Creating a blog post with Concrete5 involves a few simple steps. We share an easy-to-follow guide to help you through the process.
How to Create a Blog Post with Concrete5
The process involves a few steps. Follow these to quickly and easily create your first blog post with Concrete5.
Step 1: Log in to Concrete5
The first step in the process is to log in to Concrete5 Dasboard. Log in using your administrator credentials.
Once you log in to you website, navigate to the Dashboard, or simply add /index.php/dashboard/ at the end of your website’s domain name. For example:
https://www.concrete5website/index.php/dashboard/
Step 2: Install a Blog Add-on
In the Dashboard, go to the “Extend Concrete5” section.
Click on Add Functionality.
Browse or search for a blog add-on in the Concrete5 marketplace.
Install the add-on by following the on-screen instructions.
If you are not sure how to proceed with this step, then check out our simple step-by-step guide:
How to Install an Add-On in Concrete5
Step 3: Create a Blog Section
In the Dashboard, go to Pages & Themes.
Then, click on Page Types and create a new page type.
Then, create a page for your blog by going to Pages & Themes > Sitemap.
Add a new page to your site listing your blog posts.
Step 4: Add a New Blog Post
Navigate to the blog section you created in the previous step.
Click on the Add Page button from the toolbar.
Choose the blog post page type you created.
Then, fill in the title and content for your blog post.
Use the editor to add text, images, videos, and other media to the post.
You can use blocks to add different types of content. Concrete5’s block system is versatile and can help you easily drag and drop various content blocks onto your page.
Tips and Tricks
Customize your blog post: Customize the design and layout of your blog posts using Concrete5’s theme and block options.
Add Plugins: Consider installing additional plugins for enhanced features such as social sharing, comment systems, or SEO tools.
Add Categories and Tags: Use categories and tags to organize your blog posts, making it easier for visitors to find related content.
An Example Workflow
Login -> Dashboard -> Extend Concrete5 -> Install Blog Add-on.
Dashboard -> Pages & Themes -> Page Types -> Create Blog Post Type.
Pages & Themes -> Sitemap -> Create Blog Section Page.
Blog Section Page -> Add Page -> Select Blog Post Type.
Edit Post -> Add Content Blocks -> Settings -> Add Metadata.
Publish Post.
How to Create a Blog Post with Concrete5 – Conclusion
By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage blog posts on your Concrete5 CMS website.
Read Also:
- How to Install Concrete5
- How to Sign In to Concrete5
- How to Install and Activate a Concrete5 Theme
- How to Create a New Page with Concrete5
- How to Install an Add-On in Concrete5
