Blogging 101

Using the Blog feature, you can create and optimize blog posts. The easy-to-use feature allows you to focus on content marketing and SEO optimization, and you can distribute your blog anywhere to attract readers to your blog! 

Step 1: Creating Blog Posts with Settings and SEO Details

• Navigate to Sites on the left > Blogs at the top
• Create a new Blog by setting up the following:

Add the name of the Blog

Select the domain and add a slug (optional)

Add the description (approx. number of characters is 250 for SEO purposes)

Note: Please add the domain.

After adding the details, you will land on the list view to create new blog posts and edit the blog site (this will take you to the blog builder similar to the funnel/website).

To edit the blog site layout, list view, card details, and blog post page, customize the Blog Home and Blog Post page.

•  Click on + New Post.

•  Give it a Title, Description, and Blog Post image.
• 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, use the Plus icon in the top left corner to add elements like code, SVGs, or maps.

• Using the editor toolbar, add your content and customize the font, images, etc. 

• You can also customize font styles and designs, add indentations and various list formats including numbered, bulleted, and to-do, add an image(s) and/or video(s) from your Media Library, you can also add YouTube videos, or insert hyperlinks
• Save your changes.
• Once you’ve added the content, you will need to set up the details for your blog. This includes:
  • URL Slug: the path for your post
  • Category (determined from blog settings)
  • Keywords
  • Author (determined from blog settings)
  • canonical tags to suggest to Google which version of the page it should index

• After setting up the details, you can publish them right away, schedule them for a certain day and time to post or keep them saved in draft mode. 

How to Add a Featured Post to Your Blog

Add a featured post to your blog to highlight important content and increase engagement with your audience.

1- Navigate to Sites > Blogs: Go to the "Sites" section and select "Blogs."

2- Select the Blog: From the list view of blogs, click on the blog name you want to edit.

3- Edit the Blog Site: Go to the section where you can edit the blog site.

4- Add Featured Post Element: Add the "Featured Post" element to the page.

5- Select Featured Post: Choose the blog post you want to feature.

6- Choose Layout: Select your preferred layout and decide what to display in the featured post.

7- Publish: Once you're satisfied, publish the blog site.

Step 2: Adding a Website or Funnel with the Blog Post List Element

NOTE: This funnel or website page will be your main Blog page with all your blog posts.

• Create a new Funnel / Website, or you can add a step/page to an existing one
• Within the step, go to the edit button.
• Click on the element titled “Blog Post”
  • Choose the element and type of layout - either Standard or Compact
  • Make any additional customizations you wish to set up

• Add the domain to the site within Funnel / Website Settings.
• If you want the blog page to open when you enter your domain without any path you can navigate to Settings > Domains > Edit Domain > Select the blog page as the default page. You can set it up so that the blog opens at blog.thedemoaccount.com instead of blog.thedemoaccount.com/home

Step 3: How do domains work within the blog?

You add the domain to the Funnel or Website where the blog element is added. Here is a Blog URL format example:

• Domain: XYZ.com 
• Slug of the post: b/sample-demo
• Final URL: XYZ.com/b/sample-demo

Pro Tips:

• Categories: Blog Post details will require a Category. You can add multiple categories.
• Category details such as name, slug, and SEO details can be customized within Blogs Settings.
• Blog Author and Keywords are optional. Author details can be customized in Blogs Settings with a name, photo, and social media information. Keywords can be set from the “publish” section.

FAQs

1. How do I customize the blog site layout and individual blog posts?
You can edit the layout of the blog site, list view, card details, and individual blog post pages by navigating to the Blog Builder. Use the customizable Blog Home and Blog Post pages to design your layout.

2. Can I schedule blog posts for a specific time?
Yes, after adding your blog content and setting up the details, you can choose to publish the post immediately, save it as a draft, or schedule it to go live at a specific date and time.

3. How do I ensure my blog opens directly from my domain?
Navigate to Settings > Domains > Edit Domain, and set the blog page as the default page. This allows the blog to open directly at yourdomain.com instead of requiring a specific path like /home.

4. What types of elements can be added to a blog post?
The Blog Builder supports various elements such as custom code, SVGs, and maps. Additionally, you can embed YouTube videos, add images from the Media Library, and use the editor toolbar for advanced customization like fonts, lists, and hyperlinks.