News Articles are a great way to share longer-form updates with families and staff inside Sprocket. They are especially useful for announcements that should stay accessible beyond a single chat message, like seasonal updates, policy reminders, or club-wide timelines.
This article focuses on when to use News Articles and where they show up in the mobile app. For the step-by-step creation process, we link to the Website Collection so you only have one place to maintain those instructions.
What you’ll find in this article
What News Articles are used for
Where featured News Articles appear in the mobile app
How the Featured flag controls visibility
Where to find the step-by-step creation instructions
News Articles in the mobile app
News Articles (and Pages) can be featured so they are easy for members to find.
The Featured Pages widget displays Articles or Pages that have the Featured flag turned on.
To change whether an article or page is featured, open its detail page, update the Featured flag, and save.
Create a new News Article
The full steps for creating and managing News Articles and Pages are maintained in the Website Collection.
Use this article for the step-by-step process:
Articles Overview
Tips and best practices
Use a clear title that tells families exactly what the article covers.
Keep the most important information in the first few lines so it is easy to scan on a phone.
If the update is time-sensitive, consider also sharing it as a Club Announcement so families see it quickly.
FAQs
Where do featured News Articles appear in the mobile app?
Featured News Articles appear in the Featured Pages widget when the Featured flag is turned on.
How do I feature or unfeature an article?
Open the article or page detail page, update the Featured flag, and save.
Where do I find the step-by-step instructions to create a News Article?
The creation steps are maintained in the Website Collection. Use the article titled Articles Overview for the step-by-step process.
When should I use a News Article instead of a chat message?
Use News Articles for longer updates you want families to read and revisit, such as seasonal updates, policy reminders, or club-wide timelines.