Another early WordPress plugin (2015), KXAN Headlines allows users to display headlines from the KXAN news feed on their WordPress sites. It provides a simple and convenient way to keep visitors informed about the latest news and updates from KXAN, the NBC affiliate in Austin, Texas.
Key features of the plugin include:
- Shortcode Integration: Users can easily add the KXAN headlines to any post, page, or widget on their WordPress site using a shortcode (
[kxan_headlines]). - Customizable Number of Headlines: Users have the flexibility to specify the number of headlines they want to display, allowing them to control the amount of content shown on their site (
[kxan_headlines count="10"]). - Automatic Updates: The plugin automatically fetches the latest headlines from the KXAN news feed, ensuring that the displayed content is always up to date.
- Style Guide: The plugin comes with a built-in style guide that provides a clean and consistent appearance for the displayed headlines. Users can further customize the appearance by modifying the CSS file provided with the plugin.
- Error Handling: The plugin includes error handling to gracefully handle situations where the KXAN news feed cannot be retrieved. In such cases, an appropriate message is displayed to inform users.