Blog

Instead of having the blogs show up with a very plain and basic Image > Title > Content layout, it would be nice to be able to custom design a layout that blogs will use. This way, we can add other sections, forms, ads, promotions, etc.

Please update the social media icon for the Blog author to the new X logo.

RSS should be able to be scheduled instead of just happening at midnight. that's not a great time to post to social media if you want people to be able to notice it.

Please give us more control over the blog article pages, the image of each blog article only has 1 slot and no matter what it makes it massive on the article page. Give us more control over the page so the headline on the blog page doesn't go into each article.

I would like to have a different exit pop up based on the blog post's category. That way the pop up stays relevant. If this absolutely can't be done, then we need a way to customize the blog post page so that we may add a sign up form or other advertisement/content on it. Heck, an old-fashioned sidebar even would work.

I need the ability to add comments box and rating stars to my posts, so visitors can leave a comment or rate the post. This feature will help in SEO as well it's very important. Add it under General -> show Image attached

No matter what size I choose, the YouTube embeds in blog posts look really messed up on mobile. Would love to see this fixed.

Feedback on the Current Blog Site in GHL The current blog site setup within GHL feels overly complicated and not user-friendly. Some specific issues include: Complexity in Posting Blogs: Adding a blog post involves navigating multiple settings for SEO, formatting, and images. This is time-consuming and can be overwhelming for users. Image Optimization Issues: The platform does not automatically optimize image sizes, leading to performance issues and requiring manual resizing. Technical Problems with URLs: Canonical URL settings and blog URLs are cumbersome to manage, which creates unnecessary complications for SEO. Clunky Design: The blog site’s design is not intuitive, making it less appealing and harder to use for both content creators and visitors. Inefficient Workflow: The overall experience feels outdated, requiring multiple technical adjustments that could be streamlined. Suggested Solution: A Simplified Blog Page Instead of the current setup, consider developing a streamlined and simple blog page that integrates seamlessly into the website. Here’s the proposed concept: Single Page Blog Interface: Create a single page within the website where all blog posts are listed in a clean, visually appealing format. Each blog post can have a minimal design, focusing on readability and simplicity. Simplified Blog Posting Workflow: Add a user-friendly editor with basic SEO settings (title, meta description, and tags) on the same screen. Automatically optimize images for web performance upon upload. Include a preview feature to check formatting before publishing. Automated URL Management: Generate canonical URLs automatically based on the blog title. Provide users the ability to edit URLs if needed, but default to a structured and SEO-friendly format. Integrated Features: Enable simple categorization and tagging for better content organization. Add a built-in social sharing option to promote blogs easily. SEO-Ready by Default: Pre-configure SEO settings so users don’t have to worry about manual adjustments. Integrate automated schema markup for blogs to enhance search engine visibility. Mobile-Optimized Design: Ensure the blog page and posts are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. Performance-Driven: Focus on lightweight design to ensure faster loading times and better performance. Why This Change Is Needed A streamlined blog feature aligns better with user expectations in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. The simpler approach will: Save time for users. Enhance the overall user experience. Improve SEO with automated processes. Provide a more modern, intuitive platform for content creation. Let’s make the blog feature more accessible, efficient, and valuable for GHL users.