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How to Add a Blog Post

Complete guide for creating, editing, and publishing blog posts

Getting Started

Step 1: Access the Dashboard

  1. Navigate to /additor/login
  2. Enter your additor credentials
  3. Click the "New Post" button in the dashboard

Step 2: Fill in Post Details

Complete the required fields (title, slug, content) and optional fields (excerpt, category, tags, featured image).

Post Fields Explained

Required Fields

Title

Main heading of your post. Keep it concise and descriptive.

Example: β€œGetting Started with React Hooks”

Slug

URL-friendly version of title. Use lowercase and hyphens.

Example: getting-started-with-react-hooks

Content

Main body of your post. Supports Markdown formatting.

Optional Fields

  • Category: Main topic or theme of your post. (Frontend, Backend, DevOps, etc.)
  • Tags: Keywords for better searchability. Comma-separated. (react, hooks, javascript, frontend)
  • Featured Image: Main image displayed with your post. Recommended: 1200x630px
  • Language: Language code for the post content. (en, es, fr)
Markdown Syntax

Use Markdown to format your content with ease.

Headings

# H1, ## H2, ### H3

Text Formatting

**bold text**
*italic text*
***bold and italic***
~~Strikethrough~~

Links

[Link text](https://example.com)

Lists

- Item 1
- Item 2

Blockquotes

> Quote text
Code Snippets

Add inline code or code blocks to your posts.

Inline Code

Use `code` for inline

Code Blocks

Specify language for syntax highlighting

```javascript
function hello() {
  console.log("Hello");
}
```

Supported Languages

javascripttypescriptpythonjavacppcsharpgorustphprubybashsqlhtmlcssjsonmarkdown
Adding Images

Steps

  1. Upload image to your hosting service
  2. Copy the image URL
  3. Use Markdown syntax in content

Markdown Syntax

![Alt text](image-url.jpg)

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive alt text for accessibility
  • Optimize images before uploading (recommended max 1MB)
  • Use supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
Mathematical Equations

Inline Math

The formula $E = mc^2$ shows energy-mass equivalence.

Block Math

$$
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
$$
Publishing Your Post

Steps

  1. Review all fields and content
  2. Preview your post (if available)
  3. Toggle the "Published" switch to make it live
  4. Click "Create Post" or "Save Changes"

Pro Tips

  • Save drafts frequently to avoid losing work
  • Use categories and tags consistently
  • Write compelling excerpts for better engagement
  • Check spelling and grammar before publishing
  • Test links to ensure they work
πŸ’‘ Pro Tips
  • βœ… Save drafts frequently to avoid losing work
  • βœ… Use categories and tags consistently
  • βœ… Write compelling excerpts for better engagement
  • βœ… Check spelling and grammar before publishing
  • βœ… Test links to ensure they work