Homepage
Breaking news ticker or banner
Featured headlines or top stories
Category-based sections (Politics, Tech, Sports, etc.)
Trending topics or most read articles
Visual-rich layout (images, thumbnails, videos)
Text
Article Pages
Headline, subheading, and byline
Published/Updated timestamps
Author information and bio
High-quality media (images, videos, infographics)
Social sharing buttons
Comments section (moderated)
Related articles or suggested reads
Text
Categories / Sections
Organized by topic: World, Business, Tech, Health, Entertainment, Sports, etc.
Easily navigable from the menu
Tag filters and search options
Search Functionality
Keyword-based
Filters for time, topic, author, etc.
Responsive Design
Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop
AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for fast mobile loading (optional)
📣 Engagement Features
Newsletter Signup
Pop-up or footer form
Customizable frequency (daily, weekly)
Segmented by interest/topic
Push Notifications
Browser-based alerts for breaking news
Opt-in system
Commenting System
Logged-in users or guest access
Moderation tools
Like/dislike system or upvotes
Social Media Integration
Embedded feeds (Twitter, Instagram)
Share buttons with engagement counters
💼 Monetization & Subscription
Ad Integration
Banner ads, sponsored posts, native ads
Programmatic ad support (Google AdSense, etc.)
Subscription Model
Paywall or freemium content
Member-only articles
Tiered pricing and subscriber dashboards
Donation or Support Options
Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, or direct donations
Often used by independent media
🔐 Backend & Management Features
CMS Integration
WordPress, Ghost, Drupal, or custom CMS
Easy editorial workflow: draft, review, publish
Media library management
User Roles & Permissions
Admin, editor, contributor, subscriber
Secure login system
Analytics & Reporting
Track page views, engagement, user behavior
Popular articles, bounce rate, referral traffic
🛡️ Trust & Compliance
Author Transparency
Author profiles with credibility indicators
Links to social media or past work
Editorial Policies / About Page
Statement of journalistic ethics or mission
Fact-checking and correction process
Privacy & Cookie Policy
GDPR, CCPA compliance
Cookie consent popup
🧠 Optional Enhancements
AI-Powered Recommendations (e.g., similar articles)
Dark Mode Toggle
Multilingual Support
Podcast or Video Sections
Live Blogging / Live News Feed
Weather, Stock Market, or Local Alerts
Archive Access for past publications