Target Audience & Best For
Newspapers, regional news publishers, community news organisations, digital media startups, Telugu news publishers, local district news portals, online magazines, and media resellers.
Ready-Made Customizable Product
InstNews — Short News, ePaper and Newsroom Software
InstNews is a ready-made white-label digital news publishing platform for newspapers, local publishers, regional media companies, community news organisations and digital news startups. It combines a responsive public news portal, swipe-up Short News, digital ePaper and a controlled editorial newsroom under one customizable brand.
Surfaces IncludedWeb • Mobile App • Admin Panel
Launch Timeline2 - 4 Weeks
Public News PortalSwipe-up Short NewsDigital ePaper ReaderAdmin NewsroomInstallable PWAWhite-Label Branding
Access ModelReaders have read-only access. All news creation, editing, scheduling, and publishing is done via the authorized Newsroom panel by staff.
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Business Problems Solved
Instead of just offering software features, InstNews directly fixes common operational issues that cost businesses time and customer satisfaction:
Print readership decline
Offer a modern mobile-first swipe-up Short News experience that appeals to younger readers.
Static PDF editions
Provide an interactive digital ePaper reader with page navigation and archive options.
Disorganized publishing workflows
Coordinate reporters, writers, and editors through a secure, structured admin newsroom.
Complicated mobile app builds
Offer an installable Progressive Web Application (PWA) with push notifications.
Poor article discovery
Optimize search engine ranking using server-rendered content, news sitemaps, and Schema markup.
Low visitor engagement
Retain readers with related articles, saved stories, breaking news tickers, and ads.
Operational Evolution
A side-by-side comparison of manual procedures versus the optimized TechDino digital setup:
Before TechDino
- ✕Articles typed in word docs or sent over chat.
- ✕No vertical short news or mobile-first reading format.
- ✕Physical newspaper layouts scanned as static PDFs.
- ✕No structured role-based workflow for reporters and editors.
- ✕Poor indexing in Google and Google News for content.
- ✕No central archive of old digital editions or ePaper editions.
After TechDino
- ✓Centralized administrative Newsroom for reporters and editors.
- ✓Fast, swipe-up vertical Short News card summaries for mobile readers.
- ✓Interactive digital ePaper reader with page navigation and archive.
- ✓Structured category, geographical hierarchy, and staff workflows.
- ✓SEO-ready article pages, metadata controls, and news sitemaps.
- ✓Branded Progressive Web App (PWA) installable on desktop and mobile.
Included Surfaces
This product package includes the following configured applications and backend code:
Customer Web Application
IncludedCustomer Mobile Application
IncludedStaff Mobile Application
Add-onAdmin Control Dashboard
IncludedSuper-Admin Configuration
IncludedREST API Backend & Database
IncludedTypeScript / Next.js Stack
Who is this for?
Tailored layout adjustments, custom reporting metrics, and specific language files configure the system for these user sectors:
Local NewspapersBring printed editions online with digital ePaper and mobile-first Short News feeds.
Regional News PublishersPublish states, districts, and city news in multiple languages from one newsroom.
Digital News StartupsLaunch a complete media platform in days with PWA, Short News, and custom branding.
Community News OrganisationsEngage local neighborhoods with citizen reporter drafts and editor workflows.
Independent Media BusinessesBuild reader loyalty using swipe-up news summaries alongside full articles.
Multilingual PublishersTarget regional audiences in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and other languages.
Software Agencies and ResellersRebrand and deploy InstNews under a client's publication name and domain.
Role-Based Experiences
A breakdown of what each user type can execute within the application workspace:
Reporter / Author Workspace
- Create draft articles and vertical Short News cards.
- Upload images/videos and configure categories and tags.
- Input SEO metadata titles and descriptive tags for stories.
- Submit drafted content to editors for publication approval.
Editor Workspace
- Review reporter drafts, correct typos, and adjust media assets.
- Assign featured spots, breaking news banners, and trending statuses.
- Schedule approved posts to go live at specific date/time targets.
- Manage ePapers and categorize news topics.
Publisher / Admin Workspace
- Manage staff accounts, assign reporter/editor access levels, and audit logs.
- Configure brand settings, custom domains, and logo uploads.
- Integrate advertisement slots and Google Analytics measurement accounts.
- Monitor database backups, PWA states, and email templates.
System Lifecycle
Real-World Execution Workflow
A step-by-step diagram of how the software handles transactions end-to-end:
1
Author signs into newsroom and creates a story or short-news.
2
Author adds headline, summary, tags, and media library attachments.
3
SEO metadata settings are completed for optimization.
4
Story is saved and submitted for editor verification review.
5
Editor critiques draft, modifies assets, or requests changes.
6
Editor approves and schedules post or publishes immediately.
7
Article goes live on the reader portal and PWA homepage.
8
Engagement views and share stats are monitored on the dashboard.
Modular Application Features
All functions are compiled as independent packages, letting you add, edit, or disable components without breaking the core system:
Swipe-up Short News
Concise, mobile-friendly vertical news cards that readers swipe through to stay informed in under a minute.
Digital ePaper
Upload, organize, and publish digital editions of physical newspapers with zoom and date archives.
Editorial Newsroom
Admin-only workspace for creating, reviewing, scheduling, and publishing full articles and Short News.
Responsive Reader Portal
Modern homepage with category sections, breaking news ticker, search, trending content, and ad slots.
Installable PWA
Enable readers to install the news application on mobile and desktop directly from their browsers.
White-Label Branding
Fully custom logo, colors, fonts, category navigation, social sharing cards, and domains.
Deliverables Breakdown
Know exactly what you receive in the deployment package versus what requires developer configuration or custom engineering hours:
Core Deliverables
Included in Ready Product
Ready-made, production-tested features compiled in the base repo:
- Responsive public news portal.
- Swipe-up Short News card interface.
- Interactive digital ePaper reader.
- Secure editorial admin newsroom workspace.
- Installable Progressive Web App (PWA).
- API server and database schema files.
Minor Customizations
Setup & Config
Integrated on demand using existing API webhooks and setups:
- Logo, masthead, favicon, and brand style rules integration.
- Domain mapping with automated SSL setup.
- Taxonomy configuration for categories and locations.
- Ad spaces configuration and analytics links.
Bespoke Engineering
Bespoke Scope
Custom features built on top of the product base:
- Native Android/iOS app compilation and App Store publishing.
- Paywall integration and recurring subscription options.
- Multilingual newsroom translation features.
- Legacy story content and PDF ePaper archives migration.
Branding & White-Label Assets
We replace all base identifiers to customize the application layout under your company ownership:
Brand Identity
Your newspaper logo, name, and styling icons.
Custom Domain
Domain mapping for public portal and newsroom panel.
Language Options
Enable Telugu, English, Hindi, or other language editions.
Category Taxonomies
Set up categories and district/state geographical directories.
PWA Settings
Custom name, icons, and theme-color configurations.
Ad Slot Placements
Configure pre-built banner slots for custom ads or Google Ads.
Supported Integrations
Connect external SaaS services and localized APIs to automate operations workflows:
Google AdSenseCONFIGURATION
Custom Ad ServerCONFIGURATION
Firebase Cloud MessagingCONFIGURATION
Google Analytics / Search ConsoleCONFIGURATION
SMTP Email ServerCONFIGURATION
AWS S3 / Cloud StorageCONFIGURATION
Deployment & Ownership Architecture
Custom Domain MappingRun all pages on your subdomains with automated Nginx reverse proxies and Let's Encrypt SSL.
Database SecurityDeploy on your private cloud VPS. You maintain 100% ownership of student, patient, or client logs.
Automated BackupsConfigure daily backup cron scripts shipping database dumps to your private S3 bucket.
Source-Code LicenseGet complete developer Git coordinate histories, allowing you to custom-build additional modules.
Setup & Deployment Timeline
DAYS 1 - 2
Scope & Brand Assets
We gather your branding requirements, logo files, preferred color palettes, and map out product configurations.
DAYS 3 - 4
Domain & API Setup
Point your custom domain and integrate Razorpay/Stripe checkout billing keys, WhatsApp notifications, and SMS triggers.
DAYS 5 - 6
VPS Server Deployment
Deploy the build to your private cloud server or Hostinger VPS with Nginx redirects, PM2 logs, and SSL security checks.
DAY 7
QA Test & Handover
Rigorous testing of admin, staff, and customer workflows, billing and payment flows, and final administrative credentials handover.
Package Licensing Models
Choose the licensing structure that aligns with your technical capabilities and business scale:
Branded Setup
White-Label Setup
We configure the branding assets and deploy the ready application directly to your VPS server.
- Branded Logo & Colors
- Custom Domain & SSL
- Stripe/Razorpay Key Integration
- WhatsApp Notification Triggers
- VPS Configuration Logs
Business Customization
Workflow Customization
We adjust base panels, fields, databases, and integrate local third-party services for your operations.
- Custom Database Fields
- Custom Reports Builder
- Local SMS/WhatsApp Gateways
- Staff Training Logs
- Dedicated VPS Support
Source Code License
Source Code License
Complete codebase access for agencies, tech builders, or companies wanting private in-house customization.
- 100% Next.js/TypeScript Source
- Unlimited Domains License
- Unlimited Seats & Transactions
- GitHub Repository Access
- No Ongoing License Fees
Enterprise Custom Build
Enterprise Custom Build
Full bespoke specifications design, third-party integrations, and scaling support.
- Bespoke Architecture Design
- Core System Modifications
- External CRM/ERP Syncs
- HIPAA/GDPR Compliance Support
- Dedicated Developer Coordinate
Screenshots & App Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
InstNews is a ready-made white-label digital news publishing platform for newspapers, local publishers, regional media companies, community news organisations and digital news startups. It combines a responsive public news portal, swipe-up Short News, digital ePaper and a controlled editorial newsroom under one customizable brand.
Yes. InstNews specializes in swipe-up Short News, digital ePaper and a modern editorial newsroom, whereas Dino News remains a traditional news publishing platform focusing on standard articles and reader mobile apps. Both products are independent and licensed separately.
It is an app-like vertical news-reading experience where readers can quickly move from one story to another by swiping upward on mobile or using the mouse wheel on desktop. It transforms important updates into concise story cards.
Yes. Readers can swipe up on mobile or scroll on desktop to move to the next story. They can also swipe down or scroll up to go back, view the essential summary, and open the full article when they need more detail.
Yes. It includes a dedicated digital ePaper publisher where you can upload and organize digital editions of physical newspapers, allowing readers to browse today's paper or archives with date/region filters, zoom controls, and full-screen reading.
Yes. The Newsroom is a secure administrative workspace for creating, reviewing, scheduling, and publishing content. It supports role-based permissions (Author, Editor, Admin), drafts, audit logs, media library, and SEO metadata.
No. Public portal users are readers only and have read-only access. All article creation and publishing must happen through the authorized newsroom CMS by authenticated staff.
Yes. Articles can be published immediately or scheduled to go live at a specific date and time automatically.
Yes. The newsroom CMS has a dedicated section to create, edit, and publish Short News cards independently or link them to full articles.
Yes. The platform is fully white-labeled. You can customize the publication name, logo, domain, favicon, brand colors, fonts, categories, navigation, and settings.
Yes. It is fully configurable to support languages like English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, and Arabic.
Yes. It supports geographic news hierarchies (Country, State, District, City, Constituency, Mandal/Taluk, Neighborhood) so you can organize regional coverage.
Yes. It includes Progressive Web App (PWA) capability, allowing readers to install the application on their home screens on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Yes. Native Android and iOS reader applications are available as optional customizations on top of the base PWA product.
Yes. Reader polls and moderated comments can be integrated as optional bespoke modifications.
Yes. Paywall models, premium content, and subscriber billing integrations are available as optional bespoke add-ons.
Yes. The platform has pre-integrated advertisement spaces (header, sidebar, in-article, short news overlays) which can be configured with Google AdSense or custom banners.
Yes. We offer legacy content and archived ePaper migration as an optional customization service.
Yes. You can purchase a complete source-code license (Next.js portal, admin CMS, Node.js API, database schema) for full data ownership and hosting freedom.
You can request a custom quotation by clicking 'Request InstNews Pricing' to open our enquiry workflow, or by chatting with us directly on WhatsApp.
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