Reendex - Broadcast News Magazine WordPress Theme 1.2

Reendex is a high-octane WordPress theme designed specifically for modern media outlets, broadcast networks, and digital newsrooms. While ONews is great for traditional text-based magazines, Reendex is built for the "Video-First" era. It mimics the high-energy, fast-paced look of major networks like CNN, BBC, or ESPN.

It is the perfect choice for creators who combine written articles with live streams, video reports, and breaking news alerts.

Key Features for Modern Broadcasting

Video-Centric Layouts: Reendex features specialized "Video Post" types that allow you to embed content from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted servers with a professional "cinema-style" player.

Breaking News Ticker: A high-visibility, scrolling bar at the top of the site for urgent updates—essential for keeping readers on top of live events.

Dark Mode & High Contrast: Includes a native "Dark Mode" toggle, which is a favorite for news consumers who read late at night or prefer a sleek, tech-oriented look.

Smart Content Blocks: Using a modular builder, you can create "Trending Now," "Most Viewed," and "Editor's Choice" sections that update automatically.

Design Strategy: Authority through Information Density

Broadcasting themes thrive on "Information Density"—showing a lot of content without it feeling messy.

Section

Content Strategy

UX Benefit

Mega Menu

Categories with thumbnails

Users can see top stories just by hovering over the menu.

Main Stage

1 Large Feature + 3-4 side stories

Establishes a clear "Lead Story" for the day.

Live Indicator

"Live" badge on video thumbnails

Creates a sense of urgency and real-time reporting.

Ad Placements

Pre-defined "Hotspots"

Allows for monetization without ruining the reading experience.

Technical Snapshot

Elementor Powered: Build complex homepages using custom "News" widgets specifically designed for Reendex.

AMP Support: Optimized for Accelerated Mobile Pages, ensuring your news articles load nearly instantly on mobile Google searches.

Post Formats: Easily switch between Video, Audio (Podcast), Gallery, or Standard text posts.

Infinite Loading: Keeps readers engaged by automatically loading the next story when they finish the current one.

Pro-Tip: The "Social Media Newsroom"

In 2026, news is shared instantly. To make the most of Reendex:

Leverage the "Social Share" Count: Show off how many times an article has been shared to build "Viral Proof."

Optimize Thumbnails: Since Reendex uses large, bold thumbnails, use high-action photos. For video posts, ensure the "Play" button icon is clearly visible on the image to increase clicks.

Newsletter Integration: Use the integrated Mailchimp or MailerLite blocks. For a news magazine, your email list is your most loyal audience and a shield against algorithm changes.

Wit & Wisdom: Reendex is the digital equivalent of a 24-hour news anchor in a sharp suit. It’s loud, it’s fast, and it’s designed to make sure nobody looks away.

Would you like me to help you organize your news categories for a specific niche (like Tech, Sports, or Finance), or should we look at how to set up the "Live Stream" video module?