authors list for your site. You cannot use authors from other sites. To learn how to add a new name to the approved authors list, visit the following article:



Add a URL slug

You can add a URL slug, which will be included in the URL for the content page. This improves usability by telling users where they will go after clicking the link. URL slugs can also help your pages to rank more highly on search engine results pages.

Create a URL slug via General > URL slug.

Follow the guidelines below:

  • Use the local language for your site.
  • Use clear, human-readable language.
  • Separate words with hyphens ('new-york' not 'newyork').

The content of the URL slug should be similar to the General title. However, it does not need to match the title exactly. Try to keep the URL slug concise. This means:

  • Include just words that are essential to convey meaning.
  • Do not include words with no semantic value (such as 'a' and 'the').
  • Do not include prepositions and linking words (such as 'and', 'of', and 'at')

For detailed information with examples, visit the following article:



Customize the teaser

A teaser is a simple preview that appears when a story is shared or promoted on another page (similar to a rich link). For example, if a story is featured on a homepage widget, the widget displays a brief teaser to represent the story.

By default, a teaser displays content from the story's General settings (such as the Main visual and General title). However, you can customize the teaser by adding alternative elements. For example, you might create a shorter, more engaging title specifically for the teaser, instead of using the General title.

From Pangea CMS, you can customize two versions of the teaser:

  • Website: The teaser displayed across your website.
  • Social: The teaser displayed on social media platforms and messaging apps.

Customizing these teasers is optional. For more information, visit the relevant article below:



Preview the page

Before you publish a new content page, check how it will look for readers. Choose your preferred option under Preview in the left panel:

  • Desktop: Check how the page will look when viewed on a desktop computer.
  • Tablet: Check how the page will look when viewed on a tablet.
  • Mobile: Check how the page will look when viewed on a mobile device.

The preview includes unsaved changes. You do not need to save changes before checking them in the preview.



Manage the status and publish

In Pangea CMS, a content page might have one of the following internal publication statuses:

  • Draft: The page is not published and is not accessible on the public site. The content is still in progress and is not yet ready for editorial review.
  • Edited: The page is not published and is not accessible on the public site. The first draft of the content is ready and waiting for editorial review.
  • Published: The page is published and is accessible on the public site.

Change the status using the selector at the top of the edit page. For example, to change the status from Draft to Edited:

  1. Select Edited in the selector.
  2. Hit Save or Save & close.

The story is now saved in Pangea CMS with the Edited status.

When you are ready to publish the story, two options are available:

  • Publish immediately.
  • Schedule publication for a set time and date in the future.

For detailed information about the publication options, visit the following article:


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