News and Media 

📰 Core Features of News & Media Websites

Homepage

• Breaking news ticker or banner

• Featured headlines or top stories

• Category-based sections (Politics, Tech, Sports, etc.)

• Trending topics or most read articles

• Visual-rich layout (images, thumbnails, videos)

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 Article Pages

• Headline, subheading, and byline

• Published/Updated timestamps

• Author information and bio

• High-quality media (images, videos, infographics)

• Social sharing buttons

• Comments section (moderated)

• Related articles or suggested reads

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 Categories / Sections

• Organized by topic: World, Business, Tech, Health, Entertainment, Sports, etc.

• Easily navigable from the menu

• Tag filters and search options

 Search Functionality

• Keyword-based

• Filters for time, topic, author, etc.

 Responsive Design

• Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop

• AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for fast mobile loading (optional) 

📣 Engagement Features

Newsletter Signup

• Pop-up or footer form

• Customizable frequency (daily, weekly)

• Segmented by interest/topic

Push Notifications

• Browser-based alerts for breaking news

• Opt-in system

Commenting System

• Logged-in users or guest access

• Moderation tools

• Like/dislike system or upvotes

Social Media Integration

• Embedded feeds (Twitter, Instagram)

• Share buttons with engagement counters

Subscription Model

• Paywall or freemium content

• Member-only articles

• Tiered pricing and subscriber dashboards

Donation or Support Options

• Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, or direct donations

• Often used by independent media

🔐 Backend & Management Features

CMS Integration

• WordPress, Ghost, Drupal, or custom CMS

• Easy editorial workflow: draft, review, publish

• Media library management

User Roles & Permissions

• Admin, editor, contributor, subscriber

• Secure login system

Analytics & Reporting

• Track page views, engagement, user behavior

• Popular articles, bounce rate, referral traffic

🛡️ Trust & Compliance

Author Transparency

• Author profiles with credibility indicators

• Links to social media or past work

Editorial Policies / About Page

• Statement of journalistic ethics or mission

• Fact-checking and correction process

Privacy & Cookie Policy

• GDPR, CCPA compliance

• Cookie consent popup

🧠 Optional Enhancements

AI-Powered Recommendations (e.g., similar articles)

Dark Mode Toggle

Multilingual Support

Podcast or Video Sections

Live Blogging / Live News Feed

Weather, Stock Market, or Local Alerts

Archive Access for past publications