Find your way around the blog list, a blog's post list, the post editor, and the layout editor.
Where it lives
The four areas to know
Click Search at the top of your screen and type Blogs, then open it. Everything about articles starts there, in four areas. You can also find it in your menu, but menus can be renamed, so search is the sure way.
One row per blog site
Each row is a blog site. Think of it as a container with its own name, web address, and set of posts. You can have more than one.
The Create new Blog button starts a new one
Look for the settings gear for things that apply across blogs, like authors and RSS
Every article and its status
Click into a blog to see its posts. Each post shows a status so you know what is public and what is not.
Draft means saved but not public
Scheduled means it will publish on its own later
Published means visitors can see it now
Where the words go
Click any post to open the editor. You get a title field up top and a big writing area under it, a lot like a word processor.
A toolbar handles formatting, links, and images
Where the design lives
Edit Site opens the layout editor for the whole blog. It is a drag-and-drop builder that controls how your posts look to visitors.
The post editor is for what you say
Edit Site is for how the blog looks
Why it matters
Why publish on your own domain
A blog on your own web address keeps working long after a social post gets buried.
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Articles stay on your site
Every post lives on your website, not on a feed you do not control.
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Search brings visitors
Someone searches a question, finds your post, and lands on your site.
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Helpful posts build trust
Readers who find useful articles already see you as the person who knows this.
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You own it
No algorithm decides who gets to see your posts.
Key terms
Definitions
Tap any term to expand it.
A container with its own name, web address, and set of posts.
The page inside a blog that shows every article and its status.
The drag-and-drop layout editor for how your whole blog looks.
A post that is saved but not visible to the public.
Help me do it
Things To Do
Finish these before moving to the next lesson. They only take a few minutes.
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Do not change anything on your first tour. Just learn where things live.
If Edit Site asks you to save when you leave, choose not to save.
Blog statuses can read a little differently in your account, so look for the closest match.
The post editor and Edit Site are two different places, so check which one you opened.
Check yourself
Quick Knowledge Check
Answer a few quick questions to lock in what you just learned. Miss one and we'll show you the right answer.
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Which area controls how your blog looks to visitors, like cards, colors, and fonts?
What is a blog site?
A post that is saved but not public has the status ____.
To reach the blog list, click Search at the top and type ____.
Help me apply it
Try This With Your Favorite AI
Copy a prompt below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or whatever AI tool you use. Fill in the bracketed details and it'll help you write your own version for your business.
π Plan my blog tour
You are a friendly software trainer helping me get comfortable with the blog area of my software.
My context:
- [my business and what I write about]
- [how many blogs I think I will need]
- [who else will help me write posts]
Give me:
- A short checklist for touring the blog list, post list, editor, and Edit Site
- Three things to look for in the post list
- A list of questions to jot down while I explore
Use plain words and keep it under 250 words.
Finish by asking me: "Which of the four areas feels least familiar to me right now?"
ποΈ Map my blog setup
You are a organized setup helper helping me list what I need before I create my first blog.
My context:
- [my business]
- [the topics I want to write about]
- [whether I have a domain connected yet]
Give me:
- A plain list of what I should decide before I create the blog
- A note on whether I need one blog or more than one
- A short list of what I can leave until later
Keep it about setup only and do not suggest any content strategy.
Finish by asking me: "Which of these decisions am I least sure about?"
You now know where everything lives, and that makes every next step easier. Open your account and take the tour today.
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You did it!
You made it through every question. That's the lesson, locked in.