> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usestellar.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Keep users informed with a beautiful changelog

Announcements let you share product updates, new features, and improvements with your users. Create a public changelog that builds trust and keeps customers engaged with your progress.

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## What are Announcements?

Announcements are your public changelog:

* Product updates and new features
* Bug fixes and improvements
* Company news and milestones
* Any updates worth sharing

## Where Announcements Appear

### Public Portal

Your branded changelog page where users can:

* Browse all updates
* Filter by category
* Subscribe for notifications
* Share specific announcements

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### In-App Widget

Embed announcements directly in your product:

* Unread indicators
* Recent updates panel
* Click through to full changelog
* Customizable appearance

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### Email Updates

Keep users informed via email:

* New announcement notifications
* Weekly or monthly digests
* RSS feed for power users

## Key Features

**Rich Content Editor** - Format updates with images, lists, and styling

**Categories** - Organize by type (Features, Fixes, Updates)

**Scheduling** - Write now, publish later

**Private Posts** - Internal updates for your team only

**Cover Images** - Make announcements visually appealing

**Author Attribution** - Show who's behind the updates

## Announcement Workflow

### 1. Draft

Write and refine your announcement:

* Add content and images
* Set category
* Preview appearance
* Save as draft

### 2. Review

Perfect your message:

* Check formatting
* Verify links
* Add cover image
* Get team feedback

### 3. Publish

Share with the world:

* Publish immediately
* Schedule for later
* Control visibility
* Notify subscribers

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<Info>
  Regular announcements show customers you're actively improving the product. Aim for at least monthly updates.
</Info>

## Benefits

**Build Trust** - Transparency creates confidence

**Reduce Support** - Proactively communicate changes

**Drive Engagement** - Show momentum and progress

**Improve SEO** - Fresh content for search engines

**Gather Feedback** - Comments and reactions on updates

## Getting Started

1. [Create your first announcement](/announcements/creating-first-announcement)
2. [Configure categories](/announcements/additional-settings) for organization
3. [Set up your portal](/portal/setting-up-portal) for public access
4. [Add the widget](/embeds/changelog-panel) to your app

Ready to keep users in the loop? Start sharing your product journey.