Configuring External Sources: RSS
This guide explains how to configure an RSS feed as an External Source in the Netpresenter Content Hub.
Stap 1 — Configure the RSS External Source
In Netpresenter Content Hub Admin, go to:
Settings → External Sources → Sources
Click Add new External Source and select RSS.
1.1 General Settings
Name
Choose a descriptive name related to the RSS feed URL.
Example:
BBC News
Description
Enter a short description of the RSS feed.
This is typically related to the same source as the URL.
Example:
BBC World Stories
URL
Enter the full RSS feed URL you want to use in Content Hub.
Example:
http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/world/rss.xml
1.2 Configuration Settings
Use the following configuration values:
Update Interval
1 Hour (recommended)
Item Root Path//channel/item
Media Path//channel/item/enclosure/@url
Read More Path//channel/item/link
Publish Date Path//channel/item/pubDate
Expire Date Path (Optional)
Leave empty unless the RSS feed provides an explicit expiration date.
Update Date Path//channel/pubDate
Unique ID Path//channel/item/guid
Template ID Path (Optional)
Leave empty unless the RSS feed contains a custom template identifier.
Stap 2 — Configure Field Tags
Add the following Field Tags:
| Field Path | Field Label |
|---|---|
//channel/title |
Feed Name |
//channel/description |
Feed Description |
//channel/image/url |
Feed Logo |
//channel/link |
Feed URL |
//channel/item/title |
Post Title |
//channel/item/description |
Post Description |
//channel/item/media |
Post Media |
//channel/item/link |
Post URL |
Stap 3 — Save and Test
Click Save and run and verify that RSS items are retrieved correctly.
✅ Completed
Your RSS External Source are now available inside Netpresenter Content Hub.