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Getting Started with Blogs in Stack

Create a stunning blog using Stack's powerful blog post editor. This tool helps you compose, optimize for SEO and content marketing, and share your blog posts widely to engage readers.

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Creating a Blog​

If you're new to blogging or eager to start your own blog, follow these steps to get going.

Step 1: Create a Blog Post with Settings and SEO Details​

  1. Navigate to Sites > Blogs and select Create a New Blog Post. Enter a Title, Description, and upload a Blog Post Image. Note: The image size limit is 10MB.

  2. Use the editor toolbar to craft your blog content. You can:

    • Style text with bold, italics, underline, and strikethrough.
    • Adjust fonts, styles, and sizes.
    • Create indents, numbered lists, bullet points, or to-do lists.
    • Add color and highlights.
    • Insert images or videos from the Media Library or YouTube and add hyperlinks.
    • Include quotes for emphasis.
    • Clear specific formatting or reset all formatting.

  3. After adding your content, configure the following details:

    • URL Slug: This defines the path for your blog post.
    • Category: Set up in blog settings.
    • Keywords: Enhance SEO.
    • Author: Set up in blog settings.

    Once everything is reviewed, you can publish your post immediately, schedule it for a past date, or save it as a draft.

Adding a Blog Page to a Funnel or Website​

Step 2: Add a Funnel or Website with the Blog Post List Element​

Your main blog page will display all posts added in the Blogs section.

  1. Create a new Funnel/Website or add a step/page to an existing one.

  2. After adding the funnel step, click the Edit button to open the editor.

  3. Select the Blog Post List element. Choose between a Standard or Compact layout. Configure pagination to control how many blog posts appear on the landing page. You can also rename the 'More stories' button for a personalized touch.

  4. Add a domain to your site via Funnel/Website Settings if not already done.

  5. To make the blog page the default for your domain (e.g., blog.mydomain.com instead of blog.mydomain.com/home), go to Settings > Domains > Edit Domain and select your blog page as the Default Page.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: How does the domain work with the blog?

The domain is linked to the Funnel or Website where the blog list element is included. Here are some URL format examples:

  • abc.com/b/sample-now
  • abc.com/xyz/b/sample-now
  • blog.abc.com/b/sample-now

Q: Can I have separate blog pages for each category?

Currently, this feature is not supported. However, future updates will allow creating pages based on category filters with specific slugs and SEO details.

Q: How do you choose the number of blog posts displayed on the landing page?

Use the Pagination settings to select the number of visible blog posts. We recommend displaying 6 or 9 posts for optimal layout.

Q: Is it optional to add an Author, Category, or Keywords?

While Category details are required, adding an Author and Keywords is optional. Author details can be set in Blog Settings, including name, photo, and social info. Keywords can be added during publishing.

Q: Can I use custom values in a blog post?

Custom Values are not supported in blog posts at this time.

Q: How to add Forms, Surveys, or Custom Code to my blog post?

Currently, Forms or Surveys cannot be added to blog posts. The option to add custom code will be available soon.

Q: Why can't I change the blog author?

Once published, Category, Keywords, Author, and Slug cannot be modified.

Q: Can I add more Fonts?

Additional font options are not supported yet, but we are working on expanding these options.

Q: What is the recommended image size for a blog post?

While there isn't a specific recommended size, the page width in the blog post editor is 736 px.