Creating and managing blog posts is an integral part of maintaining an engaging and informative website. This guide will walk you through the process of creating new blog posts, detailing each step from start to finish. Additionally, we will cover frequently asked questions and provide troubleshooting tips to ensure a smooth experience.
To start creating a new blog post, navigate to the Sites section of your account and click on the Blogs tab in the navigation bar. You will be presented with a list of the blog sites you have created. Select the blog site to which you wish to add the post, or create a new blog site.
Next, click on the New Post option to begin crafting your post from scratch. A popup will then appear, allowing you to enter key details about the post.
These include:
Title: Enter the title for your blog post here.
Cover Image: Upload the cover page for your blog here by clicking on the Change button, which directs you to the Media section of your account. Here, you can upload the image you want to use or select an existing image. Once you have identified the image, double-click on the image, which will automatically add the image. To change/replace the image, click on the Change button, and if you want to delete the image uploaded, just click on Remove. The recommended size is 600px * 400px, and the Supported image size is 10MB.
Alt Text (Cover image): Add your Alt Text for your cover image here. By including alt text, you make your website more accessible and improve its SEO.
Post Description: Give a brief description of the post for readers to preview. The description length should be between 100 - 250 characters.
Select the Create Post button when you have completed the steps above.
Once you have done so, you may begin typing the content of your blog in the designated text field. Enhance user engagement by utilizing the following features:
Undo/Redo: Easily reverse or reapply changes.
Text Formatting: Use bold, italics, underline, strikethrough, font styles, and size options.
Spacing and Alignment: Adjust left, center, right, justified, indent, or outdent spacing.
Lists: Add numbered lists, bulleted lists, or to-do lists.
Text and Background Color: Highlight text and background.
Media Insertion: Insert hyperlinks, images, audio, or video from the Media Library or YouTube.
Additional Elements: Include quotes, emojis, dividers, and custom code.
Content AI: Utilize AI to craft an engaging outline, introduction, and sections.
Format Clearing: Clear the format of a specific section or the entire blog.
When you are satisfied with your blog's content and design, save the blog to preserve your work.
To further manage your post, you can use the following options:
Duplicate Post: Click this button to duplicate the blog post.
Preview Post: Preview your post by clicking this button. Save your article before previewing.
See Version History: View previously saved versions of your article.
Delete Blog Post: Permanently remove the article by clicking the Delete button.
With all your configurations intact, proceed to publish or schedule your post by clicking the “Continue” button.
In this section, you will be required to enter the desired slug and select the category, author, and status. Additionally, you may choose to provide a canonical link and include relevant keywords.
Once these settings are configured, click Save to either save your post as a draft, schedule it for future publication, or publish it immediately.
Now you know how to create a blog post! Check out the other articles in this section to learn more about the Blogs feature.
Q: Can I schedule blog posts for future publication?
Yes, you can schedule posts to be published at a later date by setting the desired publish date and time in the post settings.
Q: How do I optimize my blog posts for SEO?
Use relevant keywords in the title, meta description, and throughout the content. Add alt text for images and ensure your blog post is well-structured with headers and sub-headers.
Formatting Issues
If you encounter formatting problems, use the format-clearing option to reset specific sections or the entire blog.
Image Upload Errors
Ensure your images meet the recommended size (600px x 400px) and supported file size (up to 10MB).
Preview Discrepancies
If the preview does not reflect recent changes, save the article again and refresh the preview.
