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Creating a FactCheck page

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Basic information

FactCheck presents an objective analysis of a statement that has been widely circulated and presented as fact. This article describes the most important settings for creating a FactCheck page.

To create a new FactCheck page, go to New > Content > FactCheck in the top menu.



Set the main title

Add the title for the FactCheck page via General > Title.

NOTE: The main title is always applied as the meta title for the page. For detailed information about the purpose of the meta title, see the following article:



Create a URL slug

After you prepare the main title, we recommend creating a URL slug. The URL slug is included in the URL for the page and is important for Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Create the URL slug via General > URL Slug. For detailed information, see the following article:



Add the statement

The statement is the direct quote that is objectively assessed on the FactCheck page. Hit Statement in the left panel to provide details relating to the statement.

The following settings are available:


Statement author image

Hit Select content to add an image representing the person or organization that issued the statement.

NOTE: You can add an image that has been uploaded to CMS. For instructions, see the following article:


Statement author

Under Statement author, enter the name of the person or organization that issued the statement.


Statement author description

Under Statement author description, provide additional details about the Statement author.

If the Statement author is a person, you might include:

  • The organization they represent
  • Their role in that organization

For example:

  • Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson

If the Statement author is an organization, you might include:

  • The type of organization
  • The country where the organization is based

For example:

  • Chinese state-run English newspaper


Statement content

Under Statement content, enter the exact statement. We recommend surrounding the statement in quotation marks, for example:

  • “We have never invaded any country. We have never started any proxy war. We have never engaged in global military operations or threatened other countries with force.”


Statement source

Under Statement source, enter the name of the platform where the statement was published. Optionally provide a date, for example:

  • China Daily's Weibo account, February 13, 2023

Possible sources include:

  • Websites
  • Social media accounts
  • Newspapers
  • TV channels


Statement source URL

Under Statement source URL, enter a URL that will direct visitors to the statement source.

The URL will open if a visitor hits the Statement source on the public site.

NOTE: Including a Statement source URL lets visitors verify your claim and boosts the authority of the story. We recommend completing this field for every FactCheck page (although it is not required).



Add the verdict

The verdict is the objective assessment of the statement. Hit Verdict in the left panel to enter details relating to the verdict.

The following settings are available:


Verdict title

Under Verdict title, enter a direct and simplified verdict.

You might using the following:

  • True
  • False
  • Likely false
  • Misleading
  • Unsubstantiated
NOTE: We recommend defining a limited collection of approved Verdict titles for your site and using these titles consistently (if your site plans to publish regular FactCheck pages).


Short verdict description

Under Short verdict description, optionally provide additional details to justify the Verdict title.

Consider providing a Short verdict description if you used a Verdict title that might benefit from further elaboration (such as Unsubstantiated or Likely false).


Verdict icon

Under Verdict icon, select an icon to display next to the Verdict title.

NOTE: We recommend defining which Verdict icon will be associated with each Verdict title and applying this rule consistently (if your site plans to publish regular FactCheck pages).


Verdict color

Under Verdict color, select the color that will be applied for the Verdict icon and Verdict title.

NOTE: We recommend defining which Verdict color will be associated with each Verdict title and applying this rule consistently (if your site plans to publish regular FactCheck pages).


Verdict introduction

Under Verdict introduction, provide a brief summary of the Verdict content.

The Verdict introduction is applied as the general introduction for the page, which might be visible:

  • When the FactCheck is promoted on widgets (including FactCheck widgets)
  • On Category archive pages
  • In the search results on the public site
  • When the FactCheck is shared via social media


Verdict content

Under Verdict content, provide the main content that explains and justifies the Verdict title.

The Verdict content can include text, as well as the following embedded items:

  • Internal images: Images that have been uploaded to CMS.
  • External images: Images from the following external agencies:
    • AFP (Agence France-Presse)
    • AP (Associated Press)
    • Reuters
  • External media: Approved external media items (such as Tweets and Datawrapper visualizations).
  • Content items: Content items published by your site (such as Videos, Audio clips, and Snippets).
  • See Also links: Rich links to other content pages published by your site.

For detailed instructions, see the following articles:



Select Categories

Categories (previously Zones) organize content pages on your site by topic. For example, your site might have a Politics Category for all content relating to politics. Categories work like folders on your computer, where the content pages are stored. You cannot save the content page until it is added to at least one Category.

Add the FactCheck page to a Category via General > Categories.

For detailed information about adding a content page to a Category, see the following article:



Save and publish the FactCheck

Before saving the FactCheck page, select your preferred option in the Status drop-down menu:

  • Draft: The FactCheck will be assigned the Draft status after you save it. It will not be visible on the public site, but it will be available for further editing in CMS.
  • Edited: The FactCheck will be assigned the Edited status after you save it. It will not be visible on the public site, but it will be available for further editing in CMS.
  • Published: The FactCheck will be assigned the Published status after you save it. It will be visible on the public site, and it will be available for further editing in CMS.

Hit Save or Save & close to confirm and apply your preferences.

NOTE: If preferred, you can schedule publication for a specific date and time in the future. For detailed instructions, see the following article:



Learn more

This article describes just the most important settings for creating and publishing a FactCheck page. The following articles might also be helpful:


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