Unpublishing a blog post can be useful if you need to temporarily hide it from your website while making updates, or if the content is no longer relevant. OzSpeed’s Website Builder makes it easy to unpublish a blog post without permanently deleting it. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to unpublish a blog post in OzSpeed hPanel.
Step 1: Access the Blog Editor in hPanel #
To start the unpublishing process, 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: #
- If you’re planning to update the post later, consider making a note of what changes need to be made before unpublishing.
Step 2: Select the Blog Post to Unpublish #
Choose the blog post you want to unpublish from the list of published posts.
How to Select a Post: #
- In the Blog Posts section, scroll through your list of posts or use the Search Bar to find the specific post.
- Click on the Post Title to open it in the editor.
Tip: #
- Use the Published Posts filter to quickly find all posts currently live on your website.
Step 3: Change the Post Status to Draft #
Unpublishing a post involves changing its status from Published to Draft.
How to Unpublish the Post: #
- Click on the Post Settings tab in the editor.
- Locate the Post Status option.
- Change the status from Published to Draft.
- Click Save.
Tip: #
- Setting the post to Draft hides it from public view but keeps it accessible in your Blog Editor for future updates.
Step 4: Verify That the Post Is Unpublished #
Ensure that the blog post is no longer visible on your live website.
How to Verify: #
- Go to your blog page and refresh the browser.
- Confirm that the unpublished post no longer appears in the list of blog posts.
- Use an incognito window to double-check the visibility from a visitor’s perspective.
Tip: #
- If the post is still visible, clear your website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
Step 5: Edit or Update the Unpublished Post (Optional) #
If you plan to update the content before republishing, make the necessary changes now.
How to Edit the Unpublished Post: #
- Open the post in the Blog Editor.
- Make updates to the text, images, SEO settings, or formatting as needed.
- Click Save after making changes.
Tip: #
- Use this opportunity to review the post’s SEO and make any necessary improvements before republishing.
Step 6: Republish the Blog Post (When Ready) #
When you’re ready to make the post live again, simply change its status back to Published.
How to Republish: #
- Open the post in the Blog Editor.
- Go to the Post Settings tab.
- Change the status from Draft to Published.
- Click Save and then Publish.
Tip: #
- Consider adding a note at the beginning of the republished post if significant updates were made (e.g., “This article was updated on [date] to include new information”).
Troubleshooting Tips #
- Post Still Visible After Unpublishing:
- Ensure you’ve saved the changes after setting the post status to Draft.
- Clear your website cache in hPanel and your browser cache.
- Difficulty Finding the Post in the Editor:
- Use the Drafts filter to see all unpublished posts in your Blog Editor.
- Use the search function to quickly locate the post by its title.
- Republished Post Not Showing Up:
- Double-check that the status is set to Published.
- Verify that the post’s publish date is correct, especially if you’ve scheduled it for a future date.
Additional Tips: #
- Review Analytics Before Unpublishing: Check the performance of the post in Google Analytics or hPanel Analytics before unpublishing. If the post is still generating traffic, consider updating it instead of unpublishing.
- Use Redirects If Necessary: If you plan to permanently unpublish a post and don’t intend to republish it, set up a 301 redirect to guide users to a related post or page.
- Communicate Updates: If the post contained time-sensitive information or was part of a promotion, let your audience know why it was unpublished or updated.
