Loyola Support Documentation

How do I add a Blog post?

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Select Blogs.

Blogs in site Tool Menu

Select the Blogs tool from the site Tool Menu.

Select Add blog entry.

Select  Add blog entry

To add a new blog entry, select Add Blog Entry button in the actions bar.

Create and publish entry.

Add Title and blog text; set permissions publish entry
  1. Enter a name for the blog entry a title in the Title field.
  2. Use the Insert/Edit Image icon to upload an image. (optional)
  3. Enter the main blog content in the text entry field.
  4. Set blog permissions:
    • Only site administrators and I can see this entry: only instructors and teaching assistants will be able to see the blog entry.
    • All members of this site can see this entry: everyone associated with the course or project site will be able to see the entry, but no one else.
    • This entry is publicly viewable: anyone can see your blog entry, if they have the web address (URL) for it. However, it is not easy for people to find a web address without a link to it.
  5. Select the Publish entry button.

Note: Depending on settings, teaching /administrative staff may be able to add entries to other people’s blogs.

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