Having the ability to load snapshots with blogs allows for a seamless setup process across different accounts. By creating and saving pre-configured blog layouts in one account, you can effortlessly replicate these setups in new or existing locations. This feature simplifies the onboarding process and ensures a consistent user experience for your clients. Follow the steps below to successfully load a snapshot that includes one or more blogs.
Account Snapshots #
If you haven’t created a snapshot yet, start by navigating to the Agency View. From there, select “Account Snapshots” in the left sidebar. In the upper-right corner, click “Create New Snapshot” to begin.
In the popup window, assign a name to your snapshot and select the account from which you’d like to pull the data for the newly created snapshot.
Confirm that all required blogs are displayed in the List of Assets, then click Create to finalize the process. The snapshot will now appear in your list of available snapshots, ready for use across different locations.
Navigate to Sub-Accounts #
Within the “Sub-Accounts” tab, you can either search for an existing sub-account or create a new one to load your snapshot into.
Once you have chosen your selected sub-account, click “Load Snapshot” under the Actions dropdown.
Select the desired snapshot from the dropdown menu to load to the chosen sub-account, then click Proceed.
While in the asset list associated with the selected snapshot, click the Blogs category. Here you can decide whether to skip or select specific blogs to load into the sub-account.
Once you have verified the assets to be added, click Proceed at the bottom right of the modal.
After all the steps have been completed, you will receive a notification when your snapshot upload has been completed. You can find this in the top right corner through the bell icon.
In the blog section of the receiving account, all available blog names will be displayed as selectable options.
Transferring to the Receiving Location #
Finally, complete the transfer in the receiving or child location:
Navigate to Sites > Blogs in the receiving location. The transferred blogs will initially show a status of Draft, indicating that domain details need to be added.
After adding all the necessary domain details, users can publish the blogs to make them live.
By utilizing this process for transferring blogs and associated content between sub-accounts, you enhance operational efficiency and ensure a cohesive experience across locations. Follow the outlined steps to ensure a smooth transfer and maintain valuable insights for your audience.
Frequently Asked Questions #
How do I create a snapshot that includes blogs? #
In Agency View, go to Account Snapshots, click Create New Snapshot, name it, select the source account, confirm the blogs appear in the List of Assets, and click Create.
How do I load blogs into a sub-account? #
In the Sub-Accounts tab, choose the sub-account, click Load Snapshot under Actions, select the snapshot, open the Blogs category, choose blogs, and click Proceed.
What status do transferred blogs have at first? #
Transferred blogs initially show a Draft status in Sites > Blogs, indicating that domain details still need to be added.
How do I make transferred blogs live? #
Add the necessary domain details to each blog in the receiving location, then publish them to make them live.
Where do I confirm the snapshot finished loading? #
You receive a completion notification, which you can find via the bell icon in the top right corner.
Why use snapshots to transfer blogs? #
It replicates pre-configured blog setups across locations, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring a consistent experience for clients during onboarding.
