Overview of the Blogs Section
The Blogs section allows you to manage all blog sites and posts created in your account.
From here, you can:
Create new blog sites
View published and draft blogs
Access blog settings and analytics
Step 1: Create a Blog Site
Open Blogs
Navigate to Sites > Blogs.
Create a Blog
Click Create Blog and choose:
Create Blog (from scratch)
Create Blog from Template
Configure Blog Details
When creating a blog site, configure the following:
Blog name
Domain
Optional slug
Blog description (recommended ~250 characters for SEO)
After saving, you are taken to the blog list view.
Step 2: Manage Blog Posts
Open a Blog Site
From the Blogs list, click a blog site name to manage posts.
Create a New Blog Post
Click + New Post or Create Blog Post.
Add Blog Post Content
In the blog post editor, add:
Title
Description
Featured image
Main content
Blog Builder Elements
The Blog Site Builder allows you to add and customize elements.
Available Element Categories
Elements are grouped into the following categories:
Text
Headline
Sub-headline
Paragraph
Bullet list
Rich text
Form
Button
Form
Media
Image
Video
Image slider
FAQ
Photo gallery
Logo showcase
Testimonials
Custom
Custom code
Survey
Calendar
Map
SVG
Reviews
Number counter
QR code
Pricing table
Countdown
Countdown
Minute timer
Day timer
Blocks
Navigation menu
Divider
Progress bar
Image feature
Social
Social icons
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts allow faster editing inside the builder.
Press Shift + / to view all shortcuts.
Common shortcuts support text formatting, saving, undo, and preview.
Customize Blog Display Settings
Blog Element Settings
When using the Blog element on a page, configure display options from the General tab:
Blog type (Standard or Compact)
Blog site selection
Sort order
Category filtering
Pagination
Layout and Styling
Use the Styles tab to customize:
Container width and height
Margins and padding
Borders and shadows
Visibility per device
Button and Pagination Options
Customize blog navigation elements such as:
Button text
Button color
Button text color
Background color
Advanced Builder Controls
Layers Panel
The Layers panel helps manage page structure and element hierarchy.
Step 3: Publish or Schedule Blog Posts
Open Publish Settings
After writing content, open Publish or Schedule settings.
Configure Post Details
Set the following fields:
URL slug
Category
Author
Keywords
Canonical link
These settings control SEO and indexing behavior.
Publish Options
Choose how the post is released:
Draft
Publish immediately
Schedule for later
Step 4: Display Blogs on a Website or Funnel
Add Blog Post Element
Open the website or funnel editor and add the Blog Posts element.
Select Blog Site and Categories
Choose:
Blog site
Sort method
Categories to display
Step 5: Connect Blog to a Domain
Connect Blog Product
Go to Settings > Domains, open the domain, and ensure Blog is connected.
Set Blog as Default Page (Optional)
To open the blog at the root domain:
Edit the domain
Set the blog page as the Default Page
Step 6: XML Sitemap for Blogs
Blogs are included in the XML sitemap when connected to a domain.
Select Blog Pages for Sitemap
Ensure Blog Home and Blog Post are selected when generating the sitemap.
How Blog URLs Are Structured
Example:
Domain:
example.comBlog post slug:
b/sample-postFinal URL:
example.com/b/sample-post
Blog URLs are automatically generated based on the domain and post slug.
Common Issues and Fixes
Blog not visible on the domain: Confirm the Blog product is connected to the domain.
Posts not appearing: Check category filters and publish status.
SEO preview missing: Ensure title, description, and cover image are set.
FAQ
How do I customize the blog site layout and individual blog posts?
Edit the Blog Home and Blog Post pages using the Blog Site Builder to control layout, cards, and post pages.
Can I schedule blog posts for a specific time?
Yes. Posts can be published immediately, saved as drafts, or scheduled for a future date and time.
How do I make my blog open directly from my domain?
Set the blog page as the Default Page in the domain settings.
What is the recommended blog description length for SEO?
Approximately 250 characters is recommended for optimal SEO results.