BLOG POST CREATION AND MANAGEMENT

    • Key Sections:

      1. Duplicating a previous post vs. creating a new one (around 00:00:00 - 00:02:00)

      2. Editing the post title and content (around 00:02:00 - 00:03:00)

      3. Adding a featured image and excerpt (around 00:04:00 - 00:05:00)

      4. Setting the post status (draft, scheduled), tags, and categories (around 00:05:00 - 00:07:00)

      5. SEO and social image (around 00:07:00 - 00:10:00)

      6. Reviewing the overall blog post process (around 00:18:00 - 00:20:00)

    • Step-by-Step Instructions:

      1. Duplicate or Create:

        • To use a previous format, select the ellipses outside of a previous post and click "duplicate." This creates a draft.

        • To create a new post, go to the blog post section and start a new entry.

      2. Edit Post Content:

        • Click on the title of the draft post to open the editor.

        • Edit the title and add your content.

      3. Add Featured Image and Excerpt:

        • In the post settings, add a featured image. This will appear at the top of the blog post.

        • Write a short excerpt. This will appear on the blog archive page.

      4. Set Post Options:

        • Set the post status: "Draft" to save your work, or "Scheduled" to choose a date and time for publication.

        • Add tags and categories if desired.

      5. SEO and Social Image:

        • In the SEO settings, you can add a title and description to improve searchability. Often, using a snippet from the first paragraph works well.

        • In the Social Image settings, add the same image as your featured image. This ensures consistency when the post is shared.

      6. Save: Save your work.

    • Key Sections:

      1. Creating an email draft from the blog post (around 00:10:00 - 00:15:00)

      2. Editing the email content and subject line (around 00:15:00 - 00:17:00)

      3. Setting recipients and scheduling the email (around 00:17:00 - 00:18:00)

      4. Finding and editing the email draft (around 00:20:00 - 00:25:00)

    • Step-by-Step Instructions:

      1. Create Email Draft:

        • In the blog post settings, go to the "Share" section.

        • Click "Create Email Draft."

      2. Edit Email Content:

        • Go to the "Email" tab.

        • Add a subject line.

        • Edit the email content as needed.

      3. Set Recipients:

        • Select the recipients for your email (e.g., "All Subscribers").

      4. Schedule Email:

        • Set the date and time you want the email to be sent.

        • Click "Schedule Campaign."

      5. Find and Edit Draft:

        • If you don't schedule immediately, you can find the draft by going to "Home" > "Marketing" > "Email Campaigns" > "Drafts."

        • Click the pencil icon to resume editing.

    • Key Sections:

      1. Enabling Facebook posting in the blog post settings (around 00:07:00 - 00:10:00)

      2. Verifying the Facebook page connection (around 00:35:00 - 00:37:00)

    • Step-by-Step Instructions:

      1. Enable Facebook Posting:

        • In the blog post settings, go to the "Share" section.

        • Ensure the "Push to Facebook" option is enabled.

      2. Verify Facebook Page:

        • Double-check the settings to ensure the correct Facebook page (New Life Network's page) is selected.

Important Notes:

  • Timing: Schedule the blog post to publish slightly before the email is scheduled to send. This prevents recipients from clicking a link to a post that isn't yet live.

  • Review: After creating a blog post, email draft, and enabling Facebook posting, it's always a good idea to double-check all your settings before publishing or scheduling.

I hope these step-by-step instructions are helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Absolutely! Here's a breakdown of the sections where you walk Cheryl through creating blog content, email drafts, and posting to Facebook, followed by step-by-step instructions for each process:

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