Whenever you Login to your Blog you will be taken to your Admin Panel.
Your Admin Panel is where you control the features of your Blog. Below are screen shots and a brief description of each important tab. The best way to become familiar with this area of your blog is to play around and test things out.
Dashboard
The Dashboard has a list of our most frequently asked questions and quick tips. On the right hand side of this page is Your Blog Activity which contains links to the most recent Comments and Posts plus Blog Stats and Storage Space information.
Write
The Write area of your Admin Panel is what you will use the most. This panel allows you to create new Posts and edit older posts that have been published on your Blog.
Write Post
This is where you will write all new Blog posts and edit any existing entries.
TIP: When you first create your blog you will have a sample post in your Blog. You can choose to edit this and add to it, or delete it and create a new post.
Write Page
Pages are similar to Posts, but live outside your Blog chronologically. You may decide to write an intro for your blog or an “About Me” page. Learn more about where this page is explained in the CPO Blogs FAQ.
TIP: In order for a Post or Page you have written to show up when viewing your Blog, you must use the Publish button. You can always go back and edit or delete your own posts.
Comments
Comments are a feature of Blogs that allow readers to respond to your Blog entries. Typically readers simply provide their own thoughts regarding the post, but users may also generate discussion, or simply compliment the author.
Presentation
This panel allows you to change the look of your Blog. We currently have 4 themes to choose from and will be adding more in the future. Some of these themes are also widget ready!
What is a Widget?
Widgets are drag-and-drop elements that will appear on your blogs’ sidebar. These include Archived Posts, Recent Posts and Comments, Calendars, and Categories.
TIP: The Meta Widget is a great tool to have on your blogs’ sidebar as it will allow you quick access to your Admin Panel.
Options
This part of the admin panel is where you can control the settings of your blog.
General Options: You can change the name of your Blog as well as the Tagline (the descriptive line that appears below your Blog’s name in the header). You can also configure how the date and time will display.
Some of the other options in this section allow you to personalize your Blog further. Settings can always be changed back so feel free to play around and see what works for you. Your CPO Blog is your space on the Web so have fun with it!
For more questions be sure to check out CPO Blogs FAQ or post a question to our Board & Blog Help Message Board
