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All About Blogs: A Master Help Guide
All About Blogs: A Master Help Guide

Learn how to create and manage blogs through Ivorey™

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Written by Bec Burtt
Updated over 3 weeks ago

If you're new to blogging or want to start your own blog but don't know where to begin, this article will help you get started.

Getting Started With Ivorey™ Blogs

Before you steam ahead setting up your blogs, here's some good-to-know information that will ensure you understand how blogs work in Ivorey™, and whether a blog is the right fit for your needs.

What are the benefits of blogs?

A blog (or can be used to embed your podcasts instead) provides a branded online space to connect with your audience, establish your authority, and drive traffic to your content.

It also gives you a high level of security, as your blog is built upon your domain and Ivorey™ account. This means that if your social media accounts were to be disconnected or removed for any reason, you would always have your blog to use as a tool to market to your community.

  1. Helps to drive more Traffic to your business
    Each blog you post creates an opportunity for your site to be indexed and ranked in search engines. Regular updates to your blog with relevant content tell Google and Bing that your site is active and you are open for business. All of this leads to better rankings in organic search and more prospects being driven to your site.

  2. Helps you to be seen as a key person of influence in your Industry
    By consistently publishing high-quality content, you share your expertise, insights, and unique perspectives on topics that matter to your audience. This attracts readers and earns the respect of peers in your industry, helping you become a trusted resource for industry news, trends, and best practices.

  3. Helps to build Trust with your community
    Consistent blogging helps you connect with your audience on a more personal level by showing you understand their pain points and challenges. By providing value, honesty, and transparency in your content, you show authenticity and strengthen your bond with your readers.

  4. Helps to establish strong foundations for your brand
    A strong, well-defined brand is more likely to attract and retain customers, so let your posts reflect your brand’s voice, values, and personality. Combined with relevant content, you reinforce your brand, communicate your mission, and differentiate yourself from the competition.

  5. Provides great content for your social media
    Every blog you post is a goldmine for social media content. Repurpose the content into infographics, quotes, and snippets so you can keep your social media channels active and engaging. Not only does this attract more social media followers, but it drives traffic back to your blog (and your website).

  6. Helps to convert traffic into paying customers
    By posting high-quality blog content, you can connect with your audience by showing you care about their challenges and offering solutions. When they trust you, it’s easier to convert them from visitors to leads with clear calls-to-action that encourage them to provide their contact details in exchange for exclusive content or helpful tools.

Can the Ivorey™ team setup my Blog for me?

Yes absolutely! Our mission is to close what we've coined the 'Implementation Gap', which is why women hire us to "do it for them" every single day! You can browse and book our 'Blog' done-for-you service right here.

Here is a sneak peak of a past Blog we setup for an Ivorey Member 😍



How To Setup A New Blog: A Step-By-Step Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide of how to setup your new blog - just select the drop-down and follow along!

STEP 1: Create Your Blog Site

Click for the step-by-step guide to create your blog site

Follow the steps below to create your blog site and customise it to your branding and formatting preferences so that you are ready to create and publish your first blog post!

  1. From the Ivorey™ main menu, go to [Site Pages] > then along the top menu bar click [Blogs]

  2. Click [+ Create Blog Site] button and fill in the details

    1. Blog site title: this is what appears in a browser tab title and in search results

    2. Domain & Slug: choose your domain from the drop down menu (e.g yourdomain.com) or leave this blank until you are ready to publish your blog as you can add your domain later > then add your slug (e.g /blog)

    3. Blog Meta Description: this is a is a short summary or snippet of your blog site

  3. Click the [Edit Blog Site] bottom at the top right of your screen to customise the appearance and branding of your Blog Site

NOTE: The blog post element is a dynamic element, which means even when you have created your blog posts, you will see the system placeholders while in editor mode. This is just to show you the overall layout of your blog posts, and these will automatically populate with any published blog posts you've created when in preview or live mode. To see the blog site with your published blog posts, click the preview button, or if you are ready to publish, you can click the publish button.


STEP 2: Create Your First Blog Post

Now that you have setup your blog site, it's time to create and publish your first blog post! Follow the steps below to see how to do this.

Click here for the step-by-step guide to create your first blog

  1. From the Ivorey™ main menu, go to [Site Pages] > then along the top menu bar click [Blogs]

  2. Click into your blog site > then click [+ Create Blog Post] and fill in the details **these details will be used for your SEO Meta Tag

    1. Title: this is the title of your blog post

    2. Cover Image: this is the image that will appear as your social media image when shared

    3. Alt Text (Cover Image): this is a short 'tag' to give your image

    4. Post Description: this is a short description for your viewers to get a glimpse of the post. We recommend keeping to 100 - 250 characters

  3. Once you have filled in the above details, click [Create Post]

  4. This will automatically open into a blank blog post page, and is ready for you to start building out your blog post

  5. Once you have finished creating your blog post, click [Continue] at the top right of your screen and fill in the details
    NOTE: You will need to add your blog post to a category here, so if you haven't created any categories yet, you can do so by clicking the [+ Add New Category] button and filling in the details

  6. Next choose your option under [Blog Status] to either save your blog, publish your blog straight away, or schedule it to post at a later time

  7. Finally click the [Draft] or [Publish] or [Schedule] button at the bottom right (depending on what option you selected in step 6)

  8. This will then display under the relevant status of your blog post under the [Blog Posts] tab of your Blog Site


STEP 3: Connect Your Domain & Publish Your Blog Site

STEP 3.1: Connect Your Domain

You can skip this step if you already connected your domain to Ivorey™

IMPORTANT: If your domain is currently used for a website outside of Ivorey™, please do NOT complete this step until you are ready for that site to come down. For example, if you have built your website on another platform, but want to transfer it to Ivorey™ then you would rebuild all the site onto Ivorey™ first, and only transfer the domain as the very final step when you're ready to get rid of your old site and use your new Ivorey™ site instead.


STEP 3.2: Publish Your Blog Site

Please make sure you have previewed your site and your pages to make sure you are happy with the formatting, layout and overall reader experience before publishing to ensure a seamless transition.

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to publish your blog

  1. From the Ivorey™ main menu, go to [Site Pages] > then along the top menu bar click [Blogs]

  2. Click into your blog site > then click the [Edit Blog Site] button

  3. Make sure everything is formatting and set the way you want it to be and click the preview icon to check the reader experience

  4. When you are happy with your blog site click [Publish] at the top right of your screen

  5. If you haven't connected your domain to your blog yet, it will prompt you to do this in the popup where you can select your domain from the drop down menu > then click [Save]

Congratulations! Your blog is now LIVE and ready to be shared with your community!! 🥂 Don't forget to tag us in your creations so we can celebrate you and share your new blog with our community too!


STILL NEED HELP? We're just a chat away. Send a message via the widget inside your Ivorey™ account, and we'll be there to support you! You can also browse our done-for-you services if you want us to do the work for you instead 💙

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