20 Powerful EasyDNN News Use Cases That Can Unlock New Projects
Your perfect tool for countless projects is already here, you just might not have realized it. We’ve prepared 20 use cases to spark ideas and show everything EasyDNN News can do for you. Looking for the right solution for B2B directories, reviews, e-learning, public-sector applications, and much more? This article is for you.
EasyDNN News 14 is a DNN module widely known as a powerful, reliable tool for publishing news, articles, and events. But its potential reaches much further. Two core capabilities make that possible: custom fields and permissions.
Custom fields in EasyDNN News
Custom fields are additional, configurable fields you add alongside standard article attributes (title, body, tags) to structure content your way. They can be text, number, date, single/multi-select, checkbox, file upload, and more. This turns an article into a structured “record” with clearly defined properties, so visitors can filter and search by exactly those fields. The result: better UX (faceted search), easier content maintenance, special list/detail views or reports—and even SEO benefits via structured data.
In EasyDNN News you can create sets (groups) of custom fields and attach them to articles as needed.
Permissions in EasyDNN News
Permissions let you precisely control who can add content (articles) and who can see it. They’re based on DNN security roles, with options down to the level of an individual article. When needed, there’s also a workflow. Examples: a sports reporter can publish only to the Sports category; the editor-in-chief can publish and edit across all categories. For viewing, you might allow only registered users to access a “Premium Content” category. In an intranet, HR employees can see articles under “HR,” while others cannot.
A Modern Article Editor
We recently introduced a news and modern Article Editor that makes it much easier to create articles rich with images, videos, documents, or Google Maps. The interface looks great—something authors and editors will appreciate—so your solution feels professional from day one.
This new Article Editor makes EasyDNN News even more attractive across many use cases. Below is a curated list of ideas showing how you can put EasyDNN News to work—quite possibly with features you already have.
Check out the article covering the new, modern Article Editor’s capabilities.
20 USE CASES FOR EASYDNN NEWS
News, Portals & Blogs
Everything you need to run a serious publishing operation. Article publishing is core functionality—now with the new Article Editor, strong SEO features, out-of-the-box themes, capabilities to compete with large media sites, multilingual support, and AI to optimize SEO, generate content, and translate into many languages.
Recipes & Food Sites
Application: Recipe catalog
Sample custom fields: ingredients, prep time, difficulty, allergens, cuisine, calories
Filters: gluten-free/vegan/under 30 minutes, by ingredient
Automotive Sites
Application: Reviews, guides, model catalogs
Sample custom fields: make, model, year, powertrain, fuel economy
Filters: by make, model, year, powertrain, consumption/MPG
PR & Press Rooms
Application: Press center—releases, statements, media kit
Sample custom fields: release type (PR/report), PR contact, related product
Filters: by product line/topic
Product Catalogs
Application: Product catalog or buyer’s guide
Sample custom fields: brand, model, specifications, price, availability, rating
Filters: by brand, price, feature
B2B Directories
Application: Suppliers, services, tenders
Sample custom fields: industry, certifications, region, capacity
Filters: by industry/region/certification
Travel & Destination Guides
Application: Destination guide / attractions / lodging / restaurants
Sample custom fields: type (beach/fort/hotel/restaurant), geo location, season, amenities
Filters: by location, type, budget, pet-friendly
Local Guides & “Best-Of” Lists
Application: Where to eat/sleep/visit for a city/county
Sample custom fields: price range, cuisine, accessibility, amenities
Filters: by price, type, accessibility
Alumni Communities
Application: Alumni directory + story hub
Sample custom fields: class year, program, employer, skills, LinkedIn
Filters: by class year, industry, location
Events & Conferences
Application: Event calendar + recaps; event registrations
Sample custom fields: date/time, map/location, event type, price/registration
Filters: by date, city, topic, online/offline
Education & e-Learning
Application: Lessons, tutorials, course materials
Sample custom fields: level (A1–C2 / beginner–advanced), duration, prerequisites, files
Filters: by level, subject, format (video/text)
Knowledge Bases & Documentation
Application: Knowledge base, FAQ, changelog
Sample custom fields: platform/feature, version, status (current/archived)
Filters: by product/feature
Real Estate & Classifieds
Application: Property listings / classifieds
Sample custom fields: type (apartment/house/commercial), square footage, price, location, status
Filters: by price, size, location, status
Sports Clubs & Portals
Application: News, roster, results
Sample custom fields: team, competition, round, season, scorers
Filters: by team/season/competition
Arts & Culture
Application: Programs/exhibitions/reviews
Sample custom fields: performance date, genre, age recommendation, duration
Filters: by genre, date, age
NGOs & Public Projects
Application: Projects, calls for proposals, reports
Sample custom fields: funder, duration, budget, impact (KPIs), status
Filters: by status/topic/funder
Healthcare & Wellness
Application: Advice hubs, guides, physician/clinic directories
Sample custom fields: specialty, availability, insurance, location
Filters: by specialty/location
Reviews & Comparisons
Application: Review hub
Sample custom fields: rating, pros/cons, price, alternatives, affiliate link
Filters: by rating/price/category
Case Studies & Portfolios
Application: Case studies / project references
Sample custom fields: industry, technologies, budget, duration, outcome KPIs
Filters: by industry/technology/project size
Public Sector (Local & Central Government)
Articles can include documents (PDF, DOCX, etc.), which opens up additional applications.
Applications
- Procurement (notices and documentation)
- Official Gazette (notices and acts)
- Calls and public notices
- Council and committee meetings
- Public works notices and construction/roadwork updates
- Strategies, plans, and reports
- HR job postings
Sample custom fields: governing body/department, meeting date, status (draft/posted/adopted), deadline, category/topic
Filters: by department, meeting date, status, category/topic
Creative Communities (Photo/Video)
Application: Showcase + tutorials + gear reviews
Sample custom fields: camera/drone, software, LUT/preset, level
Filters: by gear/software/level
Hire Us for Your Projects
Our team can further tailor EasyDNN News to your specific requirements. Based on your specifications, we can configure and fine-tune EasyDNN News so it works perfectly for your use case. We provide an end-to-end service from shaping your idea, custom design, and module adaptations, to full configuration.
You can contact us at support@easydnnsolutions.com or create a support ticket on our website.
We have 15 years of experience as a DNN vendor and an additional 11 years as a web agency, and we can deliver first-class projects for you.
Where to Buy EasyDNN News 14
You can purchase the EasyDNN News module as a standalone product on the DNN Store.
EasyDNN News is also included in the EasyDNN Theme & Module Collection - our bundle of all DNN modules and themes (9 DNN modules and 13 DNN themes). Buying the collection can save you significantly compared to purchasing individual modules and themes.
Additionally, several modules in the collection extend EasyDNN News with extra capabilities, another strong reason to choose the full collection:
Pick EasyDNN News 14, a proven DNN module with 14 years of nonstop innovation.