Edit Blog Post

Maintaining a blog requires consistent updates and fresh content. Whether you're setting up your Shopify blog for the first time or simply editing existing posts, Shopify makes it easy to keep your content relevant and engaging.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of editing a blog post on Shopify, along with additional tips for adding images, tags, inviting subscribers, and managing the visibility of your posts. 

Let’s get started!

Step-by-step Guide To Edit A Blog Post on Shopify

You can easily edit its content, publish date, author, or other details. Let me show you how:

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Blog posts

Step 2: Click the title of the post that you want to edit.

Step 3: Make the changes to your blog post content and settings.

Step 4: Click Save.

How To Add Images To A Blog Post On Shopify

You can add existing images from your Shopify store, such as product images, or upload new ones directly into the post. For optimal results, it’s recommended to use the JPEG file type.

Step 1: Go to Online Store > Blog Posts

Step 2: You can create your new blog post or choose the existing one. Here, I will choose the existing blog post to continue.

Step 3: Next, you can select the Insert image from the Content field by clicking the Insert image icon as below: 

Step 4: Select the existing images or Upload new images to proceed → Click Done to finish the image-adding process. 

Step 5: Click the Save button (at the top corner) to save your blog.

How To Add Tags To A Blog Post on Shopify

You can use tags to organize your blog posts into categories or topics. For instance, add a “how to” tag to all your guide posts to create a category. This lets customers easily find similar blog posts. 

Plus, when someone searches for a tag in your store, the matching posts will show up in the results. Each tag can be up to 255 characters long.

Here’s how to add tags to your blog post:

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Blog posts.

Step 2: Click the title of the blog post that you want to edit.

Step 3: In the Tags section, you can

• Create a new tag by entering the name of a tag in the text field and then click Add.
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• Add a previously used tag, click the text field, and then select a tag from the Frequently used tags drop-down.
• View all tags and add an existing tag, click View all tags, select a tag, and then click Apply changes.

Step 4: Click Save.

How to Invite Customers to Subscribe to Your Blog on Shopify

Step 1: From your Shopify admin account, go to Blog Posts by entering the

“Online Store” page and tap on the “Blog Posts” option from its drop-down menu. 

Step 2: Choose the blog to which you want to add its feed name by clicking on its title. 

Step 3: In the chosen blog’s details page, scroll down a little bit to find the “Content” field and type your feed name by text onto the field. 

For example, you can enter something like Subscribe to this blog’s RSS feed using http://store.myshopify.com/blogs/blogname.atom.

Step 4: Complete your actions by clicking on the “Save” button on the top right of your page.

How To Hide A Blog Post on Shopify

There might be times when you want to temporarily or permanently hide certain blog posts from your storefront. Whether it’s outdated content, seasonal promotions, or drafts that aren’t ready for public viewing. I’ll show you how to do it!

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Blog posts.

Step 2: Click the title of the blog post that you want to hide.

Step 3: In the Visibility section, select Hidden. If you want to set a schedule to Hide a blog post, then click Set visibility date and select the date and time you want.

Step 4: Click Save.

How To Unpublish Blog Posts in Bulk on Shopify

You can unpublish several blog posts at once on Shopify. These blog posts will not be deleted; they’re only hidden from your store. 

Unpublishing blog posts in bulk can only be done on desktop. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to your Shopify admin and navigate to Online Store > Blog Posts

Step 2: Select the blog posts you want to hide.

Step 3: Click Actions.

Step 4: Choose Unpublish selected blog posts.

How To Delete A Blog Post on Shopify

If the content is outdated, no longer relevant, or simply doesn’t fit your current brand strategy, you can delete it by following these steps:

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Blog posts.

Step 2: Click the title of the blog post that you want to delete.

Step 3: Click Delete blog post at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Click Delete.

Bottom Line

I hope that this article helps you know how to edit, add images and tags, invite subscribers, hide, and delete posts on your Shopify store. Now, you can keep your blog organized and optimized for success.

FAQs

Can I edit a blog post after it’s been published?

Yes, you can edit any blog post at any time, even after it’s been published. Simply open the post editor and make your desired changes.

I made changes to my blog post, but they’re not showing up. What should I do?

Try clearing your browser cache and refreshing the page. If the issue persists, contact Shopify support.

Can I schedule my blog posts to be published at a specific time?

Yes, you can schedule blog posts by setting a future publish date within the post editor.

How can I optimize my blog posts for SEO?

Use relevant keywords in your titles, headings, and content. Add descriptive alt text to images, and ensure your blog posts are well-structured and easy to read.

How can I change the author of a blog post?

You can change the author of a blog post by editing the “Author” field within the post’s settings.