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# Manual Blog Writing

Create blog posts from scratch using Deiza's powerful rich text editor.

When to Write Manually

Manual writing is ideal when you:

Have specific expertise to share

Want complete creative control

Are repurposing existing content

Need a personal, authentic voice

Have detailed case studies or stories

Creating a Manual Post

Step 1: Start a New Post

Go to Blog in your dashboard

Click New Post

Select Write Manually (instead of AI Generate)

Step 2: Write Your Content

The editor provides:

| Tool | Function |

|------|----------|

| Bold/Italic | Text formatting |

| Headings | H1, H2, H3 structure |

| Lists | Bullet and numbered lists |

| Links | Add hyperlinks |

| Images | Upload or embed images |

| Quotes | Block quotes |

| Code | Code blocks and inline code |

Step 3: Add Images

Click the Image icon in the toolbar

Choose to:

- Upload: Select from your device

- URL: Paste an image link

- Studio: Use images from your Studio assets

Add alt text for SEO and accessibility

Step 4: Set Post Details

Before publishing, configure:

Title: Your post headline

Slug: URL-friendly version (auto-generated or custom)

Meta Description: 150-160 character summary for search engines

Featured Image: Main image for previews and social sharing

Category: Organize posts by topic

Tags: Additional keywords for organization

Editor Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut | Action |

|----------|--------|

| Ctrl/Cmd + B | Bold |

| Ctrl/Cmd + I | Italic |

| Ctrl/Cmd + K | Insert link |

| Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save draft |

| Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Publish |

Best Practices

Structure your content: Use headings (H2, H3) to break up sections

Keep paragraphs short: 2-3 sentences per paragraph for readability

Add visuals: Include images every 300-500 words

Link internally: Reference other blog posts and pages on your site

Proofread: Read through before publishing

Saving and Publishing

Save as Draft

Click Save Draft to save without publishing

Return to edit anytime from Blog > Drafts

Preview

Click Preview to see how your post will look

Check formatting, images, and mobile view

Publish Options

Publish Now: Immediately visible on your site

Schedule: Set a future date and time

Save Draft: Keep working on it later

Hybrid Approach

Combine manual and AI writing:

Generate an AI draft for the structure

Switch to manual editing

Add personal insights, examples, and voice

Review and polish before publishing

This gives you the best of both worlds: AI efficiency with human authenticity.

Manual Blog Writing