# Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts > Learn how to set up GHL Customer Care Blogs, create posts, add authors and categories, configure the Blog Post List, optimize SEO, and publish on your domain. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/getting-started-with-blogs-and-blog-posts - Section: Sites / Blog - Reading time: 4 min - Images: 11, each explained below - Modified on Tue, 12 May at 2:37 AM --- Kickstart your content strategy with **Blogs in** GHL Customer Care. This guide walks you through creating your blog, writing posts, adding authors and categories, placing the Blog Post List on a page, and setting essential SEO so your articles can be discovered. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Blogs in GHL Customer Care?](#what-is-blogs-in-ghl-customer-care) - [Key Benefits of Blogs in GHL Customer Care](#key-benefits-of-blogs-in-ghl-customer-care) [](#how-to-create-a-blog-in-ghl-customer-care) - [How to Create a Blog in GHL Customer Care](#how-to-create-a-blog-in-ghl-customer-care) - [How to Update a Published or Draft Blog Post Details](#how-to-update-a-published-or-draft-blog-post-details)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Blogs in GHL Customer Care?** GHL Customer Care Blogs is a built‑in publishing system for writing and organizing articles on your website or funnels. It lets you manage authors, categories, SEO, and design so you can publish consistently and route traffic to the right pages. --- ## **Key Benefits of Blogs in GHL Customer Care**  - **Centralized publishing**: Manage all posts, authors, categories, and SEO in one place. - **Flexible placement**: Show posts on any website page or funnel step using the Blog Post List element. - **Built‑in SEO fields**: Set slugs, meta data, and canonical URLs to improve discoverability. - **Design options**: Choose Standard or Compact layouts for your list and post views. - **Scalable workflows**: Draft, schedule, publish, or import in bulk as your library grows. --- ## **How to Create a Blog in GHL Customer Care** If you're new to blogging or want to start your own blog but don't know where to begin, follow the steps to get started: ### **Step 1:** Create your Blog Site(container) 1. Go to **Sites.** 2. Click on **Blogs** 3. Click on **Create Blog**. Create from scratch or choose from template. ![Step 1: Create your Blog Site(container) (image 1 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155064779424/original/OiYF3mABKqw7rZqW5H23dRkDcSvWob6htg.jpeg) **Step 1: Create your Blog Site(container) (image 1 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Create your Blog Site(container)" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". The text alongside this image reads: Go to Sites. Click on Blogs Click on Create Blog. Create from scratch or choose from template. Immediately after, the guide continues: Add Blog Site Title. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) Select or Add / Edit Domain. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) Domain management: You can connect a domain at creation time…. - Where to go: Go to Sites. Click on Blogs Click on Create Blog. Create from scratch or choose from template. - Controls: Sites., Blogs, Create Blog - Next: Add Blog Site Title. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) Select or Add / Edit Domain. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) Domain management: You can connect a domain at creation time or later from Blog Settings. If you need to switch domains, use Remove Domain in Blog Settings and then connect the new domain. Add Slug. Add a Blog Meta Description. (Optional but recommended) Full procedure: 1. Go to Sites. 2. Click on Blogs 3. Click on Create Blog. Create from scratch or choose from template. ### **Step 2:** Add Blog Site Details 1. Add **Blog** **Site****Title**. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) 2. **Select** or **Add**/**Edit** **Domain**. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) 3. **Domain management:** You can connect a domain at creation time or later from Blog Settings. If you need to switch domains, use Remove Domain in Blog Settings and then connect the new domain. 4. Add **Slug**. 5. Add a **Blog Meta Description**. (Optional but recommended) ![Step 2: Add Blog Site Details (image 2 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155064779485/original/M-l1QTgtlbe4xtiEOCEf57_wpanMIKzu1A.jpeg) **Step 2: Add Blog Site Details (image 2 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Add Blog Site Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". The text alongside this image reads: Add Blog Site Title. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) Select or Add / Edit Domain. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) Domain management: You can connect a domain at creation time or later from Blog Settings. If you need to switch domains…. Immediately after, the guide continues: Go to Sites → Blogs. Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. Click on New Post. Click + New Post to create a blog post from scratch. You can also Import Blog Posts…. - What to choose: Add Blog Site Title. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) Select or Add / Edit Domain. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) Domain management: You can connect a domain at creation time or later from Blog Settings. If you need to switch domains, use Remove Domain in Blog Settings and then connect the new domain. Add Slug. Add a Blog Meta Description. (Optional but recommended) - Controls: Blog, Site, Title, Select, Add, Edit, Domain, Slug, Blog Meta Description - Next: Go to Sites → Blogs. Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. Click on New Post. Click + New Post to create a blog post from scratch. You can also Import Blog Posts from URL or Import Blog Posts from CSV. To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on Creating Blog Posts. Full procedure: 1. Add Blog Site Title. (This is what appears in a browser tab title barand search results) 2. Select or Add / Edit Domain. (Optional you can connect a domain later in Blog Settings.) 3. Domain management: You can connect a domain at creation time or later from Blog Settings. If you need to switch domains, use Remove Domain in Blog Settings and then connect the new domain. 4. Add Slug. 5. Add a Blog Meta Description. (Optional but recommended) ### **Step 3:** Create Blog Post 1. Go to **Sites → Blogs.** 2. **Click on the Blog Site** you created from the **list** or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. ![Step 2 of 5: Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing…](https://jumpshare.com/share/W1ZseR5HZIB5gqCKFqVA+/GIF+Recording+2026-02-12+at+6.22.19+PM.gif) **Step 2 of 5: Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing…** This animation accompanies step 2 of 5 in the "Step 3: Create Blog Post" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. The next step is to click on New Post. - What to click: Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. - Controls: Click on the Blog Site, list, Sites → Blogs., New Post, + New Post, blog post from scratch, Import Blog Posts from URL, Import Blog Posts from CSV, Creating Blog Posts - Next: Click on New Post. Full procedure: 1. Go to Sites → Blogs. 2. Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. <- this image 3. Click on New Post. 4. Click + New Post to create a blog post from scratch. You can also Import Blog Posts from URL or Import Blog Posts from CSV. 5. To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on Creating Blog Posts. 3. Click on **New Post**. 4. Click **\+ New Post** to create a **blog post from scratch**. You can also [**Import Blog Posts from URL**](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blogs-import-blog-posts-using-url) or [**Import Blog Posts from CSV**](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blogs-bulk-import-using-csv). 5. To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on [**Creating Blog Posts**](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/create-blog-posts). ![Step 5 of 5: To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article…](https://jumpshare.com/share/lauN1KBkpiMjO4w8pQju+/Screen+Shot+2026-02-12+at+6.23.44+PM.png) **Step 5 of 5: To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article…** This screenshot accompanies step 5 of 5 in the "Step 3: Create Blog Post" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you to create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on Creating Blog Posts. - What this covers: To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on Creating Blog Posts. - Controls: Creating Blog Posts, Sites → Blogs., Click on the Blog Site, list, New Post, + New Post, blog post from scratch, Import Blog Posts from URL, Import Blog Posts from CSV Full procedure: 1. Go to Sites → Blogs. 2. Click on the Blog Site you created from the list or any other existing blog site you want to add the blog post to. 3. Click on New Post. 4. Click + New Post to create a blog post from scratch. You can also Import Blog Posts from URL or Import Blog Posts from CSV. 5. To create a blog post from scratch or edit one, check out our article on Creating Blog Posts. <- this image ### **Step 4:** Add Blog Post Details 1. Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on **Continue**. ![Step 1 of 5: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in…](https://jumpshare.com/share/ODj6plhHTcGJP049Rix9+/Screen+Shot+2026-02-12+at+6.33.01+PM.png) **Step 1 of 5: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 5 in the "Step 4: Add Blog Post Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. The next step is to add blog post URL S lug. - What to click: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. - Controls: Continue, URL, S, lug, Select, Create, Category, Author, Canonical Link, Keywords - Next: Add blog post URL S lug. Full procedure: 1. Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. <- this image 2. Add blog post URL S lug. 3. Select or Create Category and Author. 4. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. 5. Add Keywords. 2. Add blog post **URL** **S****lug**. ![Step 2 of 5: Add blog post URL S lug](https://jumpshare.com/share/2qSl2zO7wamgKp1EYRyN+/Screen+Shot+2026-02-12+at+6.38.18+PM.png) **Step 2 of 5: Add blog post URL S lug** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 5 in the "Step 4: Add Blog Post Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you add blog post URL S lug. For context, this section explains: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. Add blog post URL S lug. Select or Create Category and Author. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. Add Keywords. The next step is to select or Create Category and Author. - What this covers: Add blog post URL S lug. - Controls: URL, S, lug, Continue, Select, Create, Category, Author, Canonical Link, Keywords - Next: Select or Create Category and Author. Full procedure: 1. Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. 2. Add blog post URL S lug. <- this image 3. Select or Create Category and Author. 4. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. 5. Add Keywords. 3. **Select** or **Create** **Category** and **Author**. ![Step 3 of 5: Select or Create Category and Author](https://jumpshare.com/share/TRJGa96erSfwYce2526S+/GIF+Recording+2026-02-12+at+6.40.37+PM.gif) **Step 3 of 5: Select or Create Category and Author** This animation accompanies step 3 of 5 in the "Step 4: Add Blog Post Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you select or Create Category and Author. For context, this section explains: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. Add blog post URL S lug. Select or Create Category and Author. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. Add Keywords. The next step is to edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. - What to choose: Select or Create Category and Author. - Controls: Select, Create, Category, Author, Continue, URL, S, lug, Canonical Link, Keywords - Next: Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. Full procedure: 1. Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. 2. Add blog post URL S lug. 3. Select or Create Category and Author. <- this image 4. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. 5. Add Keywords. 4. Edit **[Canonical Link](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/canonical-urls-explained-boost-your-ghl-customer-care-blog-seo)** or keep as it is. 5. Add **Keywords**. ![Step 5 of 5: Add Keywords](https://jumpshare.com/share/yIPdQ9TzuhrBXv0OwOUn+/Screen+Shot+2026-02-12+at+6.43.37+PM.png) **Step 5 of 5: Add Keywords** This screenshot accompanies step 5 of 5 in the "Step 4: Add Blog Post Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". At this point in the walkthrough you add Keywords. For context, this section explains: Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. Add blog post URL S lug. Select or Create Category and Author. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. Add Keywords. - What this covers: Add Keywords. - Controls: Keywords, Continue, URL, S, lug, Select, Create, Category, Author, Canonical Link Full procedure: 1. Once you are done adding and formatting content of the blog post in the editor, click on Continue. 2. Add blog post URL S lug. 3. Select or Create Category and Author. 4. Edit Canonical Link or keep as it is. 5. Add Keywords. <- this image ### **Step 5:** Add SEO Details 1. Add **SEO** **Title.** 2. Add **Post** **Description**. 3. Add **Cover** **Image** and it's **Alt Text**. ![Step 5: Add SEO Details (image 9 of 11)](https://jumpshare.com/share/JAMVKS0xLVx9C9PIGEAX+/Screen+Shot+2026-02-12+at+6.47.35+PM.png) **Step 5: Add SEO Details (image 9 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Add SEO Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". The text alongside this image reads: Add SEO Title. Add Post Description. Add Cover Image and it's Alt Text. Immediately after, the guide continues: You can keep the post in Draft to make further edits at a later time. You can Publish the post immediately or Schedule it for a future time. - What this covers: Add SEO Title. Add Post Description. Add Cover Image and it's Alt Text. - Controls: SEO, Title., Post, Description, Cover, Image, Alt Text - Next: You can keep the post in Draft to make further edits at a later time. You can Publish the post immediately or Schedule it for a future time. Full procedure: 1. Add SEO Title. 2. Add Post Description. 3. Add Cover Image and it's Alt Text. ### **Step 6:** Publish Blog Post 1. You can keep the post in **Draft** to make further edits at a later time. 2. You can **Publish** the post immediately or **Schedule** it for a future time. **Note:** To **add a blog to a Funnel or Website**, checkout our detailed [**guide**](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/add-blog-post-element-in-funnel-step-or-website-page). ![Step 6: Publish Blog Post (image 10 of 11)](https://jumpshare.com/share/NUDN2nvuLcneDX3T7hnt+/GIF+Recording+2026-02-12+at+6.51.58+PM.gif) **Step 6: Publish Blog Post (image 10 of 11)** This animation appears in the "Step 6: Publish Blog Post" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". The text alongside this image reads: Note: To add a blog to a Funnel or Website, checkout our detailed guide. Immediately after, the guide continues: Go to the Blog Post and click on the three dots beside the post and click on Update Post. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. To make changes to blog post details like author, category, slug, SEO etc, click in the Update…. - What this covers: Note: To add a blog to a Funnel or Website, checkout our detailed guide. - Controls: Draft, Publish, Schedule, add a blog to a Funnel or Website, guide - Next: Go to the Blog Post and click on the three dots beside the post and click on Update Post. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. To make changes to blog post details like author, category, slug, SEO etc, click in the Update Settings button. Make necessary updates and click on Publish. Full procedure: 1. You can keep the post in Draft to make further edits at a later time. 2. You can Publish the post immediately or Schedule it for a future time. --- ## **How to Update a Published or Draft Blog Post Details** 1. Go to the Blog Post and click on the **three** **dots** beside the post and click on **Update Post**. 2. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. 3. To **make changes to blog post details** like **author**, **category**, **slug**, **SEO** etc, click in the **Update Settings** button. 4. Make necessary updates and click on **Publish**. ![How to Update a Published or Draft Blog Post Details (image 11 of 11)](https://jumpshare.com/share/WwE17o2QD3KECvtgabk0+/GIF+Recording+2026-02-12+at+6.58.41+PM.gif) **How to Update a Published or Draft Blog Post Details (image 11 of 11)** This animation appears in the "How to Update a Published or Draft Blog Post Details" section of "Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Blog Post and click on the three dots beside the post and click on Update Post. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. To make changes to blog post details like author, category, slug, SEO etc, click in the Update Settings button. Make necessary updates and click on Publish. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: How does the domain work with the blog? - Where to go: Go to the Blog Post and click on the three dots beside the post and click on Update Post. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. To make changes to blog post details like author, category, slug, SEO etc, click in the Update Settings button. Make necessary updates and click on Publish. - Controls: three, dots, Update Post, make changes to blog post details, author, category, slug, SEO, Update Settings, Publish - Next: Q: How does the domain work with the blog? Full procedure: 1. Go to the Blog Post and click on the three dots beside the post and click on Update Post. 2. Make edits to the blog post content in the editor. 3. To make changes to blog post details like author, category, slug, SEO etc, click in the Update Settings button. 4. Make necessary updates and click on Publish. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: How does the domain work with the blog?** The Domain will be added to the Funnel or Website where the blog list element is added. Blog URL formats:  
DomainSlug of Blog PostFinal URL
abc.comb/sample-nowabc.com/b/sample-now
abc.com/xyzb/sample-nowabc.com/xyz/b/sample-now
blog.abc.comb/sample-nowblog.abc.com/b/sample-now
**Q: Can I have separate blog pages for each category?** That is not currently supported. In the upcoming updates, we will allow users to create a funnel/website page based on a Category filter with the slug and SEO details. **Q: Is it optional to add an Author, Category, or Keywords?** URL Slug, Category, Author, Title and Post Description are mandatory. **Q: Can I use custom values in a blog post?** No, Custom Values are not supported in blog posts at the moment. You cannot use values like {{contact. name}} or {{custom\_values.xyz}}  **Q: How to add Forms, Surveys, or Custom Code to my blog post?** Forms or Surveys cannot be added to blog posts at the moment. The option to add custom code will be out soon. **Q: What is the recommended image size for a blog post?** We don't have a recommended size. However, the page width inside the blog post editor is 736 px. --- ### **Related Articles** - [Add Blog Post Element in Funnel(s) step or Website(s) page](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/add-blog-post-element-in-funnel-step-or-website-page) - How to Customize Blog Design and Layout - [Blog and Blog Post Statuses](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blog-and-blog-post-statuses) - [](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/canonical-urls-explained-boost-your-ghl-customer-care-blog-seo)[Blog Analytics - Track Blog & Post Performance](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blog-analytics-track-blog-post-performance) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com