Blogging Overview

A blog post generally focuses on a particular subject or question and is usually informative. Additionally, blog posts can be designed to engage your readers.

If you're new to blogging or want to start but aren’t sure where to begin, this section will provide guidance on getting started. After creating a blog post, your page will resemble this, where you can find options to edit, filter search, and check blog updates.

Total Blog Posts

Here, you can keep track of all the blog posts created by you or your team, providing an overview of the number of posts.

Published Blogs

This section shows the total number of blog posts that have been published.

Visitors Per Week

This feature allows you to monitor the number of visitors viewing your blog post each week. It keeps track of all activity related to your posts on a weekly basis.

Search Bar

With a long list of blogs, this search bar helps you quickly find specific posts by name.

Blog Table

The blog table provides an overview of your blog posts with several columns:

• Blog Post: Displays the title of the post.

• Updated On: Shows the date and time when the post was last modified.

• Updated By: Indicates who made the latest update.

• Category: Lists the categories assigned to each post.

• Status: Reflects whether the post is in "Draft" or "Published" status.

• Action: This menu offers several options, including:

  • Edit/Update Post: Modify the content of a blog post.

  • Duplicate Post: Create a copy of the blog post.

  • Change Blog Post SEO Details: Update the post's SEO title, URL, description, and image.

  • Preview Post: View how the post will look once published.

  • Archive Post: Hide a blog post without deleting it.

  • Delete Blog Post: Permanently remove a blog post. It’s advisable to archive the post first if you're unsure about deleting it.

Blog Settings

By clicking the Settings icon in the top right corner of the page, you'll be taken to the settings menu. Here, you can manage several options such as:

• Authors

• Categories

• RSS feed settings

Authors

The author's section displays a list of the contributors. You can view:

• Author's Name

• Last Update: The date and time the author's information was last updated.

• Action Menu: Edit or delete an author, or add a new one.

Adding a New Author

To credit a blog creator, click on Add New Author and provide the following details:

• Author's Name: Must be at least three characters long.

• Author's Image: Upload a picture, ensuring it’s 512px by 512px and under 10MB.

• Image Alt Text: Add keywords for the image.

• Author's Description: Write a brief description between 100-250 characters.

• Social Media Links: Include URLs to their social media profiles.

Editing an Author

To edit an existing author, click the pencil icon next to their name. Make changes and be sure to click Update Author to save. You can also delete an author by clicking the trash can icon.

Categories

View your blog categories by clicking the Categories tab.

Adding a New Category

Click Add New Category to create a category for your posts. You will need to provide:

• Category Label: The name of the category.

• Category URL Slug: The URL path for the category.

• Category Description: A brief description of what the category covers.

• Category Image: Upload a 512px by 512px image (max size 10MB).

Editing Categories

To edit a category, click the pencil icon next to the category name. Make any changes and save by clicking Update Category. To delete a category, use the trash icon.

RSS

Manage your RSS feed settings here. You must add a domain to use your RSS.