Instructions for new Writers

writer welcome image

Congratulations on becoming a Footy Blog writer!

Welcome to the team, it’s great to have you involved with the blog! Below I’ve compiled a few screenshots showing how you can use the blog to make new posts. The site is running on WordPress and so it’s pretty simple to use once you’ve understood the basics.

If you’re having problems or want any help then don’t hesitate to email me, I’d be happy to help out.

By the way – approximately 25% of the websites on the internet use WordPress. Being able to use it is a very marketable skill – so don’t forget to add it to your CV / LinkedIn profile, if you’re looking for a simple way to attract an employer (either as a journalist, or some other web-based job).

Also if you wanted to gain experience running the social media channels of the blog (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) then don’t hesitate to get in touch with me – this is another very marketable skill, which also looks great on your CV!

Adding your first post to the blog

Just follow these 5 simple steps. Click on the screenshots below to enlarge them.

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Login at the URL given in the introduction email
Instructions on using the Post Editor
Instructions on using the Post Editor
Try to make sure you upload a Featured Image
Try to make sure you upload a Featured Image
Choosing the image to Feature with your post
Choosing the image to Feature with your post
Press the Publish button when you're ready to go live!
Press the Publish button when you’re ready to go live!

Problems adding your posts to FootyBlog?

technical problems

Having any problems adding your post to the site? Or do you want to get a bit more technical – learning about SEO, including YouTube videos in the post, or anything else? Just let me know by sending me an email, I’d be happy to help out.

By Matt

Matt is the owner and chief-editor of the Footy Blog, one of the UK's leading football news blogs.