Adding an RSS feed widget

An RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication) is a way to share content from one website to another automatically. It allows your site to display updates from external sources such as news articles, blogs, press releases, or other dynamic content without manually copying it over. When a feed is added, new items are pulled in automatically so your visitors always see the latest content.

🛠️ How to Add an RSS Feed in ShowOff

You can display external RSS feeds on your page or panel using the RSS widget.

Steps to Insert the Widget:

1. Open your Page or Panel
   Navigate to the page or panel where you want the feed and click the Insert a Widget icon in the Visual Editor.

2. Select the RSS Widget
   Choose the RSS widget from the available options.

3. Complete the Fields

   • Feed URL – enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to display.

   • Max Items – set the maximum number of feed items to show.

   • Show Body – toggle whether to display the content/body of each feed item.

   • Show Date – toggle whether to display the date for each item.

   • Link Target – select whether items open in a new window or the same window (default: new window).

4. Preview & Save
   Click Preview to see how your feed will look with your settings. Once happy, click INSERT WIDGET and SAVE your page or panel.

Tips:

• Use this widget to surface live content such as news updates, blog posts, or partner feeds directly on your site.

• Ensure the feed URL is valid and publicly accessible to avoid display issues.