By Flora Szandi | December 19, 2024

Using the Tagging Feature in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. To get started, navigate to the Live Blog settings, where you can add or remove tags.
2. Be sure to include all the tags you’ll need for effective content filtering, and click on save to confirm your changes.
3. Once that’s done, head to your blog and select the tags below your content to add them to your post.
4. You can add as many tags as you’d like.
5. Publish your post, then click the “Live” button to view the blog and test the tag functionality.
6. Choose a filter to view posts associated with specific tags.
7. Tags improve users’ navigation and filtering experience.

Check out all our video tutorials to learn more about Live Blog features.

By Flora Szandi | December 18, 2024

By scheduling posts and planning ahead, news professionals can stay focused, ensuring the most important updates are published at the right time without missing key moments of the live event. Learn how to do this in the post and video.

Scheduling posts in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Live events can be fast-moving.
2. Scheduling posts in advance lets journalists focus on the event itself, knowing that key updates are set to go live exactly when needed.
3. To do this, head over to the Live Blog Editor and create the post you’d like to schedule.
4. Select “Schedule Post,” choose your preferred date and time, then click “Publish.”
5. Your post will appear in the scheduled posts section on the left side of the Live Blog Editor.
6. You can easily review or adjust scheduled posts anytime if needed.

By Flora Szandi | December 16, 2024

Live events are often fast-paced and dynamic. To help journalists prepare effectively, the Live Blog Editor offers a draft option, which allows users to create multiple posts, save them as drafts in advance, and return later to edit and finalise them. Learn how to use this feature and watch the video in this post for visual instructions.

Drafting Posts in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create your content and click on ‘Save Draft’ to keep it prepared in advance without publishing immediately.
2. Click on the drafts icon to edit or publish the posts, and make your adjustments.
3. Once you’re satisfied with the content, you can publish it directly.
4. This feature allows you to gather information, statistics, and interesting facts ahead of the event, and keep your posts as drafts until you’re ready to publish them.

By Flora Szandi | December 13, 2024

Pinning content in a live blog ensures your most important information stays at the top of your feed, making it easier for your audience to find key updates and improving the overall user experience. In this article, you’ll learn how to pin posts in Live Blog to keep your blog organised and engaging. For a detailed step-by-step guide, watch the video tutorial.

Pinning Posts in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. When creating content in the Live Blog editor, click on ‘Pin Post,’ then publish it.
2. Your post will appear as pinned, always staying at the top of the feed to stand out from other posts, even as you publish new content.
3. In the Live Blog Editor, you can pin or unpin posts at any time.
4. Pin key updates so readers can easily find the most important information.

By Flora Szandi | December 11, 2024

In this post, we’ll guide you through the steps to highlight posts in Live Blog. Highlighting posts helps readers quickly find the most important or relevant content, making their overall experience more organised and easier to follow. Watch the video for a detailed guide.

Highlighting posts in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. When creating content in the Live Blog editor, click on ‘Highlight Post,’ then publish it.
2. Highlight important events so readers can easily find them.
3. Your post will appear as highlighted, standing out from regular posts in the feed.
4. In the Live Blog Editor, you can remove or add highlights later.
5. If you click the star icon, only highlighted content will be shown.

By Flora Szandi | December 9, 2024

Learn how to enhance your storytelling with a photo gallery from this blog post. This quick guide shows you how to use Live Blog’s image slideshow feature to bring your stories to life with engaging visuals. For more details, check out the video tutorial.

Showcase Events with Image Slideshows in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. To begin, go to your Blog Editor and click on ‘Add Content.’
2. Select the images in the order you’d like them to appear in your slideshow.
3. Once uploaded, you can add a description, and credit the photographer.
4. Include as many images as you want.
5. This tool lets you present and arrange multiple images in a single post, creating a photo collection for your audience.
6. The image slideshow feature is particularly useful for events like conferences, concerts, and sports matches, offering a dynamic and visually engaging way to connect with your readers.

By Flora Szandi | December 6, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to add social media content to your live blog. Discover how to enhance your live blog by embedding social media posts, such as from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, to boost engagement and make your blog visually appealing. For a visual guide, be sure to check out the accompanying video tutorial.

Embedding Social Media Posts into Your Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1.  To begin, find the social media post you want to include.
2. Copy the URL of the chosen social media post.
3. Next, open the Live Blog editor.
4. Look for the ‘Embed’ option, click on it, and paste the link.
5. Publish your post.
6. Your content will appear in your live blog feed with the associated social media icon.
7. You can include posts from various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, and many others to make your blog more engaging, visually appealing, and interactive.

Check out all our video tutorials to learn more about Live Blog features.

By Flora Szandi | December 3, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to embed content into your live blog. Discover how to enhance your live blog by embedding articles and social media posts to boost engagement and make your blog visually appealing. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, be sure to check out the video tutorial.

Embedding Content into your Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. To begin, find the content you want to include in your Live Blog.
2. You can either enter a URL or use an embed code for your content.
3. Copy the code or URL and paste it into your live blog, then publish it.
4. Embedding content can increase engagement and make your blog visually appealing.
5. You can embed various types of content, including YouTube videos, social media posts, articles, and other interactive elements.

By Flora Szandi | November 29, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to customise your live blog with Theme Manager. Watch the video which will take you through the essentials of personalising your blog’s appearance, fonts, colours, and much more, without programming skills required.

Using the Theme Manager in Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. First, log into your Live Blog instance.
2. Click on ‘Theme Manager’, then select ‘Theme Settings’ to view the customisation options.
3. The settings are divided into two sections: one tab allows you to change the layout and system settings, while the other focuses on styles.
4. In the ‘System Settings’ section, you can choose the language of your blog, as well as show or hide elements such as the title, description, blog image, and post filters.
5. In addition to customising the font type, you can also adjust the date and time format to ensure it aligns with your preferred style.
6. You have control over whether the author’s name and share buttons are displayed on the page, offering you flexibility in how the post is presented.
7. You can set the number of posts shown per page, allowing for an optimal viewing experience suited to your audience’s preferences.
8. Furthermore, you can enable GDPR consent to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
9. In the ‘Styles’ tab, you can customise the font type using Google Fonts, adjust text size, and set colours to match your brand’s identity with just a click.
10. You can change the appearance, fonts, and colours of your live blog without needing any programming knowledge thanks to the many options available in the settings.
11. For developers or anyone familiar with HTML or CSS, there’s an option to upload your own theme as well.

By Flora Szandi | November 28, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to set up and manage your live blog. We’ll guide you through the basics of creating your live blog, integrating it into your website editor, and publishing your first post. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, be sure to watch the video.

Creating a Live Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. First, log into your Live Blog instance.
2. Click the ‘Create Blog’ button in the upper-right corner.
3. Add a title, description, and a photo to your live blog, and create it.
4. From here, you can write your first post and publish it immediately.
5. To display your live blog on your website, click the gear icon to access the settings.
6. Copy the embed code provided.
7. Then, log into your website editor, open the page or article where you want your live blog to appear, and paste the code.
8. The live blog will be placed on your website. Anything you post on your live blog in the future will automatically appear on your website – no refreshing required for visitors.