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# Blogs overview

> Creating posts, categories and tags, authors, settings, analytics, and importing posts.

The HoopAI platform includes a fully integrated blog publisher that lets you create, manage, and publish SEO-optimized content without a separate CMS. Blog posts live inside blog sites — dedicated publishing containers each assigned their own domain or subdomain — and every post you create shares the same centralized dashboard.

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  <Card title="Creating posts" icon="pen-to-square" href="/blogs/creating-posts">
    Write, schedule, and publish blog posts using the rich text editor and Content AI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blog categories and tags" icon="tags" href="/blogs/blog-categories-tags">
    Organize posts with categories and tags to improve navigation and SEO structure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blog authors" icon="user-pen" href="/blogs/blog-authors">
    Add and manage author profiles that appear on published posts.
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  <Card title="Blog settings" icon="gear" href="/blogs/blog-settings">
    Configure the domain, RSS feed, SEO defaults, and design settings for each blog site.
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  <Card title="Blog analytics" icon="chart-bar" href="/blogs/blog-analytics">
    Track post views, visitor traffic, and engagement metrics across your blog sites.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Importing posts" icon="file-import" href="/blogs/importing-posts">
    Bulk-import existing blog content from another platform using a CSV or export file.
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## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a blog site">
    Navigate to **Sites > Blogs** and click **+ Create Blog**. Enter a name and description. The blog site is your publishing container — it holds posts, authors, categories, and settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the domain and settings">
    Open the blog site's Settings to connect a domain or subdomain. Posts are not publicly accessible until a domain is assigned. Set default SEO fields and enable the RSS feed here.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add authors and categories">
    Set up author profiles and category taxonomy before writing posts. This makes it easy to assign the right metadata at publish time and keeps the blog organized from the start.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write and publish posts">
    Click **New Post** inside a blog site to open the editor. Use the rich text toolbar, Content AI, and SEO metadata fields. Set the post to Published or schedule it for a future date and time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review analytics">
    Open the blog site's analytics view to track post views, visitor traffic, and which content is driving the most engagement. Use this data to guide your content calendar.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I have more than one blog site under a single account?">
    Yes. One account can host multiple blog sites, each with its own domain, author list, category taxonomy, and RSS feed. This is useful for managing separate content pillars or publishing for different audiences.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a connected domain before publishing posts?">
    Yes. Blog posts are not publicly accessible until the blog site has a connected domain or subdomain. You can write and save posts in draft while setting up the domain, then publish once it is configured.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What statuses can a blog post have?">
    A post can be Draft (saved, not visible publicly), Published (live at the post URL), Scheduled (set to publish automatically at a future date and time), or Archived (hidden from the blog list without being deleted).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does Content AI work in the blog editor?">
    Click the Content AI button in the editor toolbar to open the AI assistant. You can prompt it to generate an outline, write an introduction, expand a section, or produce a full draft. Edit the output to add your own voice and brand-specific details before publishing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is an RSS feed generated automatically?">
    Yes. An RSS feed is generated automatically for every blog site. The feed URL is available in the blog site's settings. It updates whenever a new post is published.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I import posts from another platform?">
    Yes. The importing posts feature lets you bring existing content from another CMS or blog platform using a compatible export file. This avoids re-entering posts manually when migrating.
  </Accordion>
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