Story syndication allows you to automatically import stories and images into Bold CMS from trusted external content providers. This removes the need for manual uploads and helps keep your website consistently updated with fresh content.
What is Syndication?
Syndication creates a content pipeline between your CMS and an external content provider, such as Reuters, AFP, or NYT. The system regularly checks the source feed (RSS, JSON, or XML) for new or updated stories and imports them automatically.
Why use syndication?
It helps your editorial team save time while ensuring your site always has reliable, up-to-date content.
Supported Syndication Types on the Quintype Platform
Quintype supports multiple syndication formats, covering both stories and images:
| Syndication Type | Format | Content Type | Key Authentication | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quintype JSON Syndication | JSON | Stories | Custom API endpoint | Publisher-managed story feeds |
| Quintype Standard Image | RSS / XML | Images | None / Digest Auth | Standard image RSS feeds |
| Quintype RSS Syndication | RSS / XML | Stories | Basic / Digest Auth | General story RSS feeds |
| AFP RSS Feed | RSS | Stories | Bearer Token (Base64) | AFP story feeds |
| AFP Image Syndication | RSS / XML | Images | Bearer Token (Base64) | AFP image feeds |
| AFP JSON Image Syndication | JSON | Images | Bearer Token (Base64) | AFP image feeds in JSON |
| Reuters Stories Feed | RSS | Stories | Digest Authentication | Reuters story feeds |
| Reuters Image Syndication | RSS / XML | Images | Digest Authentication | Reuters image feeds |
| New York Times Feed | RSS | Stories | Basic Authentication | NYT story feeds |
| PTI JSON Syndication | JSON | Stories | Custom API parameters | PTI story feeds |
| Quintype JSON Syndication | JSON | Stories | Custom API endpoint | Publisher-managed story feeds |
Required Information for Syndication Setup
To configure a syndication pipeline, the Quintype team needs specific details from your side:
Mandatory Fields
| Field | Description | Example / Format | How to Get This |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed URL | Direct feed endpoint (RSS, JSON, or XML) | https://api.dailymotion.com/playlist/x7ep23/videos | Provided by the content provider or hosted for custom JSON |
| Syndication Type | Handler used by the platform | pti-json, reuters-image-syndication | Determined by Quintype team |
| Authentication Details | Credentials for private feed access | Username/Password or Bearer Token | Provided by content provider |
| Target Section/s | Section in Bold CMS where stories will be imported | {"id": 123, "name": "international"} | Check your Bold CMS Sections area |
| Story Status | Status assigned to stories when they are received in Bold CMS | Open, Approved, Published | Based on your editorial requirement |
| Time Interval | Frequency at which the feed is polled for new content | In minutes (e.g., every 7 minutes; minimum allowed: 2 minutes) | Configured by Quintype during setup |
How to Set Up Syndication
To set up syndication from an external source to Bold CMS, please email the above details to support@quintype.com
Our team will review the information and configure the feed for you. If you need assistance with setup or have questions about supported feeds, our support team will be happy to help.
If you have any further question please reach out to support@quintype.com