Creating Your First Blog Post

Creating content on Waldium is designed to be intuitive and powerful, whether you prefer writing from scratch or leveraging AI generation. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create and publish your first post.

Two Ways to Create Posts

Waldium offers two distinct approaches to content creation, and you can use either one depending on your needs:

Method 1: Manual Creation

Perfect for when you want full creative control or already have content ready to publish.

Step 1: Start a New Post

• Click the "New" button in your dashboard
• Select "Create Post"
• You'll be taken to the post editor with a blank canvas

Step 2: Add Your Content

• Enter a compelling title that clearly describes your post
• Write a description (2-3 sentences) that summarizes what readers will learn
• Use the rich text editor to write your content with full markdown support

Step 3: Format Your Content The editor supports:

• Headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• Bold, italic, and code formatting
• Bullet lists and numbered lists
• Code blocks with syntax highlighting
• Links and images
• Blockquotes and callouts

Step 4: Add Metadata

• Choose a category (or create a new one)
• Add relevant tags to help organize your content
• Select an author (defaults to you)

Step 5: Upload a Cover Image

• Click "Upload Cover" to add a featured image
• Recommended size: 1200x630px for best social media sharing
• Or let Waldium generate one for you automatically

Method 2: AI Generation

Perfect for when you need content quickly or want inspiration to build upon.

Step 1: Start AI Generation

• Click the "New" button
• Select "Generate Post"

Step 2: Configure Your Generation Enter your topic with as much specificity as possible. Instead of "Marketing," try "Email Marketing Best Practices for SaaS Companies."

Step 3: Choose Your Settings

Style Options:

• Professional: Business-focused, authoritative tone
• Casual: Friendly, conversational approach
• Technical: Detailed, developer-focused content
• Creative: Engaging, narrative-driven writing
• Academic: Research-oriented, citation-heavy
• Mixed: Combines multiple styles

Length Options:

• Short (400-600 words): Quick reads, brief guides
• Medium (800-1200 words): Standard blog posts
• Long (1500-2500 words): Comprehensive guides, tutorials

Tone Options:

• Informative: Educational and explanatory
• Persuasive: Convincing and action-oriented
• Conversational: Relaxed and friendly
• Authoritative: Expert and confident

Model Selection:

• GPT-4.1: Best quality, slower (Pro plan)
• GPT-4.1 Mini: Fast and reliable (Pro plan)
• GPT-4.1 Nano: Quick and consistent (all plans)

Step 4: Use Your Knowledge Base Toggle "Use Knowledge Base" to have the AI reference your uploaded documents for more accurate, contextual content.

Step 5: Generate and Review Click "Generate Post" and wait 10-30 seconds. The AI creates a draft you can edit before publishing.

The Post Editor

Once you have a post (whether manual or AI-generated), you'll work in the rich text editor. Here's what you need to know:

Editor Features

Rich Text Toolbar: Format text, add headings, insert links, create lists, and more. The toolbar appears when you select text.

Markdown Support: If you prefer markdown, you can write naturally and the editor will format it automatically.

Image Upload: Drag and drop images directly into the editor, or click to upload from your computer.

Live Preview: Toggle between edit and preview mode to see exactly how your post will look when published.

Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved as you type, so you never lose progress.

Adding Images

Inline Images:

1. Place your cursor where you want the image
2. Click the image icon in the toolbar or type ![alt text]()
3. Upload your image or paste a URL
4. Add alt text for accessibility and SEO

Cover Image:

• Click "Upload Cover" at the top of the editor
• Choose an image from your computer
• Or use Waldium's AI image generation (coming soon)

Writing Great Content

Here are some tips for creating engaging blog posts:

Start Strong: Your first paragraph should hook readers and clearly state what they'll learn.

Use Headings: Break content into scannable sections with descriptive headings.

Keep Paragraphs Short: Aim for 2-4 sentences per paragraph for better readability.

Add Examples: Concrete examples and code snippets help readers understand concepts.

Include Lists: Bullet points and numbered lists make information easy to digest.

End with Action: Conclude with a clear takeaway or next step for readers.

Post Settings and Metadata

Before publishing, configure these important settings:

Basic Settings

Title: Your post's headline. Make it clear, compelling, and descriptive. Aim for 50-60 characters.

Description: A brief summary (150-160 characters) that appears in search results and social shares.

Slug: The URL-friendly version of your title. Waldium generates this automatically but you can customize it.

Organization

Category: Group related posts together. Examples: "Tutorials," "Product Updates," "Case Studies."

Tags: Add specific keywords that describe your content. Tags help with internal organization and SEO.

Author: Select who should be credited for the post. This is especially useful for team blogs.

Advanced Settings

Reading Time: Waldium calculates this automatically based on word count.

Published Date: Schedule posts for future publication or set a custom publish date.

Custom CTA: Add a call-to-action button at the end of your post (Pro plan feature).

Social Media Kit: Auto-generate social media posts to share your content (Pro plan feature).

Publishing Your Post

When you're ready to share your content with the world, you have three status options:

Draft

The default status for new posts. Drafts are:

• Not visible to the public
• Perfect for work-in-progress content
• Accessible only to you and your team
• Don't count against your monthly post limit

Use drafts to prepare content in advance or collaborate with team members before going live.

Unlisted

A middle ground between draft and published. Unlisted posts are:

• Accessible via direct URL
• Not shown on your blog's main page or RSS feed
• Great for sharing preview links
• Useful for client approval workflows

Published

Goes live immediately on your blog. Published posts:

• Appear on your blog's homepage
• Are included in your RSS feed
• Are indexed by search engines
• Count toward your monthly post limit

Pro Tip: Use the preview button before publishing to see exactly how your post will appear to readers.

Scheduling Posts

Want to publish content at a specific time? Use Waldium's scheduling feature:

1. Write your post and set it to Draft
2. Click "Schedule" in the post editor
3. Choose your desired publish date and time
4. Save the post

Waldium will automatically publish your post at the scheduled time. Perfect for maintaining a consistent publishing cadence!

Editing Published Posts

Made a mistake or want to update content? No problem:

1. Navigate to your post in the Posts list
2. Click to open it in the editor
3. Make your changes
4. Click "Update" to save

Updates appear immediately on your blog. Waldium maintains version history so you can always revert if needed.

Best Practices

Write for Humans First: While Waldium optimizes for AI discovery, always prioritize creating valuable content for human readers.

Optimize Titles and Descriptions: These are crucial for both SEO and AI discovery. Be clear and descriptive.

Use Keywords Naturally: Include relevant terms throughout your content, but avoid keyword stuffing.

Add Internal Links: Link to your other posts when relevant. This helps with SEO and keeps readers engaged.

Include Images: Posts with images get more engagement. Aim for at least one image every 300-500 words.

Review Before Publishing: Always preview your post and check for typos, broken links, and formatting issues.

What's Next?

Now that you know how to create posts, explore these advanced topics:

• AI Content Generation: Master the settings for better AI-generated content
• Building Your Knowledge Base: Enhance AI generation with your own documents
• SEO Optimization: Learn how to maximize discoverability
• Social Media Kit: Auto-generate social posts for your content

Ready to create your first post? Click "New" in your dashboard and get started. Remember, all posts start as drafts, so feel free to experiment!

Happy writing! 🚀