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Article Creation

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Category: Website as a Service

Introduction

Articles are the main content type in MokoWaaS. They can be used for blog posts, news, announcements, or general pages. This guide shows you how to create, edit, and optimize them for your site.

Notice: Always start headings at <h3>. The system automatically uses <h1> and <h2> for article titles and system-level headings. This ensures consistency and prevents conflicts.

Creating an Article

  1. Log in to the administrator panel of your MokoWaaS site.
  2. Go to Content > Articles > New.
  3. Enter a clear, descriptive title.
  4. Write your article in the body area. Use the editor toolbar to:
    • Format text with headings, bold, or lists.
    • Insert images or media from the Media Manager.
    • Add links to internal or external pages.
  5. Assign the article to a category (e.g., Blog, News, Services) to keep your site organized.
  6. Set metadata for SEO (title, description, keywords).
  7. Include a social-safe intro image and intro text: Each article should have an eye-catching intro image sized correctly for social media (e.g., 1200x630px) and an intro text snippet. These are used in previews when your article is shared on social platforms via Perfect Publisher Pro. These requirements are essential for SEO and social optimization.
  8. Click Save & Close to save your article into the workflow process, or Save as Draft to continue later.

Editing an Article

  1. Go to Content > Articles.
  2. Find the article you want to edit using the search bar or filters.
  3. Click its title to open it in the editor.
  4. Make your changes, then click Save & Close to re-enter the workflow.

Advanced Options

  • Featured Articles: Mark an article as featured to display it on your homepage or key modules.
  • Access Levels: Restrict articles to certain user groups (e.g., registered users only).
  • Scheduling: Use the Publishing Options tab to set start and end dates for when an article should appear.
  • Version Control: Review the article history and restore previous versions if needed.

Workflows

All MokoWaaS sites are configured to use Joomla’s built-in publishing workflows by default. This ensures every article passes through a clear approval process before it is published. Workflows are essential for quality control and team collaboration.

  • Draft: Authors create and save their work-in-progress.
  • Review: Editors or managers review the draft, suggest changes, and approve it.
  • Publish: Once approved, the article goes live on the site automatically.
  • Unpublish/Archive: Articles can later be unpublished or archived while keeping them in the system for reference.

Workflows cannot be disabled in MokoWaaS, ensuring that all content follows an approval process. However, you can customize the steps under Content > Workflows, assigning specific roles and permissions for each stage.

Workflow Diagram

The typical article workflow looks like this:

Draft → Review → Publish → (Optional: Unpublish/Archive)

This simple diagram shows the journey of every article, making it easy to understand how content moves from creation to publication.

Tips

  • Use the Read More separator (<hr id='system-readmore' />) to create previews on blog or category pages.
  • Add engaging images and use alt text for accessibility and SEO.
  • Always include a properly sized social-safe intro image and short intro text to maximize engagement on social shares and improve SEO results.
  • Organize content into categories and subcategories for easy navigation.
  • Keep paragraphs short and scannable for better readability.
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