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Basics: Newsfeed

How to pin or highlight key content like announcements, spotlights, or community wins.

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Written by Doina Chilat
Updated over 6 months ago

Keep your community informed and engaged with Newsfeed

Your Newsfeed is where community updates come to life.

Whether you're announcing something big, spotlighting great content, or celebrating community wins, the Newsfeed gives you the tools to make sure the right people see it โ€” all with full control over visibility and display.

Why Use the Newsfeed?

  • Pin important announcements

  • Share updates and highlights with context

  • Target specific audiences or keep it broad

  • Keep the momentum going with timely posts

Types of News You Can Share

GroupOS offers four types of Newsfeed content. Each one is designed for different kinds of updates and engagement goals:

1. Featured Banners

Pin key updates at the top of your feed
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Use banners to feature major announcements or time-sensitive information. Itโ€™s the first thing your community sees when they log in.
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๐Ÿ‘‰ Great for launches, reminders, or spotlight moments.

2. Regular News

Tell the full story, not just the headline
Post detailed news updates with images, links, and rich text. This is perfect for in-depth announcements or community highlights.
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๐Ÿ‘‰ Ideal for updates, event recaps, or major wins.

3. Posts

Highlight whatโ€™s trending
Surface popular posts from your spaces and threads. Share whatโ€™s buzzing to keep the conversation going.
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๐Ÿ‘‰ Use this to amplify community voices or hot discussions.

4. Content Spotlights

Turn existing content into eye-catching updates
Bring attention to published videos, docs, or guides by featuring them in the feed.
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๐Ÿ‘‰ Perfect for driving more engagement to evergreen resources or new uploads.

๐Ÿ“š Whatโ€™s Next?

Each News type has its own setup flow and best practices. Explore the articles below to learn how to create and manage each type:

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