Blog Posts
Blog Posts overview
Here is where you can create, and edit blog posts. If you would like to setup or edit authors check out Blog Authors.
Blog Posts
Patron features:
* Allows librarians to update users on the latest going-ons
* Uses both local blog tags and global site tags for subjects and audiences
* Optional authors (or could be "Library Staff")
Admin features:
* Publish on date
* Identify shelf life by end dates
Integration features:
* Populates kids, teens audience pages
* Populates pathfinder pages
Front-end location
On the front end, the blog posts page will typically appear in the top header and have its own dedicated section on the homepage.
Additionally, some blog posts may be featured on specific pages.
Not seeing a particular blog post?
When viewing the left side panel, you may not see every blog post depending on how many have been created. Use the arrows above to navigate and see more.
Creating a blog posts
To create a new blog post hover the mouse pointer around the top of the left side panel and click 'add new record' to begin creating.
Tagging blog posts
Make sure all blog posts are tagged appropriately to accurately reflect their content. This helps users easily find and filter posts based on relevant topics or categories of interest.
Note: Use the dropdown to tag for different categories.
Blog status
Blogs can have two statuses: 'Published' and 'Draft.' 'Published' immediately displays the blog post on the frontend upon saving, while 'Draft' ensures the post remains unpublished until manually set to 'Published.'
What is the short description for?
The short description is a brief introduction displayed alongside the thumbnail and tags of a blog post on the front-end.
Choosing an author
When writing a blog post, select an author from the dropdown menu on the right side of the editor.
Note: If no authors are available in the dropdown, you can set them up here.
Blog analytics
Make use of the 'Top Blog Posts' feature to gain insights into which content has been the most captivating the last 90 days . Keep checking back to keep up to date on what content resonates the most with your audience.
Saving this page as a shortcut
If this is a frequently visited page, consider adding it as a shortcut.
To add a shortcut, click on the account menu in the top right and select 'Create a Shortcut'.
Still have questions?
If the help notes don't address your question or use case, feel free to ask by opening an issue ticket.