Apple and Google News integration

craigdclermont · Member · Aug 6, 2018 at 5:43 pm
Copy link

Add topic to favorites
Hello,

I see there is an API (and a plugin) to connect to Apple News and Google News, but I don’t know which plan supports this and which themes are best…

Thanks!

Craig

The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
timethief · Member · Aug 6, 2018 at 5:45 pm
Copy link
Blogger installed plugins and third party or custom themes cannot be used on WordPress.COM hosted sites unless you have a Business Plan.
https://en.support.wordpress.com/business-plan/

We have 4 different plans: free, personal, premium and business. All hosting is free regardless of which plan you choose. You can view all WordPress.com plan features here https://wordpress.com/pricing/

All support docs are at https://en.support.wordpress.com/
https://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
Blogger installed plugins

Plugins

Uploading Custom Themes or Third Party Themes
http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

If you do not wish to purchase a Business plan see also: moving to self-hosted WordPress http://move.wordpress.com
timethief · Member · Aug 6, 2018 at 5:46 pm
Copy link
Note: do you have URLs for the feeds?

RSS Widget
The RSS Widget displays posts from any RSS feed. You might find this handy if you want to show off one of your other blogs, or one of your favorite blogs, in your sidebar or footer (if your chosen theme has a sidebar or footer). https://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/rss-widget/
craigdclermont · Member · Aug 6, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Copy link
Thanks Timethief

According to the Apple page they require the use of a custom API or a plugin and the plugin seems a bit shaky from the reviews…

Do you know of a site using it successfully?

Still deciding if best to use WordPress for this news site and how reliable the integration is would be a factor.
staff-zinnia · Staff · Aug 7, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Copy link
Hi Craig –

I don’t know of a site using those plugins off hand. You could check the plugin reviews, to see if any one mentions their site URLs.

As mentioned, the business plan would be needed to use any plugins on WordPress.com. Feel free to give it a try. It’s completely refundable up to 30 days after purchase. If things aren’t working well or you aren’t happy for any reason at all – we will give your money back.
craigdclermont · Member · Aug 8, 2018 at 3:37 am
Copy link
Thanks Liz!

No items found.