Blog Posts
TendSocial includes a full blog management system for creating long-form content and publishing to various destinations.
Overview
Blog posts complement your social media strategy with longer-form content like articles, guides, and announcements.
Features
Create Blog Posts
- Navigate to Blog from the main menu
- Click New Post
- Enter your content using the editor
Blog Post Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Post headline |
| Slug | URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated from title) |
| Content | Rich text body content |
| Excerpt | Short summary for previews |
| Featured Image | Header image for the post |
| Category | Organization category |
| Tags | Keywords for discovery |
| Status | Draft, Published, or Archived |
Save and Preview
- Posts save automatically as drafts
- Preview before publishing to see how it will look
- Schedule posts for future publication
Publishing Destinations
Connect blog destinations to publish content:
Supported Destinations
| Destination | Description |
|---|---|
| WordPress | Self-hosted or WordPress.com blogs |
| Medium | Medium publication or personal page |
| Ghost | Ghost CMS instances |
| Webflow | Webflow CMS collections |
| Custom API | Any platform with an API |
Connecting a Destination
- Go to Settings → Blog Settings
- Click Add Destination
- Choose your platform
- Enter credentials/API keys
- Test the connection
Publishing
- Open a blog post
- Click Publish
- Select destination(s)
- Content is pushed to the connected platform(s)
Managing Posts
Post States
- Draft: Work in progress
- Scheduled: Set to publish at a future date
- Published: Live on destination(s)
- Archived: Hidden but not deleted
Bulk Actions
- Archive multiple posts
- Change categories in bulk
- Export posts as backup
SEO Features
- Custom meta titles and descriptions
- Open Graph tags for social sharing
- Canonical URL settings
- Schema markup support
Best Practices
- Write compelling titles — They drive clicks
- Use featured images — Visual content performs better
- Add excerpts — Control how previews appear
- Cross-promote — Share blog links on social media
- Track performance — Use analytics to see what resonates