Writing a Blog Post

Step by step

From blank page to preview

The editor is built for writing right where the post will live.

1

Open a new post

Click Search at the top of your screen and type Blogs, then open your blog and click New Post.

2

Title and writing

Click the title field and type a clear headline. Then click into the writing area and write. Use the toolbar for bold, headings, and lists.

3

Turn on Auto-Save

Look in the upper right for the Auto-Save toggle and turn it on. Your work saves as you type.

4

Add a link

Highlight a few words, click the chain icon, paste the web address, and click Add Link.

5

Add an image

Click the image icon. Paste an image web address, pick one from your Media Library, or look for the Image AI option.

6

Save and preview

Click Save and Continue, then use the three dots menu to find Preview Post. Switch between mobile and desktop.

Rich media

Audio and video

Both are optional. A text-only post is still a great post.

Add a clip

Click the headphones icon, choose a file from your Media Library, adjust the settings, and click Insert Audio.

Lets readers listen while they are busy

Add a video

Click the video camera icon. Pick a file from your Media Library or use a YouTube link, adjust the settings, and click Insert Video.

A YouTube link plays inside your post with no big upload

Key terms

Definitions

Tap any term to expand it.

The headline of your post. Make it clear about what the reader gets.

A toggle that saves your work as you type.

Your account's home for images and files, so you can reuse them.

A reader's view of your post, with a switch between mobile and desktop.

Help me do it

Things To Do

Finish these before moving to the next lesson. They only take a few minutes.

0 of 3 done

Search for Blogs, click New Post in your blog, and write three short paragraphs with a clear title.

Turn on Auto-Save, add one link, and add one image from your Media Library.

Click Save and Continue, then preview the post on both mobile and desktop.

⚡ Tips

Write the way you talk, then clean it up with the toolbar.
Short paragraphs read best online.
Preview every time. It catches typos, broken links, and odd photos.
Content AI and Image AI may depend on your plan or credits, so only use them if you see them.

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.

0 of 4 answered

What does the Auto-Save toggle do?

Which choice is the best home for images you want to reuse?

Which button takes you to the publish settings?

Before a post goes out, use ____ to see it as a reader would.

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.

✍️ Outline my first post

You are a patient writing helper helping me outline a short blog post I can write in the editor. My context: - [my business] - [the post topic] - [what the reader should be able to do after reading] Give me: - A clear title with three alternatives - A simple outline with three short sections - Spots where a link, image, or video would help Use plain words and keep it under 250 words. Finish by asking me: "Which section should I write first?"

👀 Make my preview checklist

You are a careful proofreader helping me check my post before I publish. My context: - [my post title] - [the links and media I added] - [whether most of my readers are on phones] Give me: - A checklist for reading the preview on mobile - A checklist for desktop - A quick check for links, images, and typos Keep it to ten items or fewer. Finish by asking me: "Did I check links, images, and spelling on both views?"