What is this page about:
This page empowers you to create and oversee news and events, elevating your internal communication efforts.
With the ability to craft news articles, you can keep your employees up-to-date with the latest updates, announcements, and critical information.
Moreover, the platform facilitates event management, making it simple for employees to access and engage with event particulars, ultimately driving attendance and active participation.
Additionally, the platform offers the flexibility to categorize news and events according to user groups. This enables precise targeting of specific audiences within your organization, ensuring that the most pertinent information reaches the right individuals.
By consistently sharing news and event updates, you foster transparency within the organization. This enhances employees' connection to the company's activities, potentially elevating motivation and engagement.
Keeping employees well-informed fosters a sense of belonging and a shared comprehension of organizational objectives.
On this help page you will be able to:
You will be able to learn how to create new articles, news, and events in the GFoundry platform.
Following the provided instructions will enable you to effectively utilize these features and enhance your internal communication efforts.
How to create a new Article?
To create a new article, go to the “Create a new Article” section in the platform.
Step-by-step:
Select Language
Choose the language for your article using the language toggle in the top right corner.
Optional: Upload a Banner Image
You may upload an image with a 3:1 aspect ratio (e.g. 900x300 or 1200x400) to appear at the top of the article.
Fill in the Article Information
Title: Add a clear and concise title for your article.
Description: Enter a short summary of the article’s content.
Content: Use the editor to write and format your full article content. You can add text, links, formatting, and multimedia as needed.
Set General Options
Publish Date: Set the date and time the article should be published.
Category (optional): Assign the article to a category if applicable.
Featured (optional): Tick the box to feature the article (keep it at the top of the list).
Only display Article Content: If checked, the article will only display its main content block (no layout or metadata).
Segment Your Audience (optional)
Use Groups Segmentation to target specific user groups. This ensures the right audience sees the article.
Set Article Status
Choose the article status at the bottom (e.g., “Building” while editing or “Published” when ready).
Create the Article
When finished, click the Create button at the bottom right to save or publish your article.
⚠️ Note: The article will not be published unless the status is set accordingly.
How to create a new Event?
To create a new event, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the Events Section
Go to the Information area of the platform and open the Events tab. Here, you’ll see a list of all previously created events, including their start and end dates.
2. Click “Create a New Event”
Click the Create button to open the event creation form.
3. Fill in Event Details
Event Title: Add a clear and descriptive name for your event.
Content: Use the editor to provide more information about the event. You can include text, images, links, or any relevant details.
4. Set Event Dates
(Optional)
Define the Start Date and End Date of the event. These dates will control the visibility of the event for users.
5. Segment the Audience
(Optional)
Use Content Segmentation to restrict access to the event to specific user groups. Simply add the group(s) you want to target.
6. Create the Event
When everything is ready, click Create to save and publish the event.
What about the frontend? What will my users see?
In the Frontend homepage this user will be able to see the Articles and Events displayed like this:
