How do I create a custom RSS Feed using a Web Zone?
To create a custom RSS feed widget you will need to have the facility to host your own web page. There are many similar RSS feed widget tools available, that may include additional functionality; this guide gives you an example of one such tool.
Section 1 ‐ Section 1 ‐ Creating the Widget
1 of 13. Go to http://www.surfing-waves.com/feed.htm and scroll down to the “Add Feeds” field.
2 of 13.Copy the URL of your RSS feed and paste it into the “Add Feeds” field. In this example the BBC World News RSS feed (http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/world/rss.xml?edition=uk) will be used.
3 of 13. Change the “Width” and “Height” values depending on how large you want the feed to appear on your display. In this example the box will be 500px X 500px.
4 of 13.Make any other styling changes, so that the feed suits your requirements, by changing the settings in the “Customise your Feed Widget” section.
5 of 13.Go to the “Copy & Paste” field, select the code then right-click and choose “Copy”:
6 of 13.Go to the “Copy & Paste” field, select the code then right-click and choose “Copy”:
Section 2 ‐ Creating the Web Zone and Populating It
Displaying your Facebook feed
7 of 13. Once logged into the CMS hover over the “Program” icon on the Top Menu, then click “Template”:
8 of 13. To create your own Template you must first select “User Template” from the menu on the left then click the “New” button on the right hand side:
9 of 13. Create your layout and include a “Web page” zone and size it 516 x 516 pixels in the “Set Parameter” section (this will allow for the default 8px margin on each side of the webpage containing the widget). When finished click “Save and use”:
10 of 13. Create your layout and include a “Web page” zone and size it 516 x 516 pixels in the “Set Parameter” section (this will allow for the default 8px margin on each side of the webpage containing the widget). When finished click “Save and use”:
11 of 13. Create your layout and include a “Web page” zone and size it 516 x 516 pixels in the “Set Parameter” section (this will allow for the default 8px margin on each side of the webpage containing the widget). When finished click “Save and use”:
12 of 13. Create your layout and include a “Web page” zone and size it 516 x 516 pixels in the “Set Parameter” section (this will allow for the default 8px margin on each side of the webpage containing the widget). When finished click “Save and use”:
13 of 13. Create your layout and include a “Web page” zone and size it 516 x 516 pixels in the “Set Parameter” section (this will allow for the default 8px margin on each side of the webpage containing the widget). When finished click “Save and use”:
