Overview
The Feed component allows you to embed a LiveWhale news or events feed directly into a page. This is the preferred method for displaying dynamic news and event listings in Site Builder.
Visit the IU Developers site for more information about LiveWhale.
Common uses
- Display a news feed with the latest announcements
- Embed an events feed directly on a section landing page
- Highlight upcoming events or recent stories without manually updating the page
Component fields
| Element name | Required | Multiple |
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Feed URL
URL of the LiveWhale feed to display. Must be an External Link.
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Yes
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No
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Maximum items
Number of items to display (2–9) or Automatic.
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Yes
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No
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Accessibility
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Use descriptive feed item titlesMake sure news and event items in LiveWhale have clear titles before embedding, so users understand each link’s purpose.
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Limit the number of itemsKeep feeds as short as possible to avoid overwhelming readers and to improve scannability.
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Provide context with a headingAdd a heading like Latest News or Upcoming Events above the feed so screen reader users know what the list represents.
Do
- Use to display news or event feeds from LiveWhale
- Keep feeds concise with a reasonable max item count
- Provide a clear heading or label for the feed on your page
- Follow LiveWhale best practices when creating news items and events
Don't
- Embed more than one feed per page
- Use the Code component to embed a LiveWhale feed—always use the Feed component
- Use to embed a non-LiveWhale feed—use the code component instead