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Adding a Blog to a Page

Adding a Blog to a Page

 

Blog Element

Before blog entries can be created the Blogging module needs to be added to a page or template.

1. Drag and drop the Blogging element onto the page or template:

Blog module icon
 

2. Configure the element. The following view will be presented: 

Blogging module user guide select blog screenshot

3. Edit/Configure: 

Select blog

Select the appropriate blog from the dropdown list of published blogs.

Show Blog-Entry Title as Link

If required check to make the title of the post a link to read the full post. 

Recent Posts Title

Enter a title for the list of recent blog entries.

Archived/Older Posts Title

Enter a title for the list of archived blog entries

Tagged Posts Navigation Title

If categories have been associated with the Blog, use this field to create a title for the category list.

Configuration source

Selecting Blogger Module uses the Manage Blog settings. Alternatively, these settings can be overridden by local configuration.

Login Page URL

If required click change to create an internal link to the login page. Non-logged in users will be redirected here.

Registration Page URL

If required click change to create an internal link to the registration page. Non-logged in users will be redirected here.

Display Blog Navigation

Check to display a navigation containing archived posts, date filters and tags.

Posted by/on

If required enter appropriate labels for these fields.

Comments Post Label/Link

Enter appropriate text.

Tag label

Enter appropriate text for the category label.

Summary Limit

Enter an appropriate character limit.

Show Avatar in Summary

Check if required.

Blog Layout

Select the appropriate option.

Type of comments form

Select the appropriate option.

Note: advanced allows the administrator to define labels for comments fields. This option also exposes contact me and notification of moderation options

Comment Moderation Feedback Users who have had comments moderated will receive feedback on their comments. Configure a subject and preliminary text for the feedback email. 

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