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<\/p>\nTo create a new blog post, you can click either at the top of the Dashboard where it says +New > Post.<\/p>\n
You can also click Posts in the lefthand toolbar and then click “Add New.”<\/p>\n
You will then see this screen.<\/p>\n
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Add\u00a0the title in the upper text section, and the body content goes in the large text section.<\/p>\n
The “Categories” section on the righthand side helps users find content, so choose a category for each post. To reference deeper strategy on Allegacy’s blog categories, view the document found on our server: Marketing\/File03Items\/graphic_design\/xRECENT_ARCHIVED_FILES\/Online Channels\/Web Sites\/_Content Strategy<\/p>\n
The way we define our categories is described below:<\/p>\n
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Add a Sidebar Promo! Excerpt below from SmartBlog Content Strategy Document: Choose \u201cFrom Promotion\u201d radio button and then use the drop-down to choose your promo. Those with SBS in the title represent promos that can and should be chosen for display. When selecting your promo, please use the following methodology:<\/p>\n
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When you are ready to publish, click “Publish” on the righthand side.
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If the post is done but you’d like it to be published at a later time, look in the Publish box on the righthand side and find where it says “Publish Immediately.” Click “Edit,” and you will then be able to choose a specific date and time for the post to publish to the web.<\/p>\n
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Click OK, and the “Publish” button at the bottom will become a “Schedule” button. Click “Schedule,” and you’re all set!<\/p>\n
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