How To Add A Blog Post to Your Funnel/Website

Blog posts help you boost your SEO and create a distinguished perception of your business over other alternatives. These informative yet short entries serve as a freebie that captures a lead's attention and prompts them to opt-in to your marketing. So, let's check how to add them to a funnel and create an effective lead magnet!

Crafting Your Blog Post

Creating a blog post involves several key steps, from initial setup to adding content and setting SEO details. Here's how to get started:

Creating Blog Post:

Navigate to the Blogs tab inside the Sites section and click the “+New” button to set up your Blog site.

Click on “Create a New Blog Post”. 

1. Enter a Title for your blog
2. Select a Blog Post cover image. Note that the maximum image size allowed is 10MB with a recommended size of 600px * 400px. 
3. Add an Alt Text for your cover image
4. Add the post Description
5. Once you are done editing, click the “Create Post” button to save it!

Adding Content

The blog builder works similarly to a regular doc, in it you can write your content as normal and use the editor toolbar to enrich your blog post. 

Once you're satisfied with your content click Continue to publish it.

To release your post fill out these fields:

1. URL Slug: This defines the path for your blog post. 
2. Canonical Link: This step is optional. It is used as the representative page when there are duplicates.
3. Category: This helps relate posts as belonging to the same group, you can select between already created categories or add a new one.
4. Keywords: Add any relevant words that will help people find your post, such as the title, interesting topics, etc. This will help improve SEO.
5. Author: To properly credit the article's writer.

Review your blog details, select a status, add a date if needed, and click Draft/Publish.

Integrating the Blog Post into Your Funnel or Website

To ensure your audience can access your blog posts, you must add them to your funnel or website. So, start by accessing any page of the Funnel or Website builder .

Add the Blog Post Element by dragging it onto the page.

Choose between Standard and Compact layout types, and select the Blog site to pull from.

Once ready click Save and Publish at the top right corner, this will prompt you to add a domain to your Funnel/Website if you haven't already.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

• Can I update the Category, Keywords, Author, and Slug after publishing? Yes, this can be done from the Blogs by accessing the post and continuing as if to post.
• What is the maximum image size for a blog post? The maximum image size allowed is 10MB.
• How can I make my blog post appear on my main website domain? Set the blog page as the Default Page in your domain settings.