Learn how to control which news articles appear on your school's homepage and adjust their display order in your Edlio content management platform.
Getting Started
To manage your homepage news articles, you'll need to access your News & Alerts section and work specifically with your news announcements.
Step 1: Access Your News Section
Navigate to News & Alerts in your Edlio dashboard
Select "News & Announcements" from the category dropdown menu
Understanding Your Homepage Display
Once you're in the News & Announcements section, you'll see important indicators that help you manage your homepage content:
Homepage Display Counter Look for the number indicator that shows how many articles are currently set to display on your homepage. This helps you keep track of your homepage content at a glance.
Homepage Indicators
Homepage Icon: Articles marked with a homepage icon and label will appear on your school's main landing page
Homepage Divider Line: This visual separator shows you exactly which news stories are displayed on the homepage versus those that are not
Adjusting Homepage Articles
Your site's news ordering system works in one of two ways, depending on how it was initially configured:
Option 1: Manual Ordering (Drag and Drop)
If you see drag handles (small grip icons) beside each article, your site uses manual ordering.
To add an article to your homepage:
Click and drag the article using the drag handle
Drop it above the homepage divider line
Remember to consider your site's design limits when selecting articles
To remove an article from your homepage:
Drag the article below the homepage divider line
Option 2: Automatic Ordering (By Publish Date)
If you do not see drag handles, your site orders articles automatically by their publish date.
To change article order:
Edit the news article you want to move
Adjust the article's publish date
Articles with more recent publish dates will appear higher on your homepage
Note: You can edit publish dates by opening the individual article and modifying the date field in the article settings.
Changing Your Ordering Method
If you'd like to switch between manual ordering and automatic date-based ordering, this requires a configuration change. Contact your Edlio support team to request this modification for your site.
Key Tips for Success
Monitor your display count: Keep track of how many articles are set for homepage display
Check your homepage regularly: Preview your homepage to ensure the right articles are showing
Consider your audience: Choose articles that are most relevant and timely for your school community
Update regularly: Keep your homepage fresh by rotating featured articles
Your homepage news section is often the first thing visitors see, so maintaining relevant, current content helps keep your school community informed and engaged.