iniNews Review: A Comprehensive News App for WordPress
I am thrilled to share my review of iniNews, a cutting-edge news app for WordPress developed on the Flutter framework. iniNews is a game-changer for anyone looking to transform their WordPress website into a fully native mobile app for iOS and Android devices. With its impressive UI design and smooth performance, iniNews is sure to satisfy users.
Features
iniNews offers a plethora of features that make it an ideal solution for news app development. Some of the key features include:
- Compatibility with WordPress sites: iniNews allows you to create the app on both iOS and Android for your WordPress site using the default Rest API from WordPress to synchronize both sides.
- Instance Synchronization: The data will be updated smoothly and instantly from mobile to the server and vice versa.
- White-labeling: You can fully customize the app by getting the full source code package, design assets, and free extra API.
- Flexible Design System: Easy to configure the Homepage, Category, Blog, TabBar, and much more.
- Advertisement: Supports ads such as Banner and Interstitial through Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network.
- Push Notifications: Easy to send notifications to users via OneSignal.
- Loading Animation & Clean UI: Loading animations are available in all screens, giving users a fluent and smooth experience during data loading time.
- Pagination: Used infinite scrolling to load unlimited data without any problem and reduce database cost.
- Pull-to-Refresh: Pull to refresh feature to refresh the contents anytime users want.
- Html Description: Content description supports images, GIFs, videos, I-frame videos, tables, lists, custom HTML, and CSS designs, etc.
- Feature Contents: The app can automatically set the featured content without any configuration.
- Contents by Category/Tag: Users can view posts by Category or Tag.
- Related Contents: Users can see the related contents inside posts and it becomes attractive, also can generate more pageviews.
- Custom WebView: Used custom WebView to open any link inside the app like Facebook.
- Cached Image & Data: Used cache image service to save online images to local database for faster experience.
- Splash Screen & Onboarding: Welcome screen for new users, just like another professional news app.
- Categories: Users can view the list of site categories.
- Search: Users can search contents easily and wrapped with fluid animation.
- Bookmark: Users can save their favorite contents.
- RTL Support: Users can view the contents with Right To Left (RTL) layout.
- Dark Mode: Users can switch the app theme with light or dark mode.
- In App Update: Users can check app update within the app.
- In App Review: Users can review the app quickly.
- App Settings: Users can set the app with their preference.
Conclusion
iniNews is a 100% complete app for production use. Just configure your WordPress site, set up the app, and it will be yours. That’s it. With its impressive features and smooth performance, iniNews is an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a professional news app for their WordPress site.
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Introduction
As a WordPress developer or blogger, you're always looking for ways to stay ahead of the game and provide your audience with the latest news and updates. One of the best ways to do this is by integrating your WordPress site with a mobile app that allows users to stay informed on-the-go. iniNews is a popular Flutter-based mobile app that connects your WordPress site with a mobile app, providing a seamless experience for your users.
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of setting up and using the iniNews Flutter mobile app for your WordPress site. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional mobile app that keeps your users informed about the latest news and updates from your WordPress site.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A WordPress site with a valid domain and SSL certificate.
- The iniNews plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.
- A basic understanding of Flutter and mobile app development.
- A computer with a recent version of Flutter installed.
Step 1: Setting up the iniNews Plugin
To start using the iniNews Flutter mobile app, you need to set up the iniNews plugin on your WordPress site. Here's how:
- Log in to your WordPress site's dashboard.
- Click on the "Plugins" tab and search for "iniNews".
- Click on the "Install Now" button to install the plugin.
- Once installed, click on the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.
- Configure the plugin settings as desired (e.g., set the API key, choose the categories to display, etc.).
Step 2: Creating a New Flutter Project
To create a new Flutter project, follow these steps:
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Run the following command to create a new Flutter project:
flutter create my_ininews_app(replace "my_ininews_app" with your desired app name). - Change into the new project directory:
cd my_ininews_app. - Run the following command to get the project set up:
flutter pub get.
Step 3: Adding the iniNews Package
To use the iniNews package in your Flutter project, follow these steps:
- Open the
pubspec.yamlfile in your project directory. - Add the following line to the
dependenciessection:ini_news: ^1.0.0. - Run the following command to get the package:
flutter pub get.
Step 4: Configuring the iniNews Package
To configure the iniNews package, follow these steps:
- Open the
main.dartfile in your project directory. - Import the iniNews package:
import 'package:ini_news/ini_news.dart';. - Create an instance of the
IniNewsclass:final iniNews = IniNews();. - Set the API key and other settings as desired (e.g., set the categories to display, etc.).
Step 5: Building the Mobile App
To build the mobile app, follow these steps:
- Run the following command to build the app:
flutter run. - The app will be built and run on your device or emulator.
- You can customize the app's design and layout as desired using Flutter's widgets and layouts.
Step 6: Publishing the Mobile App
To publish the mobile app, follow these steps:
- Create a keystore file using the Android Studio or Xcode.
- Generate a signed APK or IPA file using the keystore file.
- Publish the app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've successfully set up and used the iniNews Flutter mobile app for your WordPress site. By following this tutorial, you've learned how to connect your WordPress site with a mobile app that provides a seamless experience for your users. With iniNews, you can keep your users informed about the latest news and updates from your WordPress site, and provide a competitive edge in the digital landscape.
Here is an example of how to configure iniNews settings:
App Title
app_title = "iniNews - Flutter Mobile App"
WordPress API Settings
wordpress_api_url = "https://yourwordpresssite.com/wp-json/wp/v2" wordpress_api_username = "your_wordpress_username" wordpress_api_password = "your_wordpress_password" wordpress_api_nonce = "your_wordpress_nonce"
News Feed Settings
news_feed_limit = 20 news_feed_categories = ["category1", "category2"] news_feed_orderby = "date" news_feed_order = "desc"
News Article Settings
news_article_excerpt_length = 100 news_article_image_size = "large" news_article_summary = true
Custom Post Types
custom_post_types = ["post-type1", "post-type2"]
WordPress Debugging
wordpress_debug = false
Firebase Crashlytics Settings
firebase_crashlytics_api_key = "your_firebase_crashlytics_api_key" firebase_crashlytics_app_id = "your_firebase_crashlytics_app_id"
Push Notifications Settings
push_notifications_api_key = "your_push_notifications_api_key" push_notifications_app_id = "your_push_notifications_app_id" push_notifications_priority = "high"
Note: Replace the placeholders (e.g. "yourwordpresssite.com", "your_wordpress_username", etc.) with your actual WordPress site and credentials.
Here are the features of the iniNews app:
- Compatible with WordPress site: Create the app on both iOS and Android for your WordPress site using the default Rest API from WordPress to synchronize both sides.
- Instance Synchronization: Data is updated smoothly and instantly from mobile to the server and vice versa.
- White-labeling: Get the full source code package, design assets, and free extra API to support full custom branding.
- Flexible Design System: Easy to configure the Homepage, Category, Blog, TabBar, and more.
- Advertisement: Supports ads such as Banner and Interstitial through Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network.
- Push Notifications: Send notifications to users via OneSignal.
- Loading Animation & Clean UI: Loading animations are available in all screens for a fluent and smooth experience on data loading time.
- Pagination: Infinite scrolling is used to load unlimited data without any problem and reduce database cost.
- Pull-to-Refresh: Pull to refresh feature to refresh contents anytime the user wants.
- Html Description: Content description supports images, GIFs, videos, I-frame videos, tables, lists, custom HTML, and CSS designs.
- Feature Contents: The app can automatically set the featured content without any configuration.
- Contents by Category/Tag: Users can view posts by Category or Tag.
- Related Contents: Users can see related contents inside a post and it becomes attractive and can generate more page views.
- Custom WebView: Used to open any link inside the app like Facebook.
- Cached Image & Data: Uses cache image service to save online images to local database for faster experience.
- Splash Screen & Onboarding: Welcome screen for new users, just like another professional news app.
- Categories: Users can view the list of site categories.
- Search: Users can search contents easily and wrapped with fluid animation.
- Bookmark: Users can save their favorite contents.
- RTL Support: Supports Right To Left (RTL) layout.
- Dark Mode: Users can switch the app theme with light or dark mode.
- In App Update: Users can check app update within the app.
- In App Review: Users can review the app quickly.
- App Settings: Users can set the app with their preference.
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