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Basic information

This article explains how to create a new FactCheck page from Pangea CMS.

The FactCheck content type lets you present an objective analysis of a statement that has been widely circulated and presented as fact. FactCheck is a powerful tool for combatting disinformation and fake news.

Go to Create > Text > FactCheck to create a new FactCheck page.



Add the main title and URL slug

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

The title is displayed at the top of the published FactCheck page and is also important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). For details, see the following article:

We also suggest creating a URL slug. A URL slug is included in the URL for the FactCheck page. Creating a URL slug improves usability and SEO.

Create a URL slug via General > URL slug.

Follow the guidelines below:

  • Use the local language for your site.
  • Use clear, human-readable language.
  • Match the URL slug to the content on the specific page.
  • Separate words with hyphens ("new-york" not "newyork").

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, see the following article:



Add Categories

Categories organize the content on your site by topic. For example, your site might have a "Politics" Category for all content relating to politics. Every content page has at least one Category. The Categories impact how and where the content is shared.

Add one or more Categories via Editor > Add Categories. Before you can save the page, you need to add at least one Category.

If you add multiple Categories, one Primary Category must be selected. Click your chosen Primary Category so it is marked blue.

A link to the Category page for the Primary Category is provided at the top of the content page. Your chosen Primary Category might also impact the layout and design of the page. For details, 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 Add image to select an image representing the person or organization that issued the statement.

You can choose from the following image types:

  • Internal: Images that were manually uploaded to Pangea CMS.
  • External: Images from the following external agencies:
    • AFP (Agence France-Presse)
    • AP (Associated Press)
    • Reuters


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 suggest 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 clicks or taps the Statement source on the public site.

Including a Statement source URL lets visitors verify your claim and boosts the authority of the story. We suggest 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 use the following Verdict titles:

  • True
  • False
  • Likely false
  • Misleading
  • Unsubstantiated

We suggest 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.

Provide a Short verdict description if the Verdict title needs further elaboration. This option is helpful for Verdict titles such as "Unsubstantiated" and "Likely false".


Verdict icon

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

We suggest assigning one icon to 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 for the Verdict icon and Verdict title.

We suggest assigning one color to 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 page content.

The Verdict introduction is used:

  • As the general introduction for the FactCheck page, which might be displayed on various public pages.
  • As the meta description for the FactCheck page, which is important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).


Verdict content

Under Verdict content, provide the body text for the FactCheck page, which should explain and justify the Verdict title. You can type the text manually or paste text from a third-party word processor (such as Microsoft Word).

The text editor includes many useful options for formatting your text. For details, see the following article:

As well as text, the Verdict content might include the following embedded items:

  • Images: Images that were manually uploaded to Pangea CMS or images from supported external agencies.
  • External media: Approved external media items (such as Facebook and Telegram posts).
  • Directly embedded content: Content (such as Videos and Snippets) created inside Pangea CMS by your own site.
  • See also: Rich links to other content pages published by your site.

For detailed instructions, see the following articles:



Manage other settings

The following settings are available in the left panel and might also be helpful:

  • Website teaser: Customize the teaser for the page that is displayed on your website.
  • Social media: Customize the teaser for the page that is displayed on social media platforms.
  • Authors: Add one or more author names to the page.
  • Tags: Add tags to organize content internally.

For details, see the following articles:



Save and publish content

For detailed information about saving and publishing content pages in Pangea CMS, see the following article: