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How to Manage Blogs in Edmingle?


Managing blogs on an online learning platform is a great way to help learners and trainers connect and learn together. When blogs are organized and updated regularly, it becomes easy for everyone to share their ideas, ask questions, and talk about what they are learning. Good blog management also makes sure that all the information is correct and matches what is being taught in the course.


By keeping blogs active, trainers can give feedback quickly, and learners can learn from each other’s experiences. This helps everyone feel like they are part of a learning community. Blogs can also be used to share important news, tips, and new features, so everyone stays up to date. Overall, managing blogs well makes learning more fun, interactive, and helpful for everyone.


Through this documentation, we will guide you on how you can manage the blogs in your organization’s learning platform.


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Navigation

To go to the Blogs section in the online learning platform, just use the menu to find and open the Blogs page. When you visit the Blogs, you can read new posts, share your thoughts, and learn important updates about your courses. Being in the Blogs section helps you connect with other learners and join in on helpful discussions.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently navigate to the “Blogs” section in your organization’s learning platform.


Navigate to the panel on the right side of the screen, then click on the “Marketing” dropdown to unwrap it and click on the “Blogs” option.



Blogs List Overview

The “Blogs List Overview” provides a clear view of all the blogs on the platform. This will allow you to track and manage your content. It displays essential details such as the blog’s name, status, the number of views, the creation date, and available actions. This structure ensures that you can stay organized and efficiently handle your blogs.


Refer to the following table to understand the “Blogs” section better.


Sr. No.

Fields

Description

1

Blogs Search Bar

Allows you to search for blogs by name.

2

Create New Blog

Click this button to create a new blog.

3

Status” Dropdown

Used to filter blogs by their current status.

4

Sr.

Displays the serial number of each blog entry.

5

Blog Name

Shows the name or title of the blog.

6

Status

Indicates the current status of the blog.

7

Views

Shows the number of views the blog has received.

8

Created On

Displays the date when the blog was created.

9

Actions

Provides options to edit, delete, or perform other actions on the blog.

10

20 / Page

Displays the number of blog entries shown per page.



View Blog Details

Viewing blog details on an online learning platform lets you see important information about each blog, like its content, author, and tags. This helps you make sure the blog is accurate and useful for learners. Checking the blog details regularly ensures the content stays relevant and well-organized.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view a blog’s details in your organization’s learning platform.


Click on a blog whose details you want to view.



Create a New Blog

Creating a new blog in an online learning platform lets you share useful information, updates, and resources with your learners. By adding a blog, you can keep your learners engaged, offer helpful tips, and make the learning experience more interactive and informative.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently create a new blog in your organization’s learning platform.


Step 1: Click on the “Create New Blog” button at the top-right corner of the screen.



Step 2: A new window will open on the screen. Fill in all the details and click on the “Save Blog” button at the top-right corner of the screen. Refer to the following table to understand the fields better.


Sr. No.

Fields

Description

Compulsory/Optional

1

Title

Enter the title of the blog.

Compulsory

2

Content

Add the main content of the blog.

Compulsory

3

Excerpt

Provide a summary that will appear on the homepage or blog listing.

Compulsory

4

Search Engine Listing Preview

Review how the blog will appear in search engine results.

Optional

5

Publishing

Select whether the blog should be published, saved as a draft, or scheduled for a custom date.

Compulsory

6

This is a Featured Blog” Checkbox

Check this box if you want the blog to be featured.

Optional

7

Show this Blog in Recent Updates” Checkbox

Check this box to display the blog in the recent updates section.

Optional

8

Featured Image

Upload an image to be used as the blog's featured image.

Optional

9

Author

Select the author of the blog.

Optional

10

Categories

Choose the category the blog belongs to.

Optional

11

Memberships

Select the membership plans that will have access to the blog.

Optional

12

Tags

Assign tags to categorize the blog and make it easier to find.

Optional

13

Save Blog” Button

Click this button to save the blog after editing the content.

Compulsory



Step 3: After clicking on the “Save Blog” button, a success message will appear at the top of the screen.


View Draft Blogs

Viewing draft blogs helps you keep track of content that hasn’t been published yet. This gives you a chance to check and edit your blogs before they go live. It’s important to review them to make sure they’re clear, error-free, and ready for the audience. This way, you ensure the content is of good quality and meets your platform’s standards.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view draft blogs in your organization’s learning platform.


Click on the “Status” dropdown and click on the “Draft” option.



View Published Blogs

Viewing published blogs lets you see the content that is live and available to learners. It helps you check how the blogs appear once they are published. By regularly reviewing them, you can make sure the content is accurate, well-presented, and useful for your learners.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view published blogs in your organization’s learning platform.


Click on the “Status” dropdown and click on the “Published” option.



Clear All Filters

Clearing all filters helps you reset your search and see all the blogs without any restrictions. This is useful when you want to view all the available content and not miss anything important. It makes it easier to navigate through all the posts and keep everything organized.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently clear all the filters from the blogs in your organization’s learning platform.


Click on the “Status” dropdown and click on the “Clear Filter” option.



Edit a Blog

Editing a blog on an online learning platform lets you update or improve the content after it’s been published. This is useful to fix any mistakes, add new details, or make sure the blog stays helpful and relevant for learners. Editing blogs regularly helps keep the information clear and up-to-date.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently edit a blog in your organization’s learning platform.


Step 1: Click on the 3-dot action icon and click on the “Edit” button.



Step 2: A new window will open on the screen. Make changes in the fields you want to edit and click on the “Save Blog” button.


The table below displays the relevant fields and descriptions for managing instructors.


Sr. No.

Fields

Description

Compulsory/Optional

1

Title

Enter the title of the blog.

Compulsory

2

Content

Add the main content of the blog.

Compulsory

3

Excerpt

Provide a summary that will appear on the homepage or blog listing.

Compulsory

4

Search Engine Listing Preview

Review how the blog will appear in search engine results.

Optional

5

Publishing

Select whether the blog should be published, saved as a draft, or scheduled for a custom date.

Compulsory

6

This is a Featured Blog” Checkbox

Check this box if you want the blog to be featured.

Optional

7

Show this Blog in Recent Updates” Checkbox

Check this box to display the blog in the recent updates section.

Optional

8

Featured Image

Upload an image to be used as the blog's featured image.

Optional

9

Author

Select the author of the blog.

Optional

10

Categories

Choose the category the blog belongs to.

Optional

11

Memberships

Select the membership plans that will have access to the blog.

Optional

12

Tags

Assign tags to categorize the blog and make it easier to find.

Optional

13

Save Blog” Button

Click this button to save the blog after editing the content.

Compulsory



Step 3: After clicking on the “Save Blog” button, a success message will appear at the top of the screen.



Archive a Blog

Archiving a blog on an online learning platform lets you remove it from the active list while keeping it for future reference. This is helpful when the blog is no longer needed but should be saved for records. Archiving helps keep the platform organized by showing only the most relevant content to learners.


Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently archive a blog in your organization’s learning platform.


Step 1: Click on the 3-dot action icon and click on the “Archive” button.



Step 2: A confirmation box will appear at the top of the screen. Click on the “Confirm” button to confirm your decision.



Step 3: After clicking on the “Confirm” button, a success message will appear at the top of the screen.



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