From 3bf1cfc2971d1f9da6e3ede62c7ed887a3584624 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Blog Creator <ridgway.infrastructure@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:55:56 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] 'Standardize blog post formatting template'

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-### **Blog Post Format (Editable)**
+### 📝 **Blog Post Format (Easy to Edit)**
 
+---
 #### **1. Title**
-**[Insert Your Title Here]**
-*(Bold or line break for emphasis)*
+**[Insert Title Here]**
+*(Bold or use a line break for emphasis)*
 
+---
 #### **2. Introduction**
-**[Insert a brief, engaging opening sentence or question.]**
-*(Example: "In today’s fast-paced world, [insert topic] is more important than ever. Let’s explore how to [insert main idea]."*
+**[Insert a short hook or question here]**
+*(e.g., "How can you improve your productivity in 2024?")*
+*(Add a short paragraph explaining the purpose of the blog.)*
 
-#### **3. Main Content**
-**[Insert 3–5 key points or sections here, each with a heading and concise content.]**
+---
+#### **3. Body**
+**[Insert main content here]**
+*(Use headings for sections, e.g., "Key Takeaways", "Tips", "Examples", etc.")*
 
-- **Section 1: [Heading]**
-**[Insert short, impactful paragraph or bullet points.]**
-*(Example: "Key takeaways: [list 1–2 main points]."*
+- **[Insert a subheading here]**
+*(e.g., "How to Start Your Journey")*
+*(Add a short paragraph or bullet points here.)*
 
-- **Section 2: [Heading]**
-**[Insert additional content, e.g., examples, tips, or data.]**
-*(Example: "How to [action] [topic] in 5 steps."*
+- **[Insert another subheading here]**
+*(e.g., "Why This Method Works")*
+*(Add a short explanation or list of benefits.)*
 
-- **Section 3: [Heading]**
-**[Insert a call to action or practical advice.]**
-*(Example: "Ready to [action]? Follow these steps to [benefit]."*
+---
+#### **4. Conclusion**
+**[Insert a summary or call to action here]**
+*(e.g., "Don’t miss out—start today!")*
+*(Short, impactful sentence.)*
 
-#### **4. Key Takeaways**
-**[Insert 3–5 concise bullet points or short paragraphs.]**
-*(Example: "• [Point 1] • [Point 2] • [Point 3]"*
+---
+#### **5. Tags**
+**[Insert relevant tags here]**
+*(e.g., #Productivity #Tips #2024) *(Use commas or spaces to separate tags.)*
 
-#### **5. Call to Action**
-**[Insert a prompt to engage readers.]**
-*(Example: "What’s your next step? Share your thoughts in the comments or subscribe for more insights!"*
+---
+#### **6. Social Media Links**
+**[Insert social media links here]**
+*(e.g., [Twitter](https://twitter.com/), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/)) *(Format as: [Link](https://example.com))*
 
-#### **6. Related Posts**
-**[Insert 3–5 related topics or links.]**
-*(Example: "Read more about: [Topic 1] | [Topic 2] | [Topic 3]"*
+---
+#### **7. Optional: Call to Action (CTA)**
+**[Insert a CTA here]**
+*(e.g., "Subscribe to our newsletter for more tips!" or "Share this post with a friend!")*
 
-#### **7. Tags**
-**[Insert relevant tags for SEO.]**
-*(Example: #DigitalMarketing #Tips #HowTo #BlogPost)*
+---
+#### **8. Footnotes/References**
+**[Insert any citations or references here]**
+*(e.g., "Data from [Source] (2023).")*
 
-#### **8. Footer (Optional)**
-**[Insert additional info, links, or social media icons.]**
-*(Example: "Follow us on [social media] | [Website URL] | [Contact Info]"*
-
-### **Tips for Easy Editing**
-
-- Use **bold** or **underline** for headings and emphasis.
-- Use **bullet points** or **short paragraphs** for readability.
-- Replace placeholders (e.g., "[Insert Your Title Here]") with your content.
-- Add **links** to external content or your own blog.
-- Use **markdown** (e.g., `*bold*, **bold**, `code`) for formatting.
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+---
+### 📝 **Tips for Editing**
+- **Use bold** for headings and subheadings.
+- **Use bullet points** for lists (e.g., "1. ", "2. ", etc.).
+- **Replace placeholders** (e.g., "[Insert Title Here]") with your content.
+- **Add images** via `[Image]` tags (e.g., `[Image] https://example.com/image.jpg`).
+- **Use line breaks** for paragraphs.
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