Guides

Creating a New Basic Article

1. Navigate to Content > Basic Article:

  • From the main navigation bar, select Content, then click Basic Article.

Alba admin Content menu with Basic Article selected

  • You will be directed to the "All Basic Article Content" page, where you can view, search, and manage all existing basic articles.

2. Create a New Article:

  • Click the New "Basic Article" Content button in the top right corner of the page.

New "Basic Article" Content button in the top right of the page

  • You will be redirected to the "New Content" form, where you can start entering the article details.

New Content form for a basic article

2.1 Content Title:

  • Enter the title for your new article. This will be the main heading and used to identify the article in the content list.

2.2 URL Friendly:

  • Input a URL-friendly version of the article title (typically auto-populates based on the title). Ensure this is URL-safe by using only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores.

2.3 Tags:

  • Assign tags to the article by selecting from the available tags in the dropdown. This helps categorize the content for easy retrieval and filtering.

2.4 Category:

  • Choose a category for the article. This will help in grouping content under similar categories. (See Creating a New Category)

2.5 Note (Optional):

  • Add an optional note for internal purposes. This will not be visible to the public.

2.6 Content State:

  • Set the content state to Published (to make it visible) or Unpublished (to keep it hidden).

2.7 Start/End Date:

  • Optionally, set the Start and End dates for the article to control when the content should be available.

3. Add Content:

3.1 Content Editor:

  • Use the text editor to add your content. You can format text, add headers, lists, media, and more using the available tools. (See Text Editor)

4. Open Graph / SEO:

To enhance the article’s visibility for social sharing and SEO purposes, fill in the following details (optional but recommended):

4.1 Opengraph / Search Engine Description:

  • Enter a short description of the article. This will be used for social media sharing and search engines.

4.2 SEO Keywords:

  • Add keywords that are relevant to the content. Separate keywords with commas.

4.3 Opengraph Title:

  • Set a title that will be used when the article is shared on social media. Leave blank to use page title.

4.4 Opengraph Image:

  • Upload or choose an image that will be used when the article is shared on social platforms.

5. Save or Publish:

  • Once all fields are filled in, you can either:
    • Save: Save the article as a draft or update it without publishing.
    • Quick Save: Save the article quickly without navigating away from the current screen.
    • Cancel: Discard all changes.

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