Article 2.1: Creating & Publishing Blog Posts

A simple step-by-step guide for beginners to create, edit, and publish blog posts using Blogsitefy’s editor and Google Docs sync.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Create New Post

Go to your Blogsitefy Dashboard.

Look for the “Create New Post” button on the top-right corner or simply the “Add Post” inside of the Posts then General tab.

Click this button to begin.

Step 2: Post Editor — Writing and Adding Content

A new screen will open called the Post Editor.

You’ll see a spot to type your Post Title at the very top—click there and type what your blog post is about (like My First Blog Post!).

Below the title is the main text area, where you write your story. Just click and start typing. You can write as much or as little as you want.

To add a picture, look for a small picture icon (it might look like a mountain or a sun) or a button that says “Image.” Click it, choose a photo from your computer, and it will appear in your post.

Use simple buttons (B for bold, I for italic, and the link icon for hyperlinks) to make your words stand out or add links.

Step 3: Google Docs Sync — Write in Google Docs, Publish in Blogsitefy

If you prefer writing in Google Docs, Blogsitefy lets you import your whole blog post directly.

Look for the button that says “Import from Google Docs URL”.

Click it and follow the instructions (you’ll sign in to your Google account and pick your document’s Share Link then paste it on the Google Docs URL text box).

Your Doc’s content will appear in the Blogsitefy post editor, keeping pictures and formatting intact.

Copy your Google Docs Share URL (link)

Click the Import button upon pasting your Google Docs Share URL (link)

Step 4: Post Settings — Choose Category, Author, and More

On one side or at the bottom, you’ll see settings for your post:

  • Categories: Click to pick what your post is about (e.g., “Family & Travel” or “Digital Presence”).
  • Author: Choose who wrote the post (if there are multiple authors).
  • Featured Image: Add or change the main picture shown at the top of your post.
  • Post URL (Slug): This is your post’s web address—you can edit it for clarity.
  • Publish Date: Choose a publish date/time or leave it to publish immediately.
  • Excerpt: Write a short summary of what your post is about.

Step 5: Advanced Settings — Social Cards and Meta Data (Optional)

Scroll down to the section called “Advanced”

Here, you can add your post’s Tags, including Meta Data for Google and AI search results (just follow the hints provided).

X (formerly Twitter) Card and Facebook Card options let you attach a custom image or text that appears when your post is shared on social media.

These are optional but make your post look more professional across search engines and social networks.

Step 6: Save, Publish, or Edit Later

When you’re ready for readers to see your post, click Publish. Your post is now live!

If you find a mistake later, just open the post, fix it, and save again.

Step 7: Managing Posts — Find What You Wrote

Go back to the Dashboard and click “Posts” to see all your content.

From here, you can click any post to view, edit, or delete it.

Published posts are in the “General”, draft ones are under the “Draft” tab, same with “Scheduled”, and “Bulk Publish”.

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