Duplicating a blog post is a great way to save time when creating similar content or using an existing post as a template for a new one. With OzSpeed’s Website Builder, you can easily copy a blog post while preserving the formatting, images, and SEO settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to duplicate a blog post in OzSpeed hPanel.
Step 1: Access the Blog Editor in hPanel #
To start duplicating a blog post, open the Blog Editor in hPanel.
- Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
- Go to Website Builder > Edit Site.
- Click on Blog in the toolbar or select Blog Posts from the left-hand menu.
Tip: #
- Review the post you want to duplicate beforehand and make note of any elements you want to update in the duplicate version.
Step 2: Select the Blog Post to Duplicate #
Choose the post you want to copy from the list of blog posts.
How to Select a Post: #
- In the Blog Posts section, scroll through the list or use the Search Bar to find the specific post.
- Click on the Post Title to open it in the editor.
Tip: #
- Use filters like Published, Drafts, or Scheduled to quickly locate the post you want to duplicate.
Step 3: Duplicate the Blog Post #
You can duplicate the post using the Duplicate Post feature in the Blog Editor.
How to Duplicate: #
- Click on the Options Menu (three dots icon) in the top right corner of the Blog Editor.
- Select Duplicate Post from the dropdown menu.
- A new draft copy of the post will be created with the same content, images, and settings.
- Click Save.
Tip: #
- The duplicated post will appear as a draft. You can find it in the Drafts section of your Blog Posts list.
Step 4: Edit the Duplicated Post #
Now that you have a copy of the post, you can edit it as needed.
How to Edit the Duplicate: #
- Click on the Title Field to change the title of the duplicated post (e.g., “Updated Tips for 2024”).
- Update the content, images, and any specific details to differentiate it from the original post.
- Adjust the Meta Title and Meta Description in the SEO Settings to reflect the new content.
- Click Save.
Tip: #
- Make sure to change internal links and references that may still point to the original post.
Step 5: Preview the Duplicated Post #
Before publishing, preview the duplicated post to ensure everything looks correct.
How to Preview: #
- Click Preview in the top toolbar.
- Check the formatting, images, and links on both desktop and mobile views.
- Click Exit Preview when you’re satisfied.
Tip: #
- Use an incognito window or clear your browser cache to see the changes as a new visitor would.
Step 6: Publish the Duplicated Post #
Once you’re happy with the changes, publish the duplicated post.
How to Publish: #
- Click Publish in the top right corner of the editor.
- Confirm the changes.
- Set a Publish Date if you want to schedule the post for later.
Tip: #
- Announce the new post on your social media channels or in an email newsletter to drive traffic.
Troubleshooting Tips #
- Duplicate Post Not Appearing in Drafts:
- Ensure you clicked Save after duplicating the post.
- Clear your website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
- SEO Issues with Duplicate Content:
- Update the Meta Title, Meta Description, and content to avoid duplicate content penalties from search engines.
- Consider making significant changes to the body text to differentiate it from the original.
- Formatting Issues in the Duplicate Post:
- Double-check the formatting in the editor and preview mode to ensure consistency.
- Use the Text Editor tools to fix any alignment or styling issues.
Additional Tips: #
- Use Duplicates for Templates: Create a few template posts (e.g., “Product Review Template,” “How-To Guide Template”) that you can duplicate and edit for future content.
- Update the URL Slug: Change the URL slug of the duplicated post to reflect the new title and keywords.
- Track Duplicates: Keep a log of duplicated posts and their updates to avoid confusion and ensure unique content.
