Getting started with Fanzone
The News Block
Learn how to add and configure the News Block to automatically display your website's latest articles in your Fanzone and keep your fans up to date.
The News Block automatically displays the latest articles published on your website, directly in your Fanzone. Your fans can access your news without leaving the page.
What is it for?
This Block aggregates articles from your website and presents them as a clear, up-to-date list.
It saves you from copying each news item by hand: once the Block is set up, articles are updated from the source you provide.
It's a simple way to keep your Fanzone lively and redirect your audience to your most recent content.
Add the News Block
- Open your Fanzone in the back office.
- Click Add.
- In the Content category, select News.
- Enter your website address to retrieve your articles.
Configure the news
Connect your article source
Enter your website URL in the dedicated field. The Block then automatically retrieves your latest published articles. If you publish new articles, you can refresh the list to pull in the most recent ones.
Choose how many articles are displayed
You can choose how many articles appear in the Block:
- 3 articles;
- 6 articles;
- 9 articles.
Articles are automatically sorted from newest to oldest.
How articles are displayed
Each article shows:
- its title or description;
- a date indicator, for example
2 hours ago;
- a featured image when one is available.
When clicked, the article opens in a new tab on your website.
Best practices
- Place the News Block high enough in your Fanzone to showcase your recent content.
- Limit the number of articles if your page is already busy; 3 articles are often enough.
- Remember to refresh the list after publishing a large batch of articles.
- Make sure your articles have an image for a more appealing display.
Concrete use cases
If you want to keep your fans informed, display your latest news
A club can display match reports and official announcements to redirect fans to its website.
If you want to showcase your editorial content, highlight your recent articles
A brand can display its latest blog posts to extend engagement beyond the Fanzone.
FAQ
How do I display my club's news in a Fanzone?
Add the News Block, then enter your website address. The Block automatically retrieves your latest published articles and displays them in your Fanzone.
How does the News Block retrieve articles?
The Block uses the website address you provide to aggregate your most recent articles. You don't need to enter each article manually.
How many articles can I display in the News Block?
You can display 3, 6 or 9 articles. They are automatically sorted from newest to oldest.
Does the news update automatically in the Fanzone?
The Block retrieves articles from the source you provided. You can refresh the list to pull in articles published since the last configuration.
What happens when a fan clicks on an article?
The article opens in a new tab on your website. This lets your fans read the full content while keeping the Fanzone open.
Why do some articles have no image in the News Block?
The displayed image depends on the content retrieved from your website. If an article doesn't provide an image, only its text is displayed.