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What are Website teaser settings?

From Pangea CMS, you can add Website teaser settings for a content page (for example, add Website teaser settings for an Article).

Website teaser settings are not displayed on the content page itself. Instead, these settings are displayed in the teaser for the content. A teaser is like a preview, which is shared on other pages to promote (or "tease") the content. An effective teaser generates interest in the story and encourages audience engagement.



How are Website teaser settings used?

Website teaser settings might be used:

On your website:

The Website teaser settings for a content page might be displayed in many places on your website. This includes:

For SEO (Search Engine Optimization:

If you fill the Introduction field in the Website teaser settings, this text is used as the meta description for the page. The meta description is important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). For detailed information, see the following article:

On social media:

The Website teaser settings might also be displayed in the social media teaser for the content page (if the content page does not have Social media settings). For detailed information, see the following article:



How can I add Website teaser settings?

To add Website teaser settings:

  1. Open the edit page for the content in Pangea CMS.
  2. Select Website teaser in the left panel.

For information about the different settings, go to the following section:



Do I need to add Website teaser settings?

No. Adding Website teaser settings for a content page is optional.

If you do not add Website teaser settings, the teaser for the content page will be generated automatically from the General settings.

For example, you might provide 2 different titles for an Article page:

  • General title (via General > Title)
  • Teaser title (via Website teaser > Title)

In this case, the general title is displayed on the Article page, while the teaser title is displayed in the Article teaser. If you do not add a teaser title, the general title is displayed on the Article page and in the Article teaser.



Which Website teaser settings should I fill?

You do not need to fill all the fields in the Website teaser settings. When you add Website teaser settings, it is important to consider where and how the story will be shared. Different Website teaser settings are displayed in different places. Find more details in the sections below:


Title

Via Website teaser > Title, optionally provide a teaser title. Consider providing a teaser title if the general title for the story is relatively long.

The teaser title might be displayed in many places, for example:

  • On widgets where the story is shared
  • On Category pages ("List with thumbnails" and "Multimedia archive" layouts)


Introduction

Via Website teaser > Introduction, optionally provide a teaser introduction. Consider providing a teaser introduction if the general introduction for the story is relatively long, or if the story does not have a general introduction.

The teaser introduction might be displayed:

  • On widgets where the story is shared (depending on the widget type and layout settings)
  • On Category pages ("List with thumbnails" layout)

NOTE: If you fill the Introduction field in the Website teaser settings, this text is used as the meta description for the page. The meta description is important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Learn more.


Label

Via Website teaser > Label, optionally provide a label. A label is a custom topic or category (such as "Afghanistan" or "Politics"). If you provide a label, the label might be displayed on widgets where the story is shared (depending on the widget type and layout settings).

Consider providing a label if the story will be shared on a widget that displays labels.


Horizontal image

Via Website teaser > Horizontal image, optionally update the horizontal teaser image.

This image might be displayed in many places, for example:

  • On widgets that use horizontal images
  • On the public Search page
  • On Category pages ("List with thumbnails" and "Multimedia archive" layouts)

For most content types, the Main visual is added automatically as the horizontal teaser image. If preferred, hit the Replace button to select a different image.


Vertical image

Via Website teaser > Vertical image, optionally update the vertical teaser image. This image will only be displayed on the website if the story is shared on a widget that uses vertical images (such as the widget pictured below).

For most content types, the Main visual is added automatically as the vertical teaser image. However, if the vertical version of the image might be displayed on the website, we suggest that you check the default cropping. If you need to change which part of the image is visible, hit the Crop the image button.


Loop video

Via Website teaser > Loop video, optionally select a Loop video. A Loop video is a short video that plays on repeat without sound.

If you select a Loop video, the Loop video might be displayed on widgets where the story is shared (depending on the widget type and layout settings). Consider selecting a Loop video if a special Loop video has been produced to promote the story.

For detailed information about Loop videos, see the following article: