Blog Management

Admin Area > Manage Blog

The Blog management feature is a content publishing tool provided by the LOL Learning Online Platform. Through this function, administrators can create categories, write articles, add images or videos, and integrate teaching information, course activities, platform announcements, and other content into a public communication portal to enhance the professional image and online exposure of educational institutions.

This feature mainly includes two parts:

• Blog Category Management: You can create different topic categories, such as "Learning Resources", "Announcement Messages", etc., to help organize and classify future articles.
• Blog Article Management: Create and publish articles, which can be accompanied by images, videos, and keywords to enhance readability and search engine ranking (SEO).

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Operation Procedure

Step 1: Create Blog Category

1. After logging in to the platform, click "Manage Blog" in the left menu.
2. Enter the "Blog Categories" tab.
3. Click "Add" to create a new category.
4. Enter the following information:
   • Category Name (for example: Study Tips, Activity Express)
   • Meta Title (to enhance visibility on search engines)
   • Site Description (briefly describe the content of the category)
5. Click "Save" to complete the creation of the category.

Step 2: Write and Manage Blog Articles

1. Click the "Blog Articles" tab, then click "Add Article" in the upper right.
2. Fill in the following fields in order:
   • Title: The article's topic, recommended to be attractive.
   • Image: Upload a cover image, recommended width about 1200px.
   • Publish Date: Can be published immediately or set for a future time.
   • Article Status: Select "Draft" or "Published".
   • Tags: Enter keywords to help the article be searched.
   • Category: Choose a previously created category.
   • Meta Title and Site Description: Set information for search engines, concise and clear.
   • Content Editor: You can add paragraph text, images, videos, or switch to HTML mode to embed forms or external resources.
3. After completion, click "Save" or "Publish".

Friendly Reminder: All articles can be edited, deleted, or duplicated later, so please operate with peace of mind.

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Blog Categories

Admin Area > Manage Blog > Blog Categories

Before adding Blog articles, staff can use Blog Categories to classify articles.

Blog Category List

All created article categories are displayed in a list format.

Add

Create a new article category.

Edit

Edit the selected category.

Delete

Delete the selected category.

Serial number.

Item Name

Displays the name of the category.

Edit

Edit a single category.

Delete

Delete a single category.

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Add Blog Category

Admin Area > Manage Blog > Blog Categories > Add Blog Category

After staff click the Add button, the form window pops up.

Category Name

Set the display name for this category.

Meta Title

This is the web page title for search engines (SEO, Search Engine Optimization). It will be displayed as the title in Google search results and is very important for improving search ranking.

Site Description

This is also an SEO-related field, used to write a short description of this category page, which will be displayed below the title in search results.

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Blog Articles

Admin Area > Manage Blog > Blog Articles

Staff can add Blog articles for students to read.

Blog Article List

All created articles are displayed in a list format.

Add

Create a new article.

Edit

Edit the selected article.

Delete

Delete the selected article.

Serial number.

Title

Displays the title of the article.

Category

Displays the category to which the article belongs.

Publish Date

The publish date of the article.

Status

Displays the status of the article.

Edit

Edit a single article.

Delete

Delete a single article.

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Add Blog Article

Admin Area > Manage Blog > Blog Articles > Add Blog Article

After staff click the Add button, the editor window pops up.

Title

Enter the article title.

Image

Upload the cover image for this article.

Publish Date

Set the publish date of the article, default is today.

Status

Set whether the article is to be Published.

Tags

You can set multiple keyword tags for the article to make it easier for users to find related articles by tag.

Category

Select the category this article belongs to from the dropdown.

Meta Title

A special SEO field for search engines, used to optimize search results.

Site Description

Another SEO description field for search engines, used to optimize search results.

Content

A text editor that allows administrators to write richly illustrated articles.

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Common Application Scenarios

• Learning Resource Organization: For example, "How to Prepare for Midterm Exams", "Must-Have APP Tool Recommendations".
• Publishing Activity and Enrollment Information: Such as "Winter/Summer Intensive Courses", "Lecture Registration Links", etc.
• Student Stories and Achievement Showcase: Publish student reflections, learning journeys, or project outcomes.
• Live Course Review: Embed live replay links, with summary and key notes.
• SEO Marketing Content: Write articles related to topics students frequently search, improving search ranking and website exposure.
• System Updates and Feature Descriptions: Such as "New Feature Introduction", "How-to Tutorials", "Maintenance Announcements", etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does the Blog function require an extra fee?

A: No. This is a default feature provided by the platform, and all users can use it.

Q2: Can teaching assistants or other staff write articles together?

A: Yes. You can set them with "Write" or "Edit" permissions, but avoid granting "Publish" permission to reduce the risk of accidental operations.

Q3: What if the image file is too large?

A: It is recommended to keep the image width within 1200px and the file size below 1MB to ensure loading speed.

Q4: Can Google Forms or videos be added to articles?

A: Yes. Switch to HTML mode to embed iframes, such as Google Forms, YouTube videos, etc.

Q5: How is the article display order determined?

A: By default, articles are sorted by publish date, with the latest articles at the top. To control the order, you can adjust the date or use categories to display.

Q6: Can you preview article content?

A: Yes. In "Draft" status, you can click "Preview" to see how the article will look on the frontend.

Q7: What is the main function of the "Blog Category" management interface?

A: The main function of the "Blog Category" management interface is to create and manage categories for blog articles. It is a module used for systematic classification and backend management of blog content.

Q8: In the "Blog Category List" page, in addition to displaying serial numbers and item names, what operation buttons are provided?

A: In the "Blog Category List" page, in addition to serial number (#) and item name, the following operation buttons are also provided:

• "＋Add": Used to create a new article category.

• "Edit/Delete": This set of buttons is used for batch editing or deleting category items selected in the list.

• For a single category in the list, each row also provides independent "Edit/Delete" buttons for individual editing or deleting of that category.

Q9: When clicking the "Add" button to create a new Blog category, what three core fields does the pop-up form window provide for administrators to set?

A: When clicking the "Add" button to create a new Blog category, the pop-up form window provides three core fields for administrators to set:

• "Category Name": Used to set the name displayed for this category on the website.

• "Meta Title": This is the web page title for search engines, which is important for SEO.

• "Site Description": This is also an SEO-related field, used to write a short description of this category page.

Q10: In the settings for "Add Blog Category", what is the main purpose of the "Meta Title" field? Where will it be displayed?

A: The main purpose of the "Meta Title" field is search engine optimization (SEO). It is the web page title for search engines, which is crucial for improving search ranking. It will be displayed as the title in Google search results.

Q11: In the settings for "Add Blog Category", what is the main purpose of the "Site Description" field? Where will it be displayed?

A: The "Site Description" field is an SEO-related field. Its main purpose is to write a short description of this category page. This description will be displayed below the title in search results.

Q12: In summary, what is the important significance of setting "Meta Title" and "Site Description" for the "Blog Category" page?

A: In summary, setting the "Meta Title" and "Site Description" for the "Blog Category" page has important search engine optimization (SEO) significance. These two settings allow administrators to optimize the SEO of each category page, making it easier for potential customers to find relevant content through search engines. For example, when customers search for "Latest News" or "Course Reviews", related blog category pages can be more easily presented by search engines.

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Further Suggestions and Integrated Applications

• It is recommended to use in combination with the following modules:

  • Video Module: Teaching videos can be embedded in articles.
  • Registration/Inquiry Module: Interested readers can register for activities directly.
  • Homepage Slider: Pin popular articles at the top of the homepage.
  • QR Code Module: Generate a dedicated scan code link for articles, for use on physical posters or flyers.

• If Google Analytics is set up, you can also track the click volume of each article to help analyze which content is most popular and further optimize marketing strategies.

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