This guide outlines the necessary steps to create and configure a new blog post within the platform.
Procedure for Creating a Post
To create a new post, follow the steps listed below, navigating through the sections of the editing form.
1. General Section
This is the first section of the form and contains essential information about the post.
A. Main Details (Required)
Fill in the following required fields (marked with *):
1. Post Title\*: Enter the main title of the post.
2. Slug\: Enter the slug*, which is the final part of the URL identifying the post (automatically generated based on the title but can be modified).
3. Description: Enter a short description or summary of the post.
4. Content\*: Enter the main body of the post.
- Editing note: Next to the Content label, there is a button (for example:
Use Visual BuilderorUse Classic Editor) that allows switching editing modes (Visual Builder for complex layouts or Classic Editor/TinyMCE for formatted text).
B. Additional Options
Configure visibility and scheduling options:
1. Show on site: Check this box to make the post visible immediately after saving. If unchecked, the post will remain Inactive.
2. Feature: Check this box if you want the post to appear in sections dedicated to featured content.
3. Publish date: Set the date and time when the post should be published. If left empty, it will be published immediately (or at save time).
4. Category: Select one or more categories to which the post belongs.
5. Tags: Enter relevant tags. Tags help further classify content.
6. Expiration: If needed, set a date and time after which the post will be automatically deactivated and hidden from the site.
2. Images Section
Go to the Images section to upload graphic elements associated with the post. Use the media selector to upload or choose images from the library.
1. Preview: Upload the preview image (usually used in lists or blog feeds).
2. Main: Upload the main image that will appear at the top of the post.
3. Banner: Upload a banner image, if provided by the blog template.
3. SEO Section (Search Engine Optimization)
Go to the SEO section to optimize your post for search engines.
1. Fill in fields related to SEO Title and SEO Description to control how your post appears in search results.
2. Configure any other available SEO options (such as indexing or social settings).
4. Saving
Once configuration is complete in all sections:
1. Look for the save button (usually located at either top or bottom of the editing page).
2. Click on it to save your post.
If all required fields have been correctly filled out, the system will confirm successful saving. If Show on site is active and no future date has been set, your post will be immediately available online.
