Page Content Sections - News Teasers (3) Section
Overview
The News Teasers (3) Section displays the three most recent news items from selected categories. This section is perfect for highlighting current news on your homepage or other key pages.
Each news item shows:
- Teaser image (if one has been added to the news item)
- Headline
- Teaser blurb (short description)
- Link to read the full article
When to Use This Section
Use the News Teasers (3) Section when you want to:
- Showcase recent news on your homepage
- Highlight specific types of news by filtering by category
- Keep members informed about club activities
- Drive traffic to your news articles
Tip: If you want to display more than 3 news items, or show a complete list of all news, use the News Section (Full List) instead.
Section Fields
Section Title
Internal use only - This title helps you identify the section when editing your page. It is not displayed to visitors.
Example: "Recent Club News" or "Latest Announcements"
Background Color
Choose a background color for this section. This helps create visual separation between different sections on your page.
Options:
- White
- Light gray
- Primary color (from your theme)
- Secondary color (from your theme)
- And other theme-based options
Border Options
Choose how borders appear around each news item.
Options:
- No Border Around Each Item - Clean, minimal look
- Thin Border Around Each Item - Subtle separation between items
- Thick Border Around Each Item - Bold, defined separation
- Thin Border on the Sides and Thick Border Top/Bottom of Each Item - Combination style for visual interest
Tip: Try different border options to see which looks best with your theme and other page sections.
Headline
Optional headline that appears above the news items.
Example: "Latest News" or "What's Happening"
Note: Leave blank if you don't want a headline for this section.
Categories
Required - Select one or more categories to filter which news items are displayed.
How it works:
- Only news items assigned to the selected categories will be shown
- The 3 most recent news items (by published date) are displayed
- If you select multiple categories, news items from any of those categories will be included
Example: If you select "Events" and "Announcements" categories, the section will show the 3 most recent news items that are tagged with either category.
Tip: Use categories strategically to control what news appears in different sections. For example, you might have a "Member News" section on your member dashboard and a "Public News" section on your homepage, each filtered by different categories.
How News Items Are Selected
The section automatically displays the 3 most recent news items based on:
- Published Date - Most recent first
- Category Match - Must be assigned to one of the selected categories
- Active Status - Must be marked as active
- Approved Status - Must be approved
- Activation/Deactivation Dates - Must be within active date range (if dates are set)
Pinned news items appear at the top regardless of published date.
Setting Up News Items
To ensure your news items display properly in this section:
- Create your news item in the News section of the admin panel
- Add a teaser image (recommended) - 4:3 aspect ratio works best
- Write a compelling headline - This is what visitors will see
- Write a teaser blurb - Short description to entice readers
- Assign to appropriate categories - Must match the categories selected in this section
- Mark as Active - Inactive news won't display
- Mark as Approved - Unapproved news won't display
Tips for Best Results
Images
- Use teaser images with a 4:3 aspect ratio for consistent display
- Optimize images to 150 KB or smaller for faster page loading
- Add alt text (teaser image caption) for accessibility
Headlines
- Keep headlines concise and engaging
- Use action words when appropriate
- Make sure the headline accurately represents the article
Teaser Blurbs
- Write 1-2 sentences that summarize the news
- Give readers a reason to click through to the full article
- Avoid duplicating the headline
Categories
- Create meaningful category names that make sense to your members
- Use categories consistently across all news items
- Consider creating categories for different types of news (Events, Announcements, Member Spotlights, etc.)
Related Topics
- News - How to create and manage news items
- Categories - How to create and manage categories
- Pages - How to add sections to pages
- Page Content Sections - News Section (Full List) - Display more than 3 news items
Common Questions
Q: What happens if I don't have 3 news items in the selected categories?
A: The section will display however many news items are available (1, 2, or 3). If there are no news items in the selected categories, the section will be empty.
Q: Can I display more than 3 news items?
A: This section is limited to 3 items. If you want to display more, use the News Section (Full List) instead.
Q: Why isn't my news item showing up?
A: Check that the news item is:
- Marked as Active
- Marked as Approved
- Assigned to one of the categories selected in this section
- Within the activation/deactivation date range (if dates are set)
- Not older than other news items (only the 3 most recent are shown)
Q: Can I control which specific news items appear?
A: Not directly. The section automatically shows the 3 most recent items from the selected categories. However, you can use the "Pinned" feature on news items to keep important news at the top, or use categories to control which news items are eligible to appear.
Q: Do I need to add a teaser image to every news item?
A: No, teaser images are optional. However, news items with images are more visually appealing and tend to get more clicks.