How to add recent FixMyTransport reports to your hyperlocal site

Yesterday, we added a widget showing recent reports from FixMyTransport to Lichfield Live. Here’s how you can do the same on your WordPress site.

  1. Go to FixMyTransport, click on “issues near you” and search for your area

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  2. When the list of reports loads, click on the “Get updates on issues on and around this map” link at the top

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  3. You’ll be presented with a page a gobbledygook like this:

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  4. Copy the website address from the address bar

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  5. Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to the Appearance > Widgets page
  6. Drag the RSS widget onto your sidebar

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  7. Now paste the website address into the first box, and fill out the other details and hit save

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  8. You’re new widget will display proudly on your site!

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Also see how to add recent FixMyStreet reports to your hyperlocal site.

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