{"id":2898,"date":"2020-09-08T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2013\/10\/17\/sp-news-and-widget-plugin-for-wordpress\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:07:53","slug":"create-wordpress-news-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/create-wordpress-news-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a WordPress News Website with the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/NewPlugin-1024x538.png\" alt=\"WP news and scrolling widgets\" class=\"wp-image-59517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/NewPlugin-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/NewPlugin-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/NewPlugin-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/NewPlugin.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that internet platforms are becoming the go-to source for the news. Digital spaces like Twitter and Facebook are flooded with stories from all over the world, with larger organizations (with even larger budgets) getting the majority of the views.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All organizations have a unique viewpoint. <em>Is your point getting across?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a writer or an organization wanting to break through the noise, it may be easier to create your own news hub. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free, open-source tool can be used to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/what-kind-of-website-can-i-build-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">any website imaginable<\/a>. And, with its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/wordpress-through-the-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> blogging roots,<\/a> using the software to create a WordPress news website is a natural next step.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sp-news-and-widget\/\" target=\"_blank\">WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin<\/a>, you can create a WordPress news website easily while using any <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress theme<\/a>. This is perfect for those who already have an established WordPress website, as the plugin allows you to create a news hub without completely redoing your site.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, for those new to WordPress, this plugin will give you the freedom to choose a WordPress theme based on your overall needs instead of just one functionality feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn more about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Installing-the-WP-News\">Installing the WP News and Scrolling Widgets Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Adding-News-Lists\">Adding News Lists to a Page or Post<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Creating-a-News-Item\">Creating a News Item<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Adding-a-Shortcode\">Adding a Shortcode to a Page or Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Adding-a-News-Widget\">Adding a News Widget Using the Widget Area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Installing-the-WP-News\">Installing the WP News and Scrolling Widgets Plugin\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin for WordPress can be used to attractively display news both within a page or within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/what-are-plugins-and-widgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">widget area<\/a>. This plugin will allow you to show your news stories directly within your WordPress site \u2013 such as industry news, press releases, and more. To install this plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log into your WordPress dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for WP News and Widgets plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong> then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2-1024x342.png\" alt=\"installing wp news plugin\" class=\"wp-image-59505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2-1536x513.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/InstallWPNews-2.png 1891w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Adding-News-Lists\">Adding News Lists to a Page or Post\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the plugin has been activated, you\u2019ll notice a new option in your left sidebar titled <strong>News<\/strong>. Under <strong>News<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have the option to view all of your news items, <strong>Add News Items<\/strong>, manage <strong>Tags<\/strong> and <strong>Categories<\/strong>, as well as read a quick tutorial under <strong>How It Works<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to following our instructions below, we also encourage you to review the shortcode options under <strong>How It Works<\/strong>. You will need to add a shortcode of your choice to the page or post where you would like your news items to be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, before you can add a shortcode to a page or post, you must first create a news item under <strong>News &gt; Add News Item<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted-1024x464.png\" alt=\"getting started with WP news\" class=\"wp-image-59506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted-1536x697.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WPNewsGetStarted.png 1852w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Creating-a-News-Item\"><strong>Creating a News Item<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplicity of the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin comes from its replicated WordPress workflow. The plugin\u2019s <strong>News<\/strong> section is simply a new custom post type. You can easily add new items to this area the same way you would add regular posts to <em>Posts &gt; Add New<\/em>. To add a news item:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>News &gt; Add News Item<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your content to the WordPress editor as you would a normal post or page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also add and select a category and\/or tag(s) for the news item if you wish.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong> to save your news post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat the above to add all of your news posts. If you need to separate your news content by category, it may be easier to create the categories first by navigating to <strong>News &gt; Category<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost-1024x487.png\" alt=\"Add new news item\" class=\"wp-image-59507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost-1536x731.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddNewsPost.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Adding-a-Shortcode\"><strong>Adding a Shortcode to a Page or Post<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating your news items, you can add them to a page or post via a shortcode. The main shortcodes to display all posts (no matter which category they are under) vary per layout. The free version of this plugin provides a list view and 3 grid views (screenshots below).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use category-specific shortcodes to display items under particular news categories. You can grab those shortcodes on <strong>News &gt; Category<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add your news items to a page or post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/create-edit-pages-posts-wordpress\/\">Create or edit a page in WordPress<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>+ sign<\/strong> in the upper left or within the edit screen, then add a <strong>Shortcode block<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy and paste the shortcode into the block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Publish <\/strong>or <strong>Update<\/strong> to save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1-1024x593.png\" alt=\"Adding news plugin shortcode to post\" class=\"wp-image-59508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1-1536x889.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddtoPage1.png 1579w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ListView.png\" alt=\"wp news list view\" class=\"wp-image-59512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ListView.png 755w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ListView-266x300.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid1.png\" alt=\"wp news grid 1 view\" class=\"wp-image-59509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid1.png 661w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid1-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid2.png\" alt=\"wp news grid 2 view\" class=\"wp-image-59510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid2.png 717w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid3.png\" alt=\"wp news grid 3\" class=\"wp-image-59511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid3.png 739w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Grid3-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Adding-a-News-Widget\">Adding a News Widget Using the Widget Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as the name of the plugin suggests, this plugin also comes with widgets. You can easily add a news widget to one of your widget areas by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigating to <strong>Appearance &gt; Widgets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <em>Available Widgets,<\/em> choose between the three newly added new widgets, then drag and drop one into a widget area on the right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once under the widget area, configure the widget (select the number of items to show, specific categories, etc), then click <strong>Save <\/strong>to add the widget.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddWidget-1024x856.png\" alt=\"adding news widget\" class=\"wp-image-59514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddWidget-1024x856.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddWidget-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddWidget-768x642.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AddWidget.png 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Addwidget2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"configuring news widget \" class=\"wp-image-59515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Addwidget2-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Addwidget2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Addwidget2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Addwidget2.png 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WidgetEx.png\" alt=\"example of news widget in the footer\" class=\"wp-image-59516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WidgetEx.png 828w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WidgetEx-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WidgetEx-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Become a master of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/\">WordPress plugins<\/a>! 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