How Do I Create and Publish a Blog Post in SoCast?
How Do I Create and Publish a Blog Post in SoCast?
How Do I Create and Publish a Blog Post in SoCast?
Below are step-by-step instructions for creating and publishing your blog post in SoCast. These steps are organized according to the sections of the blog post page.
Step 1: Creating a Blog Post
Navigate to Website > Blogs > Blog Posts.
Click the New Post button in the post listings table.
Enter the title for your blog.
Click the Switch to Backend Editor button.
You can start by clicking the Templates button to select a pre-saved template, or add an element or text box.
Click Add Element to add desired elements to your blog, such as a Text Block, Photo Gallery, or Video Player.
Step 2: Blog Categories
Any blog categories that are greyed out cannot be selected, as they have been syndicated from another station within your company.
In the right column, under the “Blog Categories” section, select the category you want this blog to appear under.
All Blog Categories: Displays all available categories you can post to.
Most Used: Displays the categories most frequently posted to.
Step 3: Tags
Add tags to your blog post for SEO purposes. Separate tags with commas, or choose from the most used tags.
Step 4: Sticky
Sticky blog posts appear at the top of blog lists. Check the 'Sticky' box if you want this post to be featured at the top.
Step 5: Featured Media
If you do not add a featured image, the station/account logo will be displayed instead.
This is where you add the 'featured media' for your blog post. The featured image is used for all social previews/posts and is displayed in blog lists. The media is displayed at the top of the post page, and a thumbnail version is created for listing posts. Media should be at least 200px by 200px.
Set Featured Media: Click 'Set Featured Media' and choose an image from your computer, the media library, or the stock image library.
Crop Thumbnail: Crop your featured thumbnail as needed.
Edit Original: Edit the original image in the media library.
Change: Select a different image.
Remove: Remove the image.
Post Page Image Placement: Choose one of the following options:
Full Width: Displays the featured image full width across the top of your blog.
Left Wrap: Displays the image left-wrapped around the text.
Right Wrap: Displays the image right-wrapped around the text.
No Image: Displays the image in blog lists and social posts, but not within your blog post content.
Step 6: Minisite Header
The minisite header is not syndicated or included with RSS Feed Subscription.
Select a minisite header to appear above the blog body for navigation between a subset of pages or links (e.g., program or sponsored content). Minisite headers must first be created under Website > Website Structure > Minisite Headers.
Step 7: Discussion
Allow Comments: Check the box next to 'Allow Comments' if you want to let website visitors comment on your blog.
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