Ideabox – News & RSS Ticker

Introduction

The Ideabox - News & RSS Ticker is a powerful plugin that allows you to display a ticker of news articles, latest updates, or any other type of content from a variety of sources, such as RSS feeds, XML files, or even manual input. This plugin is perfect for bloggers, publishers, and website owners who want to keep their audience informed about the latest news and updates from various sources. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to use the Ideabox - News & RSS Ticker plugin to add a news ticker to your website.

Step 1: Installing the Ideabox - News & RSS Ticker Plugin

Before we start using the plugin, you need to install it on your website. Here's how:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Plugins" tab and then click on "Add New".
• Search for "Ideabox - News & RSS Ticker" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Install Now" button to install the plugin.
• Once the plugin is installed, click on the "Activate" button to activate it.

Step 2: Configuring the Plugin Settings

After installing and activating the plugin, you need to configure the plugin settings. Here's how:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Ideabox" tab in the left-hand menu.
• Click on the "Settings" tab.
• In the "General Settings" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "Ticker Name": Enter a name for your ticker.
  • "Ticker Description": Enter a description for your ticker.
  • "Ticker Width": Enter the width of your ticker in pixels.
  • "Ticker Height": Enter the height of your ticker in pixels.
  • "Ticker Speed": Enter the speed of your ticker in milliseconds.
• In the "RSS Feed Settings" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "RSS Feed URL": Enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to use.
  • "RSS Feed Title": Enter the title of the RSS feed.
  • "RSS Feed Description": Enter the description of the RSS feed.
• In the "Manual Input Settings" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "Manual Input Text": Enter the text you want to display in your ticker.
  • "Manual Input URL": Enter the URL of the website or webpage you want to link to.

Step 3: Adding RSS Feeds

To add an RSS feed to your ticker, follow these steps:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Ideabox" tab in the left-hand menu.
• Click on the "RSS Feeds" tab.
• Click on the "Add New" button.
• Enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to add.
• Click on the "Add" button to add the RSS feed.

Step 4: Adding Manual Input

To add manual input to your ticker, follow these steps:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Ideabox" tab in the left-hand menu.
• Click on the "Manual Input" tab.
• Click on the "Add New" button.
• Enter the text you want to display in your ticker.
• Enter the URL of the website or webpage you want to link to.
• Click on the "Add" button to add the manual input.

Step 5: Customizing the Ticker

To customize the appearance of your ticker, follow these steps:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Ideabox" tab in the left-hand menu.
• Click on the "Customize" tab.
• In the "Layout" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "Ticker Orientation": Choose the orientation of your ticker (horizontal or vertical).
  • "Ticker Alignment": Choose the alignment of your ticker (left, center, or right).
• In the "Design" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "Ticker Background Color": Choose the background color of your ticker.
  • "Ticker Text Color": Choose the text color of your ticker.
  • "Ticker Border": Choose whether to display a border around your ticker.
• In the "Animation" section, you can configure the following options:
  • "Ticker Animation": Choose the animation effect for your ticker (e.g., slide, fade, or bounce).
  • "Ticker Animation Speed": Enter the speed of the animation in milliseconds.

Step 6: Displaying the Ticker

Once you have configured the plugin settings, added RSS feeds and manual input, and customized the ticker, you can display the ticker on your website. Here's how:

• Log in to your website's admin dashboard.
• Click on the "Pages" or "Posts" tab.
• Click on the page or post where you want to display the ticker.
• Click on the "Add Block" button.
• Search for "Ideabox" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Ideabox Ticker" block to add it to your page or post.
• Configure the block settings as desired.

That's it! You have now successfully installed, configured, and displayed the Ideabox - News & RSS Ticker plugin on your website.