What is a Topic and How to Add One Follow

Topics Covered
Adding a Topic to Post's Site

Target Users
Content Managers

Required Permissions
n/a

Introduction

The Topics section allows Content Managers or Administrators to manage the content displayed under each category on the Dashboard. Topics can now also include Subtopics for more organized and layered content.

What is a Topic?

A Topic is like a mini page or article that lives inside a section (called a Category). These are found on the homepage of Post's Welkom Center.

⚠️Note: You can add as many Topics to a Category as needed. 

Creating a Topic

Navigate to Content Management > Topics.

This page displays a list of all topics and subtopics created for each category. 

In the new window, click + Create New.

On this page, you can complete or view the following fields: Title, Text, Publish, Order, Heading, Subtopic, and Parent Topic (if applicable).

• Title: The name of the topic.

• Text: A short description or the main content for this topic.

• Publish: Topics are saved as drafts by default. If you want the topic to show up for users, turn the Publish toggle ON.

• Order: The display position of the topic under its selected category.

• Heading: Choose which Category the topic belongs to.

NOTE: This step is mandatory. (Refer to the image above to see an example of a Category and Topic.)

• Subtopic Toggle: (Optional) This feature helps organize content more effectively by nesting related topics. Toggle the Subtopic switch ON.

• Parent Topic: Becomes visible if the subtopic toggle is ON. Select the main (parent) topic this content should belong to.

Optional fields:

• Related Topics: Link other topics for cross-reference.

• Contacts: Add relevant people.

• Photos, Videos, Documents, Links: Attach media and resources already uploaded into the application.

Once all the necessary information for the new Topic is entered, click Save Changes.

Once saved, it will appear in the list of Topics.

Each Topic has a built-in Visitor Counter that shows how many times it has been viewed. This helps you know what content is getting attention.

What Does The Result Look Like For Users?

Once your topic is published, the Topic will now appear in the assigned Category. When a user clicks on the Topic, it opens in a new window.

If a Subtopic was created, it will appear slightly indented beneath the Parent Topic, clearly showing the relationship between them.

Editing a Topic

Navigate to Content Management > Topics.

Click the Edit icon next to the topic you want to change.

Make any necessary changes in the next window and click Save Changes.

Deleting a Topic

To delete a Topic, navigate to the Topics page and click the Delete icon next to the Topic to be removed. 

How to download a Topic with a QR Code?

This feature enables users to scan or download the QR code, which contains a link to view a specific Topic.

Navigate to Content Management > Topics.

Click the Ellipsis (three dots) icon next to the Topic and click Create QR-Code.

To scan a Topic with a QR code, the user only needs to open his camera app, point it steadily towards the QR code, and open the notification that pops up. OR the user can also save a QR Code on the computer by clicking the Download button.

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