Accessing Blog Settings
Open Sites from the left navigation.
Click Blogs at the top.
In the top-right corner, click the Settings (gear icon).
Opening the Categories Tab
Inside Blog Settings, click the Categories tab.
This section displays all existing blog categories for your account.
Click + Add New Category to create a new category.
Creating a New Blog Category
Click + Add New Category.
In the Add New Category modal, complete the following fields:
Category Label (required)
Alt Text (for SEO) (optional)
Category URL Slug (required)
Category Description (optional)
Upload a Category Image if needed.
Recommended size: 512px × 512px
Maximum file size: 10MB
Click Create Category to save.
Managing Existing Categories
View all created categories in the Categories list.
Use the Edit (pencil) icon to update a category.
Use the Delete (trash) icon to remove a category.
Category Visibility Rules
A category appears on your live site only if it contains at least one published blog post.
Categories with only Draft posts remain hidden from visitors.
Deleting a category does not delete blog posts, but posts may need reassignment.
Common Issues and Fixes
Category not visible on the live site
Confirm that at least one blog post in the category is published.
Cannot see the category in the selection
Ensure the category was successfully created and saved.
SEO impact after deleting a category
If category slugs are used in URLs, deleting a category may affect SEO.
Reassign blog posts to a new category when needed.
FAQ
Can I edit or delete existing categories?
Yes. Open the Categories tab and use the edit or delete icons next to the category.
Where can I find category settings for blogs?
Go to Sites > Blogs, click the Settings (gear icon), then open the Categories tab.
What happens if I delete a category?
The category is removed. Blog posts previously assigned to it may become uncategorized and should be reassigned.
Can a blog post belong to multiple categories?
Category assignment depends on your blog setup. Check your blog editor to confirm supported behavior.
Do categories affect SEO?
Yes. Categories help search engines understand blog structure and improve content discoverability.
Can I change the order of categories?
Category ordering depends on your site configuration. Check category settings or site builder behavior.
Will categories change existing blog URLs?
Categories usually do not change URLs unless category slugs are included in the blog URL structure.
Can I hide categories from visitors?
Yes. Categories with no published posts remain hidden automatically.