How to Create a Blog
If you're new to blogging or want to start your own blog but don't know where to begin, this article will help you get started.
Step 1: Create a Blog Post with Settings and SEO details
1. From "Sites" >" Blogs", Create a New Blog Post with a Title, Description, and a Blog Post image
The image size allowed is 10MB.
2. Add the content for your blog post using the editor toolbar
You can set add styles with bold, italics, underline,
strikethroughtext, fonts, styles, sizeYou 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 particular format or format everything
3. Following by adding 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.
Step 2: Add a Funnel or Website with the Blog Post List Element
Please Note:
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
You can rename the "More stories" button
Please Note:
The "Blog Post List" element has several options. Blog type allows you to choose between "standard" or "compact," the Pagination settings will enable you to select the text will number of blog posts visible on the page, and the button options allow you to edit the button text will, enable
4. Add Domain to the site from Funnel / Website Settings, if it is not already added
5. 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:
FAQ's
Q: How does the domain work with the blog?
A: The Domain will be added to the Funnel or Website where the blog list element is added.
Blog URL formats:
Q: How do you choose the number of blog posts displayed on the landing page?
A: The Pagination settings allow you to select the number of blog posts visible on the page, and the button options will enable you to edit the button text. We would recommend keeping it to 6 or 9 blog posts.
Q: Is it optional to add an Author, Category, or Keywords
A: Blog Post details require Category details like name, slug, and SEO details can be set in Blogs Settings. It is optional to add Author and Keywords. Author details can be set in Blogs Settings with name, photo, and social information. Keywords can be set from the publish screen.
Q: Can I use custom values in a blog post?
A: No, Custom Values are not supported in blog posts at the moment. You cannot use values like {{contact. name}} or {{custom_values.xyz}}
Q: How to add Forms, Surveys, or Custom Code to my blog post?
A: Forms or Surveys cannot be added to blog posts at the moment. The option to add custom code will be out soon.
Q: Why can't I change the blog author?
A: Category, Keywords, Author, and Slug CANNOT be updated after publishing the blog.
Q: Can I add more Fonts?
A: Currently, this is not supported. We are working on providing more font options soon.
Q: What is the recommended image size for a blog post?
A: We don't have a recommended size. However, the page width inside the blog post editor is 736 px.