Blogs

by Jon Maxim | Last edited: 7/12/2011

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MANAGE BLOGS

List View

  • Find: Begin typing the name of the content you would like to find and the system will perform a search. NOTE: Do not click the enter key as you type. This will remove the Search terms.
  • Sort Function: When scrolling over the top of the list, the Heading turns dark and an Arrow appears next to the Heading. Once you see the Arrow, simply click the Heading to Sort the List in alpha-numeric order. Click again for a reverse order of the list.
  • Edit Selected: To change the Publish Status or to Delete selected items, click the check boxes to the left of each item. When the boxes are checked, the "Edit Selected" button will turn on next to the Add button. Click "Edit Selected" to change Status or Delete.
  • Edit Content: To edit your content, click the underlined words that are in a different color. When scrolling over the words, a pencil icon will appear and the row will change to a light orange.

Add a New Blog

NOTE: Before you Add a New Blog Post, you first need to Add a New Blog. Once you create a Blog, you can add the Blog to display within your Navigation by going to: Content > Pages > Navigation.

  • Blog Title: This appears as the Title of the Blog on the Blog list and the Blog's page, as well as within the Blog's RSS feed.
  • Description: The Description will be displayed at the beginning of the Blog page. NOTE: See WYSIWYG Editor for detailed instruction on using the WYSIWYG.
  • Comment Notification Email Address: Allows you to notify one or multiple users when a new comment has been posted.
  • Display Monklet: Usually set as Default, the Monklet controls how the Blog is displayed on the page.
  • Header Image: Depending on your implementation, you may be able to choose an image to display in your Header area.
  • Template: The default is the Blog Template, but you may choose to display your Blog using another Page Template.
  • More Options: You may choose to add your Article to a Group. You may add additional Public or Private Group under: People > Groups.
  • Sections: Depending on your implementation, you may be able to choose a Section or Sections to feature with your Blog.
  • Done/Save Blog: To finish and/or Save the Blog.

Add a New Blog Post

NOTE: This content is displayed within the RSS feed and on the individual Blog page with the Author and Date stamp.

  • Post Title: This appears as the Title of the Post in the Blog list and on the Blog Post page, as well as within the Blog's RSS feed.
  • Blog: Select the Blog that you want your Post to be added to.
  • Category: Categories differentiate kinds of topics. Examples might be movies, commentary, family, etc. Click the Plus icon (+) to add an additional Category.
  • Author: Select from a drop down list of Authors or add a person by clicking on the Plus icon (+). NOTE: When adding an Author, the system will add the Author as a new Member (under People). Use the Email field to upgrade a pre-existing Member to Author status. If you use a different Email address, the system will create a new Member that may be a duplicate.
  • Date: Defaults to today. Click the Calendar icon to go through the Calendar to find the correct date of the Blog.
  • Add Summary: Depending on your implementation, you may have a Summary that is different then your Post Content. This is not a required field in Default Output.
  • Post: The Content will be displayed on your individual Blog Post page. Depending on your implementation, the first few lines may also be featured in the list of Blog Posts. NOTE: See WYSIWYG Editor for detailed instruction on using the WYSIWYG.
  • Keywords: Required for search engine optimization. Separate Keywords by commas and include no more than 10 words and/or phrases that someone might use to search for your content.
  • Done/Save Blog: To finish and/or Save the Blog Post.

Publishing your Blog Post

NOTE: This step will make the Blog Post appear on your site and within your RSS Feed.

  • Keep as Draft: Saves the Blog Post but does not publish it into your RSS Feed.
  • Publish: Saves the Blog Post into the RSS Feed and within the various Blog pages.
  • Publish as Featured: Depending on your implementation, this may make the Blog Post appear on your home page or other designated area, depending on your template design.
  • More Options: You may choose to add your Article to a Group. You may add additional Public or Private Group under: People > Groups.

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