How to Create Blog Articles

This article provides a guide on the updated, efficient method for creating blog pages on your website. This streamlined approach includes steps to create, style, and manage blog entries for consistency.

You may refer to this video for a visual guide on a New Way of Creating Blogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NksObmn2OJc.

Step 1: Access the Page Builder

1. Open the left navigation menu.

2. Click on Website, then select Pages.
   
    

• This will display the contents of your website.

Step 2: Create a Blog Folder

1. Right-click on the folder with your store’s name and select Add Folder.

2. Name this folder Blogs.
   
   

            The folder will now hold all blog pages for easy organization.

Step 3: Create a Blog Page

1. Right-click on the newly created Blogs folder and select Add Item.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Name the page and click OK to open the editor.
   
    
   
   
   

Step 4: Customize the Blog Page

1. Add content elements to the page by using the plus sign.
   
   

   • In this example, add three fields: one for a background image, one for text, and one for a carousel of items.

2. Customize each field:

   • Background Image: Select the field, go to Background Type on the right, and choose Image.
     
     
     
     

• Text: Drag the Text Paragraph element from the menu on the left.
  
  

• Carousel: Add a Carousel element to display various items in your store.
  
  

3. To preview the page, click the Preview button in the top right corner.
   
    

Step 5: Edit the URL

1. Click Close Editor to return to the Pages menu.

2. Right-click on the blog page and select Set Custom URL.
   
   

• Choose a URL name without spaces for a clean link.

You can test the page by pressing Open to view it live.

Step 6: Convert the Page to a Blog Entry

1. Right-click the blog page and select Convert to Blog Entry.

2. The page will now appear as an entry under your blog.
   
   
    
   
   

Step 7: Copy and Edit for Additional Blog Entries

1. To keep a consistent style, right-click the blog page and select Copy Item.
   
   

2. Name the new blog entry, click OK, and enter Edit mode by right-clicking and selecting Edit.
   
   

3. Update the SEO Title and add a unique SEO Description for each entry to improve discoverability.
   
   

            Repeat these steps to add new entries, ensuring a cohesive look for all blog pages.

Troubleshooting

For assistance with creating or updating blogs, please contact Flawless POS support.