๐ How to Create and Publish a Blog Post in DropInBlog
Welcome! This step-by-step guide will help you create, edit, optimize, and publish a blog post using DropInBlog on your website.
๐ช Getting Started: Log In
- Go to DropInBlog Login๏ปฟ
- Click Continue with Email
- Enter your login credentials and click Login
- Select the entity or facility for which you are creating a blog post by clicking Login
๐ Creating Your Post
Add a New Blog Post
- Click Add Post from your blog dashboard
- In the Post Title (Heading 1) field, enter your blog title
- Click the radio button next to Published
- Click Published at and:
- Select the desired date
- Select the time
- Click Done
- Click Save Post
๐ก You can leave the post as a draft or schedule it for later by choosing a future date/time.
๐ผ๏ธ Add a Featured Image (Optional)
- Click Featured Image > Select
- Click Upload to add your blog image
- Drag & Drop or browse to select the file
- Select the uploaded image and click Insert
- Click Alt Text and enter a short, descriptive phrase for accessibility & SEO
Note: Crop your image to 1400 x 788 and name the image appropriately to match your blog content / meta tag.
๐ค Set Author and Post URL
- Choose the Author from the dropdown menu
- Enter the Slug / URL for the post (e.g. `storage-tips-july`)
๐ Optimize for SEO
Access Advanced Settings
- Click Advanced
SEO Fields
- Enter the Canonical URL (if applicable โ optional)
- Enter the Primary Keyword for the post
- Click + Secondary Keywords and add relevant keywords:
- Click Add keyword to apply
- Repeat to add multiple Secondary Keywords
- Click Add keyword to add each additional keyword(s)
- Enter your SEO Meta Description
- Keep it under 160 characters
- Include your primary keyword naturally
๐ง Good SEO boosts your blogโs visibility in search engines. Be intentional with titles, descriptions, and keywords.
โ Final Steps
- Review your post formatting and content
- Confirm all SEO and metadata are filled in
- Click Save Post
To preview your post before publishing, click View Post.
๐งพ Pre-Publish Checklist
Use this list to double-check before going live:
Title is clear and compelling
Blog body content is formatted and reviewed
Featured image is uploaded (optional)
Alt text is added for images
Author is selected
Slug / URL is SEO-friendly
Publish date/time is set correctly
Primary and secondary keywords added
SEO title and meta description optimized
Post is saved and ready to publish
๐ก Additional Resources
As always, if you have any questions during this process, our Customer Success Team is here to help. The best way to reach us is by submitting a support ticket.
๏ปฟSubmit a Ticket๏ปฟ