This article covers a feature only available to Elite accounts.
The Blog Post feature in IDX Broker™ Elite allows real estate professionals to create and manage blog content directly within their website. This integrated approach enhances your online presence, improves search engine optimization (SEO), and provides valuable information to your audience, positioning you as a knowledgeable resource in the real estate market.
Enabling the Blog Page
Before you can start creating blog posts, you will need to enable the blog page for your website. Follow these steps:
- From your Dashboard, navigate to Design > Website > Website Content.
- Click on the Blog tab.
- Locate the option Display Blog Page Section and toggle it to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
From this page, you can also click Manage Blog, which will take you to the blog post creation and publishing section.
How to Create, Save, and Publish Blog Posts
- From your Dashboard, navigate to Design > Website > Blog.
- Once in the Blog section, click Create New found on the right-hand side.
- A New Post will open for you to compose your blog post.
- Enter a compelling and relevant title in the Title field.
- Write the main content of your post in the Body section.
- Add Categories and Tags to your blog post to help organize and promote content
- For your first category: type the desired category name, then click Create Category.
- For your first tag: type the desired tag name, then click Create Tag.
- After composing your post, click Save. If you're ready to make the post live, click Publish after saving (the Publish button will not appear until after clicking Save).
- You will receive a Success message after publishing.
- If you save without publishing, the post will be saved as a draft.
How to Manage Existing Posts
- In the Blog section, you’ll find your Draft and Published posts.
- Click the down arrow next to the post to Edit or Delete it.
- Use the Edit option to modify content or Delete to remove a post.
- Published posts will have a Copy Link option available.
By effectively utilizing the Blog Post feature, you can enhance your website's content, engage with your audience, and establish a stronger online presence. We recommend regularly updating your blog to keep content fresh and engaging, incorporating keywords relevant to your market to boost SEO, and using high-quality images to enhance the visual appeal of your posts.
For additional support, visit IDX Broker Support or reach out to our Technical Support Team.