Creating Posts

Overview

Your blog is an important part of your site. There are many benefits to blogging such as increased SEO, ways to share products with customers and adding a personal touch to your site. Blogging is easy. Here's what you'll need to remember when creating posts.

Log into WordPress > Posts > Add New

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Once you have a blank post, fill out the following areas:

• Title & Content

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• Check off the appropriate categories (or add a new category if necessary)

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• Add a Featured Image

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• Fill out the SEO Title & Meta Description

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Read More about SEO by Yoast: https://support.modernretail.com/hc/en-us/articles/201108177-SEO-by-Yoast-WordPress

Adding Images within a Post

When you add an image within a post, remember the following:

Fill out the Display Settings

• Alignment

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  • None : text will be above or below the image

  • Left : Image is to the left and text to the right

  • Right : Image is on the right and text on the left

  • Center : Image is in the center of the line/page

• Link to : Pick one of the following drop-downs

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  • Custom URL - Link the image to a product, department...within your site

  • None : If the image is only a lifestyle image, no link needed

• Size : Depending on the size of the original image, you'll have the following options

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  • Full Size

  • Medium

  • Thumbnail

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