How to Create and Publish a Blog Post

This guide is for future interns and volunteers who want to share their experience at Thiện Chí Center by writing blog posts. It may look a bit technical at first, but don’t worry, once you do it once, it becomes very easy!

Step 1: Write your blog post

Start by writing your text in Word or Google Docs. Share whatever you find interesting: your day, a visit, your thoughts, or reflections. Don’t hesitate to be personal.

Step 2: Log in

Use the username and password provided to you.

Step 3: Switch language (optional)

If possible, switch the website into your own language. If not, just follow the instructions below (in Vietnamese).

Step 4: Add a new article

1. In the menu, select “Quản lý bài viết” (Article Management).
2. Click “+ Thêm mới bài viết” (Add New Article).
3. In “Thể loại” (Category), select: VISITOR BLOG.
4. In “Tình trạng” (Approval Status), select: Đã duyệt (Approved).
5. Nothing else is needed in this section.

Step 5: Fill in content

• You will write in both sections:
  • Thông tin Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese information)
  • Thông tin Tiếng Anh (English information)

Even if you only write in English, paste it into both sections. This ensures your blog shows up on both the Vietnamese and English versions of the site.

• Add your title → use clear keywords so your post can be found more easily.
• Add a short summary → just a couple of sentences.
• Then paste your full text into the “Chi tiết” (Details) section. This is where the main article goes.

Step 6: Add photos

1. Upload your photos.
2. Choose a cover picture by clicking the little circle below the image (“Là hình đại diện” = set as avatar).
3. To insert pictures inside your article, copy them from the lower right corner of the uploaded image and paste them into the Chi tiết (Details) section with your text.

Step 7: Save first

• Click “Thêm mới” (Add new).

Step 8: Adjust pictures

• Go back to the Chi tiết (Details) section with your text

• To resize pictures : right-click → “Thuộc tính của ảnh” (Image properties).
  • Horizontal: Chiều rộng (width) = 250 / Chiều cao (height) = 333
  • Vertical: Chiều rộng (width) = 188 / Chiều cao (height) = 250
• To place photos with your text: select → “Thuộc tính của ảnh” → “Vị trí” (Location) → choose “trái” (left) or “phải” (right).
• Do this in both the Vietnamese and English sections (you can copy past)

Step 9: Update and check

• Once your images are arranged, click “Cập nhật” (Update).
• Visit the Thiện Chí website to make sure everything looks good.

Step 10: Edit later (if needed)

To modify or delete a post:

1. Go back to the account → menu → “Danh sách bài viết” (List of articles).
2. Click the little pen next to the article you want to edit.
3. Make your changes or delete if necessary.

That’s it! Once you’ve done it once, posting becomes quick and simple. Hopefully, this little guide helps make sharing your experience smooth and easy.

Leticia