> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.knowlix.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Blog

Knowlix Blog enables content creation and publication on your website to engage visitors, share industry knowledge, and improve search engine visibility. Manage multiple blogs from a central dashboard with full control over layout, categorization, and reader interaction.

**Key features:**

* Multiple blog management from single platform
* Tag-based content categorization
* Reader comments and social sharing
* Customizable layouts and sidebars
* Traffic analytics integration

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## Creating Blogs

Navigate to **Website → Configuration → Blogs** and click **New**.

Enter a **Blog Name** and **Blog Subtitle** to establish the blog identity. The blog automatically appears as a menu item in your website navigation when created.

Create multiple blogs to separate content by topic, audience, or team. Examples: Company News, Product Updates, Industry Insights.

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## Adding Blog Posts

Click **+New** from your website and select **Blog Post**. Choose which blog to publish in, enter a post title, and click **Save**.

Write and format content using the website builder editor. Add images, videos, embedded content, and structured formatting.

**Content tips:**

* Type `/` in the editor to access formatting options and content blocks
* Use copyright-free images from integrated image libraries
* Structure posts with headings for readability and SEO

**Publishing:**

Toggle the **Unpublished** switch in the top-right corner to **Published** when post is ready for public viewing. Unpublished posts remain drafts invisible to visitors.

\[Screenshot: Blog post creation interface]

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## Tags

Tags help visitors filter posts by topic and discover related content.

Navigate to **Website → Configuration → Blogs → Tags** to manage tags.

**Creating tags:**

Click **New** and configure:

* **Name**: Tag display label
* **Category**: Group related tags under themed categories in sidebar
* **Used in**: Select existing posts to apply tag retroactively

**In-post tagging:**

Open the post customization panel and select tags from the **Tags** field. Create new tags directly while editing posts.

**Sidebar tag list:**

Enable the **Sidebar** in blog customization settings to display a **Tags List** component. Visitors click tags to filter the blog showing only posts sharing that tag.

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## Customizing Blog Layout

Open a blog homepage and click **Edit → Customize** to access layout settings.

**Top banner:**

* **Name/Latest Post**: Display latest post title in banner
* **Drop Zone**: Remove default banner and add custom building blocks

**Post layout:**

* **Grid**: Display posts in columns
* **List**: Display posts in vertical list

**Sidebar options:**

* **Archives**: Monthly filter showing posts by creation date
* **Follow Us**: Social media links for subscriber acquisition
* **Tags List**: Tag cloud for content filtering

**Post card display:**

* Show or hide cover images
* Display author attribution
* Show comment and view statistics
* Show teaser preview text and tags

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## Customizing Post Layout

Open individual post and click **Edit → Customize** for post-specific settings. Settings apply to all posts globally.

**Title position:**

* Inside cover image
* Above cover image

**Sidebar:**

* Archives, author bio, blog list, share buttons, tags

**Navigation:**

* Breadcrumb trail showing path to post
* Next article link at post bottom
* Comments section enabling reader engagement

**Engagement:**

* Enable comments for reader interaction
* Select-to-tweet highlighting for reader sharing

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## Best Practices

Publish consistently on a defined schedule to build readership. Tag all posts for discoverability. Monitor traffic analytics to identify high-performing content types. Use engaging cover images to improve click-through rates from blog homepage.

**💡 Your Knowlix:**
*"Show me blog posts published last month"* or *"How many posts are currently unpublished?"*