Publish News Quickly, Easily, and Professionally
Your website is the digital front page of your newspaper. Surf CMS gives your newsroom everything it needs to publish stories, photos, videos, and special content quickly—without complicated workflows or technical expertise.
Whether you're covering breaking news, posting community events, or publishing feature stories, Surf CMS helps your staff get content online in minutes.
Designed specifically for community newspapers, our publishing tools are intuitive enough for first-time users while providing the flexibility experienced editors expect.
Built for Busy Newsrooms
Community newspapers don't have time to wrestle with complicated software.
Surf CMS streamlines the publishing process so your staff can focus on journalism instead of technology.
From a single screen, editors can:
- Write and edit stories
- Add headlines and subheadings
- Upload photos
- Embed videos
- Create links
- Assign categories
- Add tags
- Select featured images
- Preview articles
- Publish with a click
Everything you need is right where you expect it.
Publish More Than Articles
Your website is more than just news stories.
Surf CMS makes it easy to publish:
- News articles
- Sports coverage
- Obituaries
- Opinion columns
- Editorials
- Community calendars
- Event listings
- Legal notices
- Classifieds
- Photo galleries
- Videos
- Sponsored content
- Special sections
Every type of content is organized and easy for readers to find.
Rich Media Support
Today's readers expect engaging content.
Every article can include:
- High-quality images
- Photo galleries
- Embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos
- Audio interviews
- Downloadable PDFs
- Interactive maps
- Social media posts
- Infographics
Bring your stories to life with multimedia that keeps readers engaged.
Publish Instantly or Schedule Ahead
Need to post breaking news immediately?
Just click Publish.
Preparing tomorrow's stories today?
Schedule them to go live automatically at any future date and time.
Surf CMS gives your newsroom complete control over when content appears online.
Organize Your Content
As your archive grows, organization becomes more important.
Surf CMS automatically keeps your content organized using:
- Sections
- Categories
- Tags
- Authors
- Publication dates
- Featured stories
- Sticky posts
Readers can easily discover related stories, while editors can quickly locate and manage existing content.
Search Engine Optimized
Every story you publish is optimized to help readers find it through search engines.
Editors can customize:
- SEO titles
- Meta descriptions
- Friendly URLs
- Social sharing images
- Open Graph information
Better visibility means more readers and increased traffic.
Mobile-Friendly by Default
Every page published through Surf CMS automatically adapts to any screen size.
Readers enjoy an excellent experience whether they're using:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Laptops
- Desktop computers
There's nothing extra for your staff to configure.
Easy Updates Anytime
News changes throughout the day.
Surf CMS allows editors to:
- Update headlines
- Correct information
- Replace images
- Add developing details
- Save revisions
- Republish instantly
Keeping your readers informed has never been easier.
The First Step in Publish Everywhere
Publishing to your website is just the beginning.
Surf CMS is built around a Publish Everywhere philosophy.
Once your article is published, it can also be distributed to:
- Email newsletters
- Social media
- Mobile apps
- News aggregators
- Other connected platforms
One article can power your entire digital publishing strategy.
Designed for Community Newspapers
Unlike general-purpose website builders, Surf CMS was created specifically for newspaper publishers.
That means every feature: from the editor to the homepage layout, is designed around the needs of local news organizations.
Whether your newsroom has two employees or fifty, Surf CMS helps you publish faster, stay organized, and better serve your community.
Why Publishers Choose Surf CMS
Publishing should be simple, reliable, and efficient.
Surf CMS combines an intuitive editor, multimedia support, SEO tools, flexible scheduling, and powerful automation into one easy-to-use platform.
Your staff spends less time managing technology and more time creating the local journalism your readers depend on.
Feature Highlights
- Fast, intuitive publishing interface
- Rich text editor
- Photo and video support
- Publish articles, obituaries, classifieds, and more
- Mobile-friendly pages
- Built-in SEO tools
- Categories and tags
- Scheduled publishing
- Instant updates and revisions
- Rich media support
- Publish Everywhere integration
- Designed specifically for community newspapers
Publish with Confidence
Whether you're posting a breaking news story, announcing a community event, or preparing tomorrow's front page, Surf CMS gives your newsroom the tools to publish quickly, accurately, and professionally.
With a streamlined workflow and newspaper-focused features, you'll spend less time managing your website and more time delivering the local news your community counts on.
Schedule a free demo today and discover how Surf CMS makes website publishing faster, easier, and smarter.