What's inside this article:
- Basic information
- Build a new widget
- Choose the layout
- Add a connected Category
- Add a title
- Add a custom widget name
- Preview the widget
- Set the status and save the widget
- Manage podcasts
Basic information
This article explains how to build a new Podcast widget from Pangea CMS.
A Podcast widget might promote the following content:
- Podcast: The latest episode from any podcast (audio or video).
- Broadcast program: The latest episode from any Broadcast programs.
- Video show: The latest episode from any Video show.
The player is available directly on the widget, so visitors can immediately start listening or watching without opening a new page. The minimized player stays available at the bottom of the page, so visitors can keep listening or watching as they navigate your site and open new pages.
The basic functionality of the Podcast widget is similar to the Multimedia widget. However, the Podcast widget offers alternative layout options (especially for audio content), which some sites might prefer.
Build a new widget
The following pages and segments might include a Podcast widget:
- Section pages (including your homepage)
- Infopages
- Landings
- Regions
- You Might Also Like (YMAL)
To build a new Podcast widget:
- Go to Build in the primary navigation.
- Choose the type of page / segment where you want to display the widget.
- Select the specific page / segment where you want to display the widget.
- Ensure Editor is selected in the left panel.
- Select the empty area where you want to display the widget. A Podcast widget can only be displayed in a single-column area.
- Select New widget > Podcast to start building a new Podcast widget. If "Podcast" is not selectable, this widget is not supported in the selected area. A Podcast widget can only be displayed in a single-column area.
The widget builder opens in the same tab. The remaining sections in this article will walk you through each stage of the process.
Choose the layout
In the Layout section, select your preferred layout (Standard or Compact).
Review the sections below for details:
Standard
We suggest selecting the Standard layout if the widget will promote a podcast.
This layout includes the following elements:
- (A): A square image with rounded edges and a light shadow. Follows industry standards for promoting podcast content.
- (B): The Lastest episode label. Communicates to visitors that the widget is updated regularly, and encourages engagement with your content.
- (C): The Subscribe button. Opens a list of third-party platforms where visitors can subscribe to the podcast.
Compact
We suggest selecting the Compact layout if the widget will promote a Broadcast program / Video show.
This layout includes the following elements:
- (A): A horizontal image.
- (B): The name of the program / show.
- (C): The name of the latest episode.
Add a connected Category
Each Podcast widget must be connected to one Category. The widget takes content from the connected Category. For details, go to the following section:
Via Settings > Categories, add one connected Category. You can choose from TV and Radio Categories that are already set up for podcast distribution.
Add a title
In the Settings section, optionally add a title that is displayed above the widget. If desired, the title might function as a link to another page.
Follow these steps:
- Select Display title under Header options.
- Enter the title under Title.
Select your preferred option under Header link:
- No link: The title does not function as a link.
- Link to Category: The title functions as a link to a Category page.
- Link to Section: The title functions as a link to a Section page.
- Manual link: The title functions as a link to any URL you specify.
Add a custom widget name
Via Settings > Widget name, optionally customize the default widget name.
The Widget name is visible only in Pangea CMS (not on the public site). We suggest providing a descriptive name if your site uses the Widget list tool in CMS to manage widgets.
Preview the widget
In the Preview section, check how the Podcast widget will look when it is published on the public site. Select Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile to preview the widget on devices with different screen sizes.
Set the status and save the widget
Before saving the Podcast widget, select your preferred status using the drop-down menu in the top-right corner:
- Enabled: After you save the widget, it will be immediately visible on the public site (if it is included on a published page).
- Disabled: After you save the widget, it will not be visible on the public site. However, it will be available for further editing in CMS.
Select Save or Save & close to save the widget.
Manage podcasts
A Podcast widget requires minimal maintenance. The widget automatically updates to always promote the latest episode. This means:
- Audio podcasts: Each podcast is connected to a Radio Category. Every Audio clip that is added to the Category is shared as an episode of the podcast.
- Video podcasts: Each podcast is connected to a TV Category. Every Video that is added to the Category is shared as an episode of the podcast.
For information about adding podcast episodes, see the following article:
Most other data on the widget is taken from the the settings for the connected Category in Pangea CMS. This includes the following elements:
- Podcast image (visible via the Standard layout)
- Horizontal image (visible via the Compact layout)
- Podcast name
- Subscription options (visible via the Standard layout)
For detailed information, see the following article:
