How to Create a Blog Post

Step 1: 

1-Create a Blog Post with Settings and SEO details

• From Sites > Blogs

• Create a New Blog Post with a Title, Description, and a Blog Post image

Note - The image size allowed is 10MB

2. Add the content for your blog post using the editor toolbar 

• You can add styles with bold, italics, underline, strikethrough text, fonts, styles, size

• You can add an indent, number list, bulleted list, or to-do list

• You can add color and highlight

• You can add an image(s), or video(s) from the Media Library and YouTube and insert hyperlinks

• You can add quotes for specific content

• You can clear a specific format or format everything

3. Customize your content through various elements

The Blog Site Builder supports various elements, including Custom Code, SVGs, and Maps, enhancing the customization and functionality of your blog.

1. Custom Code:  Easily add custom code for footers, headers, and other elements to share them across funnels, websites, and blogs with the Saved Sections feature.

2. SVG: Integrate SVGs for scalable graphics

3. Maps: Embed maps to display specific locations.

To use these features, go to Sites > Blogs, select the blog you want to edit, click "Edit Blog Site," and use the Plus icon to add elements like code, SVGs, or maps.

4. Following by adding and customizing the content, you will be required to set up the details 

• URL Slug - This will be the path for your blog post

• Category (this is set up in blog settings)

• Keywords

• Author (this is set up in blog settings)

• Once the blog details are reviewed then you can publish them with the specific past date or save them by keeping them in draft

• Blogs support section templates, sections can be used across as templates between funnels, websites and blog.

Step 2: Add a Funnel or Website with the Blog Post List element

Please Note:

This funnel or website page is going to be your main Blog page which contains all your blog posts that have been added in the Blogs section.

1. Create a new Funnel / Website or add a step/page to an existing one

2. Once the funnel step is added, go to the edit button to land on the editor

3. Click on the element named Blog Post List

• Choose the element and type of layout between Standard and Compact

• Pagination refers to the number of blog posts shown on the landing page

Please Note: Adding a Category Navigation menu and Footer links to your main blog page is recommended. You can rename the 'More stories' button.

The "Blog Post List" element has several options. Blog type allows you to choose between "standard" or "compact", the Pagination settings allow you to select the number of blog posts visible on the page and the button options allow you to edit the button text

4. Add Section Template, Global Section Button to the Blog

Adding various elements like section templates, social media icons, buttons, and global sections can significantly enhance the appearance and functionality of your blog.

Buttons:

• Interactive elements that prompt users to take specific actions, such as “Read More,” “Subscribe,” or “Buy Now.”They direct user actions and improve navigation, helping to achieve specific goals like increased subscriptions, sales, or content engagement.

Social Media Icons:

• Small icons representing various social media platforms, typically linked to your social media profiles or sharing options.They make it easy for readers to follow your social media accounts and share your content, increasing visibility and engagement.

Section Templates:

•  Pre-designed layout sections that can be inserted into your blog to structure content quickly and consistently.They help in maintaining a uniform look and feel, making it easier to create visually appealing pages without designing from scratch.

Global Sections:

• Reusable sections that can be applied across multiple pages or posts, such as headers, footers, or navigation bars. They ensure consistency and simplify updates, as changes to a global section automatically reflect wherever it is used.

Use Preset Sections for Design Consistency:

• While in the blog editing mode, you can enhance the appearance and structure by using preset sections.

• These preset sections can be found in the funnels or websites section of the platform.

• Match these sections to the theme and styling of your blog to ensure consistency and a professional look.

5. Add domain to the site from Funnel / Website Settings, if it is not already added

6. If you want the blog page to open when you enter your domain without any path

For example: blog.mydomain.com instead of blog.mydomain.com/home - Go to Settings > Domains > Edit Domain > Select the blog page as Default Page.

Please Note: Category, Keywords, Author, and Slug CANNOT be updated after the blog has been published. The developers are working on a solution that will be released soon.