Post and Manage Articles with Confidence Using Members Village

Publishing content shouldn’t be complicated. With Members Village, anyone can post blog updates, announcements, or newsletters using a streamlined admin interface. This guide shows you how to start a new article, tag it, add translations, format your content, and schedule publishing—all in just a few clicks.

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STEP 1
Log on to the Admin Panel

To begin, navigate to your admin panel:

Visit: yourdomain.com/admin/articles
Enter your credentials to log in.

STEP 2
Add a New Article

Once logged in:

Click the "Add New Article" button.
Enter a title for your article.
Select the appropriate category (e.g., Blog, News, Updates).
If multilingual options are enabled, update for each language

STEP 3
Configure Article Options

Use the right-side configuration menu to:

Add a Title in all supported languages.
Upload a Banner image that displays above your article if "Show Banner" is clicked. Otherwise, this acts as the blog thumbnail when sharing the link.
Adjust Visibility settings (public, members-only, etc.).
Schedule Start and optional End Date.
Toggle Settings: Enable comments, feature the article, or allow upvotes.
Add Tags for filtering and internal search.
Insert a Link alias and SEO Meta Title/Description

How to Use Page Options

STEP 3 A
Article-Specific Tagging

Tagging helps categorize and filter content on your site.

When creating or editing an article:

Scroll to the Tags section in the right-hand panel.
Choose an existing tag group from the dropdown (e.g., News, How To, Blog).
You can also create a new tag by typing a new term and pressing enter.
Tagging ensures your content appears in the right sections and is easily searchable.

🟢 Tip: Tags power internal filters and public views—be consistent with your terminology.

STEP 3 B
Article-Specific Scheduling

You can schedule when your article will go live and when it should be archived (optional):

In the Options panel, look for Start Date/Time.
Set a future date/time to schedule the post, or leave it blank to publish immediately.
Use End Date/Time if you want the post to expire from public view at a set time.

🟢 Tip: Scheduled posts are helpful for timed announcements, campaigns, or seasonal content.

STEP 4
Build the Layout Using Blocks

Once the article settings are configured, it's time to design your layout:

Use Basic Editor for long-form body content.
Add Text + Media or Image blocks to break up content visually.
Insert Anchor Links using the Block Options panel for CTA buttons.
Use Background Colors to section the post and improve readability.
Align images and videos for optimal responsive layout across devices.

Tips:

Keep paragraphs short.
Use subheadings for scannability.
Add ALT text to all images.
Avoid large gaps between blocks.

How to Use Block Options & Settings

STEP 5
Save, Preview,
or Publish

Use Save Draft to store your article without publishing.
Click Preview to view how it looks across device sizes:
- Desktop (Edit View)
- Laptop
- Tablet (Landscape/Portrait)
- Mobile
When ready, click Publish.

BONUS TIPS
Enhance the User Experience

📸 Add Media: Drag and drop images or use the media uploader.
🔒 Permission Settings: Restrict article access if needed (e.g., members-only).
📈 Track Performance: Use platform analytics to measure views and engagement.

View Blog Writing Checklist

Need Help?

Visit the built-in training library or contact your platform administrator.

Articles App — Blog Writing Checklist

For administrators publishing articles (blog posts) in Members Village. Use this as a pre-publish check to keep UX clear, consistent, and on-brand.

1) Getting Started in the Articles App

Open Articles → Create New Article.
Add a clear, value-forward headline (promise the outcome).
Build content with blocks (short, scannable sections).
Insert images/media where they support the message.
Save, Preview (desktop & mobile), then Publish.

2) Articles vs. Pages

Articles (blog-style)

Use for updates, news, stories, opinion/education pieces.
Pros: auto-sorted by date; dynamic; easy to share.
Cons: older posts get buried unless linked from key Pages.

Pages (evergreen)

Use for reference (About, Membership Benefits, Event info).
Pros: always accessible; menu or button linkable.
Cons: manual updates; can feel static if overused.

Rule of thumb: If it changes often, use an Article. If it’s permanent reference, use a Page. Link them together (e.g., “Annual Conference” Page + Article series).

3) Layout & Flow (Reader Feel)

Follow Intro → Body (2–3 points) → Call to Action.
Front-load value in the first 2–3 lines; make skimming effortless.
Short paragraphs (2–4 sentences), clear sub-heads, ample white space.
Use lists for steps and takeaways; avoid walls of text.

4) Imagery & Tone (Set the Mood)

Hero image at top sets emotional context and expectation.
Use inline visuals (photos, charts, pull-quotes) to break text and explain.
Accessibility: add descriptive alt text to every image.
Write in a clear, conversational tone; reduce jargon/bureaucratic phrasing.
Caption images to connect them directly to the message.

5) Calls to Action (Choose-Your-Own-Adventure)

Every Article should guide the reader to a next step based on audience:

Members: read the related Article; view a toolkit; complete a quick poll.
Learners: register for a course/webinar; download a worksheet.
Stakeholders/Partners: share; sponsor; request a conversation.

Place a CTA after major sections and at the end. Keep it action-oriented: “Register now”, “Read next”, “Download the checklist”.

Use this checklist before publishing

Quick Pre-Publish Check

Headline states the benefit clearly.
Intro hooks in 2–3 lines; scannable structure is obvious.
Text is chunked with sub-heads and lists; no walls of text.
Images have purpose and alt text.
At least one relevant CTA is present.
Previewed on desktop and mobile; formatting holds.

Published on May 13, 2025