How to set up a Blog for your listing

How to Add a Blog to Your Business or Trade Listing
To add a Blog to your listing, you must have an active Business or Trade account.

Please check we have a correct category available for your Blog. If not, please contact us before proceding, email us with the name of the new Category you would like to use and we will set this up for you, or perhaps you may wish to use the Others category.
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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Log in to your Account Dashboard.
  2. From the side menu, select Blogs.
     
  3. Click on Free Article Posting
    (10 years for Free.) 
     
  4. All fields marked in bold on the website are compulsory and must be completed.
     
  5. Click on a Primary Category button.
    If you require a custom or new category, please contact us first.
     
  6. Select any Extra Categories, if applicable.
  7. Under Parent Business & Trades, select your business or trade listing.
    This links your Blog to your business and displays it at the bottom of your listing.
     
  8. (Optional) Under Parent Event, select an Event post to associate with this Blog, if relevant.
  9. (Optional) Under Parent Deal, select a Deal post to associate with this Blog, if relevant.
  10. (Optional) Under Parent Blog, select a Blog post to associate with this Blog, if relevant.
     
  11. Upload a Logo picture for your Blog
    o    You may leave this blank if not required or use a photo to describe your blog.
    o    Required size: 300 x 225 pixels
     
  12. Enter a Title for your Blog.
     
  13. Leave the Slug field as is.
    This is auto-generated by the system and should not be edited.
     
  14. Enter a Headline for your Blog.
  15. Enter a Summary for your Summary.
    (This appears in the search and preview views.)
  16. Add Article Content for your Blog.
  17. Add Author Name to your Blog.
    (This could be your business name. Or enter N/A if not applicable)
     
  18. (Optional) Enter your Facebook URL
    (e.g. https://facebook.com/yourpagename)
     
  19. Add Publisher Name of your blog.
    (This could be your personal name. Or enter N/A if not applicable)
  20. Add Published Date for your blog.
  21. Upload images for your Blog Gallery, if desired.
     
  22. (Optional) Enter your phone number
  23. (Optional) Enter your website if applicable.
    (e.g. https://mywebsite.com)
     
  24. Please leave all SEO fields blank – we will complete these for you when your blog has been approved.
     
  25. Click Submit to finalise and submit your Blog.

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Approval & Support

  • Your Blog will be reviewed and approved by an Administrator during business hours for security and quality control.
  • If you require any assistance in setting up your Blog, please feel free to contact us.

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