Blog
Add Article to your directory
Learn how to create and manage blog articles for your directory website with rich content, scheduling options, and media management
Articles allow you to create blog content for your directory website. Here’s a breakdown of the available fields and settings when creating or editing an article:
Basic Information
- Title (Required) - The title of your article
- Slug - URL-friendly version of the title
- Auto-generated from title if left blank
- Can be customized for SEO purposes
Content Options
- Content Format - Choose between:
- Rich Text Editor - Visual WYSIWYG editor
- Markdown - Write in markdown format
- Supports standard markdown syntax
- Embed videos using:
Publishing Settings
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Published - Toggle article visibility
- When enabled, article is live on your site
- When disabled, article is hidden from public view
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Published At - Schedule publication date/time
- Set future date to schedule posts
- Defaults to current time in UTC
Media
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Thumbnail - Featured image for the article
- Upload image directly
- Supports image editing with preset aspect ratios:
- 16:9 (Widescreen)
- 4:3 (Standard)
- 1:1 (Square)
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Thumbnail URL - Alternative to uploaded thumbnail
- Use external image URL
- Only used if no thumbnail is uploaded
Best Practices
- Use clear, descriptive titles
- Add engaging thumbnails
- Format content for readability
- Schedule posts strategically
- Preview before publishing
Rich media like images and videos help make your articles more engaging. Use the built-in file upload capabilities to easily add media to your content.