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Understanding News API

What It Does:

• Fetches fresh news articles from major publications
• Searches by keywords across thousands of sources
• Automatically posts articles to your subdomains
• Keeps content current and relevant

API Requirement:

• Requires News API key from newsapi.org
• Must be configured in API Settings
• Free tier available with request limits
• Paid tiers for higher volume

Content Strategy:

• Ideal for news-focused subdomains
• Current events coverage
• Industry news aggregation
• Trending topics
• Breaking news distribution

News API Campaigns Dashboard

Table Columns:

• Campaign Name
• News API Source
• News API Category
• Country
• Search Keywords
• Image Keywords
• Category (destination subdomain)
• Status
• Created Date
• Edit/Delete buttons

Adding New Campaign: Click “Create New Campaign” button to open creation form.

Creating News API Campaign

Campaign Name

• Purpose: Internal identifier
• Best Practice: Include source and topic (e.g., “TechCrunch-AI-News”)

Tag

• Purpose: Organize campaigns
• Use Cases: Niche grouping, client organization, content type

News API Source

• Purpose: Select specific news publication
• Dropdown: Lists major publications and sources
• Examples: BBC News, TechCrunch, The Verge, CNN, Reuters
• Strategy: Choose sources aligned with subdomain niche

News API Category

• Purpose: Select news category from chosen source
• Options:
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • General
• Note: Not all sources have all categories

News API Country

• Purpose: Target specific geographic region
• Options: Major countries worldwide (US, UK, CA, AU, etc.)
• Use Case: Localized news for regional subdomains

Search News API

• Purpose: Keywords to search for within source
• Example: “artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI technology”
• Behavior:
  • Searches for articles matching these keywords
  • If no matches found, no posts created in that run
  • Searches again in next scheduled run
• Strategy: Use broad enough terms to consistently find content

Image Search

• Purpose: Keywords for finding images
• Source: Pixabay
• Example: “technology, computer, robot, circuit board”
• Best Practice: Use visual, generic terms

Select Category

• Purpose: Choose destination subdomain/category
• Dropdown: All available subdomains and categories
• Selection: Articles post here

Post Status

• Options: Published, Draft, Pending Review
• Default: Published for automation

Rewrite using AI

• Purpose: Rewrite fetched article using AI for uniqueness
• Requirement: AI must be enabled in Feed Settings
• Benefit: Creates unique versions of news articles
• SEO Impact: Avoids duplicate content issues

Select Prompt Set (if Rewrite enabled)

• Purpose: Choose rewrite prompt configuration
• Default: “Default Set” available
• Custom: Create rewrite-specific prompts in AI Settings
• Impact: Controls rewriting style and depth

Complete by Date (Optional)

• Purpose: Set campaign end date
• Options:
  • Select date from calendar
  • Leave blank for indefinite running
• Use Case: Limited-time news coverage, event-based campaigns

Saving Campaign: Click “Save” button to create and schedule News API campaign.

Importing News API Campaigns in Bulk

Purpose: Create multiple News API campaigns simultaneously via CSV

Access: Click “Import Campaigns” button on dashboard

CSV Template Download:

1. Click CSV upload section link
2. Download ZIP file containing:
   • Sample News API Campaign CSV
   • PDF instructions
   • News API Source list (text file)
   • News API Category list (text file)
   • News API Country list (text file)

CSV Column Structure:

Column A: News API Source

• Purpose: Source publication name
• Format: One source name per row
• Critical: Must match exactly with available sources
• Best Practice: Copy from provided text file to avoid errors

Column B: News API Category

• Purpose: Content category
• Options: Business, Entertainment, Health, Science, Sports, Technology, General
• Critical: Must match exactly (case-sensitive)
• Best Practice: Copy from provided text file

Column C: News API Country

• Purpose: Geographic targeting
• Format: Country name or code
• Critical: Must match exactly
• Best Practice: Copy from provided text file

Column D: Category ID

• Purpose: Destination subdomain identifier
• Finding ID:
  1. Go to Subdomain Settings → Manage Categories
  2. Find desired subdomain in table
  3. Note ID from first column
  4. Enter in Column D
• Format: Integer number

Column E: Search News API Keyword

• Purpose: Search terms for finding articles
• Format: Keywords for filtering source content
• Example: “cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum”

Column F: Search Image By Keyword

• Purpose: Determine image keyword source
• Values:
  • N: Use category name (Column D) as image keyword
  • Y: Use custom keywords from Column G
• Strategy: N for simplicity, Y for specific control

Column G: Image Keyword

• Purpose: Custom image search keywords
• Active When: Column F = Y
• Format: Multiple keywords allowed
• Leave Blank: If Column F = N

Column H: Complete Changes By Date

• Purpose: Campaign end date
• Format: MM/DD/YYYY
• Optional: Leave blank for indefinite campaigns

Column I: Prompt Set

• Purpose: Rewrite prompt set name
• Default: “Default Set”
• Custom: Must match exact name from AI Settings
• Critical: Case-sensitive, must exist in system

Column J: Campaign Name

• Purpose: Internal campaign identifier
• Mandatory: Cannot be empty
• Best Practice: Descriptive and unique

Uploading CSV:

1. Complete all columns
2. Save file
3. Click “Import Campaigns” button
4. “Choose File” – select your CSV
5. Click “Upload” button
6. System validates data
7. If no errors, campaigns created
8. If errors, messages show specific issues to fix

Error Resolution:

• Review error messages
• Correct CSV file
• Re-upload