Breaking News Publishing

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Breaking News Publishing

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Accessing Breaking News

1. Navigate to Breaking News
   • Log in to the admin panel
   • In the sidebar, under Editor Tools, click Breaking News
   • Click ”+ New Breaking News” to create a post
2. Quick Publishing Workflow
   • Breaking news can be published in under 60 seconds
   • Posts automatically go to website, Telegram, and Discord
   • Twitter share opens automatically for manual posting

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When to Use Breaking News

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Use breaking news for:

• ✅ Immediate updates: Price movements, announcements, launches
• ✅ Quick takes: Brief analysis or commentary
• ✅ Curated tweets: Share important tweets with context
• ✅ Time-sensitive info: News that can’t wait for a full article

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Don’t use breaking news for:

• ❌ Long-form content (use regular articles instead)
• ❌ In-depth analysis (write a full article)
• ❌ Content that needs extensive editing

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Breaking News Best Practices

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Content Guidelines

• Aim for 50-300 words
• Use line breaks for readability
• Keep it scannable and concise
• Can include Twitter embeds (just paste the URL)

• Professional but conversational
• Excited for good news, factual for neutral news
• No clickbait or misleading headlines
• Add context to important announcements

• Link to official announcements
• Embed official tweets when possible
• Cite sources for price data
• Verify information before publishing

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Embedding Content

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Twitter Embeds

Big news from @AbstractChain:

![Tweet](https://twitter.com/AbstractChain/status/1234567890)

This changes everything for DeFi on Abstract!

• Has context before the tweet
• Uses emojis for attention (sparingly)
• Adds commentary after the embed
• Makes the tweet part of a narrative

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YouTube Embeds

Watch the official announcement:

![YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID)

This video explains the new features in detail.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
• https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
• https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

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URL Links

Visit the [official website](https://example.com) for more details.

• Use descriptive link text
• Link to official sources
• Provide context around links

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Image Best Practices

• Screenshots of important tweets ✅
• Charts and graphs showing data ✅
• Official announcement graphics ✅
• Memes (use sparingly and only when appropriate) 🤔

• Minimum 800px wide
• Not blurry or pixelated
• Properly cropped
• Mobile-friendly (no tiny text)
• Recommended: 1200x630px for best social media display

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Tag Strategy

• ✅ “Abstract Chain”, “Lil Pudgys”, “DeFi”
• ❌ “News”, “Update”, “Announcement” (too generic)

• 1 tag: Very focused news (e.g., specific NFT collection)
• 2-4 tags: Broader ecosystem news (e.g., “Abstract” + “DeFi” + “Launch”)

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Publishing Workflow

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Before Publishing

1. ✅ Verify the information is accurate
2. ✅ Check spelling and grammar
3. ✅ Ensure tags are relevant
4. ✅ Add featured image if available
5. ✅ Review content for clarity

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During Publishing

1. Click “Publish & Share”
2. Select channels (Telegram/Discord/Twitter)
3. Review the Twitter compose window
4. Make any final edits to the tweet
5. Post to Twitter manually

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After Publishing

• Post appears on website immediately
• Telegram and Discord receive instant updates
• Monitor for any corrections needed
• Edit published posts if typos are found (won’t re-post to social)

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Speed vs. Accuracy

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Priority Order

1. Accuracy first: Never publish unverified information
2. Speed second: Breaking news should be timely, but not at the cost of accuracy
3. Context matters: Add brief context even in time-sensitive situations

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When to Wait

• If information is unconfirmed
• If you need to verify sources
• If the announcement is unclear
• If you’re unsure about facts

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When to Publish Fast

• Official announcements from verified sources
• Price movements from reliable data sources
• Confirmed launches and updates
• Curated tweets from official accounts

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Handling Corrections

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If you make a mistake:

1. Edit the post immediately on the website
2. For Telegram/Discord: Post a correction message
3. If major error: Consider deleting and reposting
4. Learn from the mistake for future posts

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Best Practice

• Double-check before publishing
• Have a second pair of eyes for major announcements
• Use draft mode to review before publishing
• Keep a corrections log for learning

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Mobile Publishing

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Mobile Workflow

1. Open /admin/breaking-news/new on your phone
2. Write content using mobile keyboard
3. Paste tweet URLs (they’ll auto-embed)
4. Select tags using mobile-friendly checkboxes
5. Upload images from your camera roll
6. Hit Publish - done in 60 seconds!

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Mobile Tips

• Use your phone’s Twitter app to copy tweet URLs
• Take screenshots and upload from camera roll
• Voice-to-text works great for quick posts
• Bookmark the breaking news page on your phone

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Examples

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Price Movement

🚀 **Abstract Chain Hits New All-Time High!**

$ABS just broke through $5.00 for the first time, currently trading at $5.23 (+47% in 24h).

This comes after yesterday's announcement of the Coinbase listing.

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NFT Launch

🎨 **Lil Pudgys Wearables Drop LIVE**

The highly anticipated wearables collection just went live on OpenSea.

Floor: 0.5 ETH
Supply: 888 pieces

https://opensea.io/collection/lil-pudgys-wearables

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Tweet Share

Major partnership announcement from @AbstractChain:

https://twitter.com/AbstractChain/status/1234567890

This partnership with Uniswap will bring significant liquidity to Abstract ecosystem.

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Editor Checklist

• Information is accurate and verified
• Content is clear and concise
• Tags are relevant (2-6 tags)
• Featured image is appropriate (if used)
• Links work correctly
• No typos or grammatical errors
• Context is provided for complex topics
• Sources are cited when needed