Blogs
How Do I Assign Local Blogs To The Featured Section And Auto-Generated Content To The Entertainment News Section On The Homepage In SoCast Engage?
To have your local blogs appear in the "Featured" section on your homepage, assign the category "Homepage" to any local posts you create in SoCast Engage. Auto-generated content (such as artist news) will continue to appear in the "Entertainment ...
How Do I Control Which Blog Categories Appear In The Featured Section On The Homepage In SoCast Engage?
By default, all blog categories are set to display in the Featured section on the homepage in SoCast Engage. If you want to control which categories appear, you can request to have only specific blog categories included in the Featured section. This ...
How Do I Embed a Facebook Post in a Blog Article Using SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage and navigate to the blog editor for your article (Website > Blogs > Blog Posts). Switch to Classic Mode if you do not see the "Add Media" option. Click on "Add Media". In the popup window, select "Insert from URL". Paste the ...
What Are The Restrictions For Video Content In Blog Posts On SoCast Engage?
When adding video content to blog posts in SoCast Engage, videos uploaded directly to the media library must be under 100 MB in file size. For videos larger than 100 MB or for long-form content, it is recommended to upload the video to a ...
How Do I Prevent Blog Posts From Showing The Wrong Author Or Session Errors In SoCast Engage?
Fully log out from all user accounts in your browser. Clear your browser’s cookies and cache to remove any leftover session data. Log back in to SoCast Engage using only your account. To avoid session mix-ups, use a private/incognito browser window ...
How Do I Edit or Remove Blog List Feeds on the Homepage in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage and select your station. Navigate to Pages > All Pages and locate the Home Page. Scroll down to the Blog List section where your feed elements (such as "Featured" or "Rock News") are displayed. In the center of each Blog List ...
How Do I Update the Blog Byline Template to Remove Location/Station Info and Author Email Link in SoCast Engage?
Yes, you can update the blog byline template in SoCast Engage to remove the location/station information and prevent the author field from being used as a mailto link. To do this, follow these steps: Log in to SoCast Engage. Navigate to Website > ...
How Do I Remove Blog List Sections From The Homepage In SoCast Engage?
Log in to your SoCast Engage account and select the appropriate station. Navigate to the Website section, then go to Pages > All Pages. Locate and open the Home Page. Scroll down to find the relevant Blog List sections displayed on the homepage. To ...
How Do I Display Blog Posts From a Specific Category on the Homepage in SoCast Engage?
You can display blog posts from a specific category on your homepage by setting up a Blog List element. Here’s how: Step 1: Assign Blog Posts to a Category When creating or editing a blog post, make sure to set it to the blog category you want to ...
Does SoCast Engage Support Carousel-Style Galleries For News Articles?
No, SoCast Engage does not currently offer a built-in carousel-style gallery option for photos in news articles (blog posts). The default gallery layout is block/grid style. Changing the gallery to a carousel layout would require custom development ...
How Do I Manually Attribute a Canonical Link to an RSS Blog Post in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Navigate to Website > Blogs > All Blog Posts. Click to edit the blog post you want to update. Paste the URL of the original source (the canonical link) somewhere within the blog post content to attribute the source. Save your ...
How Do I Add Advertisements and Media Features to Blog Posts in SoCast Engage?
Adding Advertisements to Blog Posts To add ads before and after each blog post: Navigate to Website > Website Settings > Advertising in SoCast Engage. Under Blog Content Header Ad, paste your ad code from Google Ads Console and click Save. Repeat the ...
How Do I Remove the Publish Date From Blog Posts in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Go to Website > Blogs > Blog Settings > Blog Post Settings. Locate the Byline Template field. Remove the following line from the template: <div class='post-date'>%blog.datePublished%</div> Click Save. This will remove the ...
How Do I Add a Downloadable Document (e.g. Application Form) to a Blog Post or Page in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Go to the Media Library on the left panel. Upload your document (e.g. DOC or PDF file) to the Media Library. Once uploaded, click on the file and copy its media file URL. Navigate to the blog post or page where you want to ...
How Do I Stop Blog Images From Being Cropped In The Blog List Widget On The Home Page In SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Go to Website > Pages > All Pages. Edit the Home Page. Locate the Blog List Settings for the relevant blog list (e.g., "What's Happening"). Scroll down to the Layout section. Change the layout from Horizontal Small Display ...
How Do I Add Or Change The Author On A Blog Post In SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Navigate to the blog post you want to edit. At the top right of the screen, click on Screen Options. Tick the box for Author to display the Author field at the bottom of the post editor. Scroll to the bottom of the post ...
How Do I Change the Number of Blog Posts Displayed on a Page in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Go to Website > Pages > All Pages. Search for and select the page you want to edit (e.g., your Events page), then click Edit. Locate the Blog List Widget on the page and click Edit on that widget. In the Blog List settings, ...
How Do I Feature a Specific Blog Post in the Featured Section on My Website Using SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Navigate to the blog post you want to feature by clicking on Website > Blogs > Blog Posts. Click on edit on the Blog Post that you want to feature. On the right hand side, scroll down and look for Make Blog Post Sticky and ...
How Do I Enable Pagination or the 'See More' Button for Blog Lists in SoCast Engage?
To enable pagination (the 'See More' button) for blog lists in SoCast Engage, follow these steps: Log in to SoCast Engage. Navigate to Website on the left panel. Select Pages/Blogs and choose the page where your blog list is displayed. Locate the ...
How Do I Hide the Post Title in the Full Blog Post Widget in SoCast Engage?
Log in to SoCast Engage. Go to Website > Pages > All Pages and search for the page you want to edit. Click Edit on the desired page, switch to the Backend Editor, and select the Full Blog Post widget. In the widget settings, locate the box labeled ...
How Do I Remove Older Stories From the Top of a Blog List in SoCast Engage?
If older stories are appearing at the top of a blog list in SoCast Engage, you can temporarily resolve this by making the affected posts sticky and then un-sticking them. This process will remove them from the top of the list: Log in to SoCast ...
How Do I Optimize My Blog Post Thumbnail for Facebook Sharing?
Who Is This Article For? All users with a SoCast account (login & password) All users with access to the SRM feature All users who can manage blog posts This applies to all SoCast themes Overview When sharing a blog post to Facebook, you may notice ...
How Do I Search for a Blog Post Company-Wide in SoCast?
How Do I Search for a Blog Post Company-Wide in SoCast? Who Is This Article For? Users with blog permissions enabled Users with the Company Search permission enabled Overview The company-wide blog post search feature allows you to search for a ...
How Do I Edit Blog Permalinks for SEO and Content Management?
How Do I Edit Blog Permalinks for SEO and Content Management? Customizing your blog permalinks is an important part of your website's SEO strategy and helps keep evergreen content relevant. A permalink is the permanent URL for an individual blog ...
How Do I Delete All Posts in a Blog Category?
How Do I Delete All Posts in a Blog Category? This article is for users with RSS Subscription Settings and Blogs permissions. Step 1: Disable RSS Feeds (If Applicable) If your blog posts are sourced from third-party or internal RSS feeds, disable ...
How Do I Customize Or Remove The Author Byline For Blog Posts In SoCast?
How Do I Customize or Remove the Author Byline for Blog Posts in SoCast? How to Remove the Author Byline for All Blog Posts To hide the author byline from all blog posts on your website, follow these steps: Go to Website > Blogs > Blog Settings > ...
How Do I Crop My Blog Post Featured Image in SoCast?
How Do I Crop My Blog Post Featured Image in SoCast? Overview SoCast makes it easy to edit and crop your blog post’s featured image for use on your website, Facebook, and Twitter. This helps your content look great when shared across different ...
How Do I Delete All Blog Posts In A Category?
How Do I Delete All Blog Posts in a Category? If you need to remove multiple blog posts from a specific category—such as when an RSS feed contains stock images that are unattributed and may pose a legal risk—you can use the bulk trash tool to quickly ...
How Can I Moderate Blog or Social Posts by My Users in SoCast?
How Can I Moderate Blog or Social Posts by My Users in SoCast? Who Is This Article For? Account or Company Admins with access to the Admin feature. Applicable to all SoCast Themes. Moderating Blog Posts You can moderate blog posts by restricting user ...
What Are The Guidelines And Best Practices For Using Stock Images In Digital Broadcasting?
What Are the Guidelines and Best Practices for Using Stock Images in Digital Broadcasting? Important Notice The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions or ...
How Do I Use the Stock Image Library in SoCast?
How Do I Use The Stock Image Library In SoCast? Who Is This Article For? All users with access to Manage Pages or Manage Blogs. Applicable to all themes. Important Notes Stock images can only be used if the author is properly attributed. Attribution ...
How Do I Add An App Download Prompt To The Header Or Footer Of My Blogs?
How Do I Add an App Download Prompt to the Header or Footer of My Blogs? To encourage your blog readers to download your station’s app, you can add a custom prompt with download links in the header or footer of your blog posts. Use the steps and ...
What Blog List Layouts Are Available in SoCast and How Do They Work?
What Blog List Layouts Are Available in SoCast and How Do They Work? Who Is This Article For? All users with Blog permissions Applies to all SoCast themes Overview of Blog List Layouts SoCast offers a variety of blog list layouts so you can present ...
How Do I Configure the Blog & News List Element in SoCast?
This Article Is For: All users who have access to one/all of the following: pages, blogs, contests, and sidebars This is applicable to: All themes These are the instructions for filling out the 'Blog & News List' element. Once this element is added ...
How Do I Manage Blog Settings in SoCast?
How Do I Manage Blog Settings in SoCast? Use SoCast’s blog settings to control your blog’s appearance, advertising, sharing options, and comments. These tools help you customize your blog’s look, improve engagement, and create monetization ...
How Do I Add Custom Header HTML to Blogs in SoCast?
How Do I Add Custom Header HTML to Blogs in SoCast? Who Is This Article For? Users with the Manage Website Settings permission Applicable to the SoCast 2.0 Theme and Hero 1.0 Theme Use the steps below to add custom header HTML to your blogs. This ...
How Do I Add a Custom Byline Template to Blogs in SoCast?
How Do I Add a Custom Byline Template to Blogs in SoCast? This Article Is For All users with the Manage Website Settings permission Applicable to the SoCast 2.0 Theme and Hero 1.0 Theme Follow these steps to create a custom byline template for your ...
How Do I Configure Blog Post Settings in SoCast?
How Do I Configure Blog Post Settings in SoCast? This Article Is For: Users who have access to blogs and blog settings Applicable To: All Themes Blog post settings in SoCast let you customize how your blog content looks and works on your website. ...
How Do I Configure the Content Footer for Blog Posts?
How Do I Configure the Content Footer for Blog Posts? Who Is This Article For? All users who have access to Blog Post Settings Applicable to: All Themes The content footer appears below the main content area on all blog post pages, just above the ...
How Do I Add Custom Footer HTML to Blogs in SoCast?
How Do I Add Custom Footer HTML to Blogs in SoCast? Who Is This Article For? Users with the Manage Website Settings permission Applicable to the SoCast 2.0 Theme and Hero 1.0 Theme Follow these instructions to add custom footer HTML to your blogs. ...
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