Advanced Blog – Extension for Magento® 2

Name: Advanced Blog - Extension for Magento&reg; 2
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Magento 2 Blog extension provides a complete solution to communicate with regular customers and casual visitors.

Fully customizable interface.
Create visually attractive blog content.
Allow visitors to post comments.
Display blogs as a slider.
Support multiple tags for blog posts.
Set comments limits.

compatible with : CE 2.1.x - 2.2.x - 2.3.x - 2.4.x | EE 2.1.x - 2.2.x - 2.3.x

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User Guide

This Magento 2 Blog extension gives an opportunity to communicate with regular customers and casual visitors. Using this Advanced Blog extension store owner can create an interactive two-way communication platform to provide official information about store news, discounts, sales, new products, events, upcoming products, promotions, etc, and get customers’ feedback.

Customers can make a comment on a particular blog and after an approved comment by the admin, it is displayed on a particular blog page. Admin can add multiple tags for a particular blog. This blog extension for Magento 2 website has the ability to build relevant SEO-friendly text links that influences search engine rankings and serves as assistance in building sales strategy.

On the blog post page, customers can see blog image, title, content, tags, date, etc. Admin can also allow customers to add comments or not. Also, set the comments limit from admin and display the comment form in popup.

Admin can set a blog as a slider on the homepage with admin settings like show image, blog title, content, tags, date, blog limit, etc. Also, see a logged-in customer name for a particular comment from the backend and if the customer is not logged in then it displays ‘Guest customer’ in the backend.

Gilma Liukko

Rated 5 out of 5
I would like to thank you for the great blog extension. We implemented it in our Magento 2 Store and we will use it for our clients who need a blog in their Magento store. Well written extension documentation that is easy to setup. Good job.
Miss Taryn Reynolds

Rated 5 out of 5
It is an awesome module that works effectively to generate sales.
Brendon Herzog

Rated 4 out of 5
This module is perfectly coded and can be easily installed. The support team is very active, ready to help anytime.
Kathlyn Littel

Rated 5 out of 5
I am very impressive using this extension. Works best as it is mentioned. It is increasing engagement in my store.
Delilah Treutel

Rated 5 out of 5
This is a perfect tool to create blog posts for Magento 2 store. Highly recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can guest users add a comment on my blog post?

Yes, this extension allows guest users to add a comment on any blog post.

Can admin reject/edit blog comments?

Yes admin can reject as well as edit blog comments.

Are you providing the installation service?

Yes, we provide a professional installation service. You can hire us for installation process and customization if required.

How can I get tech support?

Currently, you can contact our technical support team via:
Support center: https://support.solwininfotech.com
Or
Email us at : support@solwininfotech.com

What files and documents does the package include?

Every extension pack includes the following items:
Extension files, Installation Guide, User Guide. License code, Documentation etc.

Will I get free support and updates?

Yes, after buying premium Magento 2 extension by Solwin, you’ll get free lifetime updates for the products. Each purchased extension includes 3 months of free support.

Are Solwin extensions are compatible with 3rd party themes?

All Solwin Magento 2 extensions are tested on four most popular themes: FreeGo, Luma, Ultimo, and Porto.

How can I become an affiliate partner?

You can earn upto 50% on every order by helping Solwin’s extension. To join the affiliate program, you need to create an account on our website, go to the footer, and select the ‘Affiliate’. After that register yourself and complete the verifying process of your Affiliate profile!
More details about the Solwin Affiliate program is here –> https://www.solwininfotech.com/affiliate/

Are Solwin’s extensions mobile-friendly?

All the Magento 2 extensions by Solwin are compatible with mobile devices.

Change Log

Version 2.0.5 :

Added Compatibility for Magento 2.3

Added Improve UI at the front side

Added Manage tag

Added More configuration option

Added Added more sidebar options(Blog sidebar, Category sidebar, Recently Publish a blog, Most Viewed blog, Archive Sidebar, and Tag Sidebar)

Version 2.0.4 :

Added New folder structure according to Magento version

Updated Installation process enhancement

Updated Admin panel menu file

Version 2.0.3 :

Added Compatibility for Magento 2.2

Version 2.0.2 :

Added Magento 2.1.1 Compatibility! (Added Patch)

Added Widget Support

Added SEO Friendly URL

Added Store Wise Support

Version 2.0.1 :

Fixed Fixed: Minor bug fixes

Version 2.0

Added Added: PHP 7 Support

Version 1.0.1 :

Added Added: More Config Options

Version 1.0 :

* Initial Release

User Installation Guide

Installation Process

Note: Please take a backup of your all Magento files and database before installing or updating any extension.

Download the extension file:

Download the Advanced Blog extension .ZIP file from solwininfotech.com using your Solwin Infotech website account.
Extract the .ZIP file which contains another .ZIP files.
If you have purchased the extension for the Community Edition, then you will see the extension .ZIP file for Magento 2.1.x, Magento 2.2.x, Magento 2.3.x and Magento 2.4.x version.
If you have purchased the extension for the Enterprise Edition, then you will see the extension .ZIP file for Magento 2.1.x, Magento 2.2.x and Magento 2.3.x version.

Extension Installation:

For Magento 2 Community Edition,

If you are using Magento 2.1.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2-2.1.x.zip file.
If you are using Magento 2.2.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2-2.2.x.zip file.
If you are using Magento 2.3.x, Magento 2.4.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2.zip file.

For Magento 2 Enterprise Edition,

If you are using Magento 2.1.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2-EE-2.1.x.zip file.
If you are using Magento 2.2.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2-EE-2.2.x.zip file.
If you are using Magento 2.3.x then you need to extract solwin-ourblog-m2-EE.zip file.

Following 2 to 6 steps are the same for Community and Enterprise edition.

Copy the app folder and paste it into your magento ROOT directory.
Run upgrade command as specified : php bin/magento setup:upgrade
Clear the cache either from the admin panel or command line php bin/magento cache:clean
Now, you can see the Solwin menu in admin panel. Please go to Solwin -> Advanced Blog -> Configuration and select Enable to Yes.
Change/Set all other options as per your requirements and save settings.

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Key Features covered to grow your business

Fully customizable interface

Provides fully customizable interface of the extension from admin.

Create Visually Attractive Content

Be creative! Use built-in WYSIWYG editor to create cool looking blog content.

Blog under a particular category

Ability to add blog under a particular category and multiple categories.

Visitors can post comments

Registered & Unregistered both customers can add comments.

Set comments limit

Admin can set comments limit for a blog. No more than x comments with the blog.

Blog for cms pages

Display blogs in a slider view with CMS pages and blocks.

Support multiple tags

Add multiple tags for a particular blog and showcase blogs by a tag.

Display as a slider

Show latest blog on CMS pages and within blocks as a slider.

Rich configurable options

Powerful admin option with a lots of custom configuration settings.

Increase store traffic

Brings additional visitors to your site for offers, discounts, etc.

Provides communication platform

Opportunity to communicate with your regular customers and casual visitors.

Provides commented visitor’s detail

Admin can see a logged in customer name for a particular comment.

Screenshots

Advanced Blog – List page

Customers can see the Latest blog with the blog title, blog image, blog short descriptions, publish date, tags, categories etc. To read more just need to click the 'Read More' option and it will display the full blog page.

Advanced Blog – Home Page

You can display the latest blog post on the homepage with navigation arrows to browse the other blogs.

Advanced Blog – Detail Page

When you click on the read more link, the blog will get displayed with detailed information like blog name, blog description, publish date, etc.

Advanced Blog – Post Comment

Allows customers to add a comment just by clicking on 'Post A Comment' button. A popup form will appear which he needs to fill with this name, title, and comment that he would like to add and then press the 'Submit' button.

Advanced Blog – Admin Manage Blog

Admin can easily add a new blog by clicking on the 'Add New' button on the top right side.

Advanced Blog – Admin Blog Edit

Here admin can add the title of the blog, URL key of the blog, category, select the store view options.

Advanced Blog – Admin Manage Category

To manage the categories visit Solwin >> Blog Manager >> Manage Categories. Now to add a new category click on 'Add New Category'.

Advanced Blog – Admin Category Edit

Here you have to add a new category name and select the 'Enable' option from the drop down menu of Status.

Advanced Blog – Admin Manage Comments

This extension allows admin to manage the comments added by your visitors/customers. He can approve or disapprove the comment.

Advanced Blog – Admin Comments Edit

Admin can easily edit the comments added by the visitors/customers and then publish by selecting the enable option.

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings

This extension allows various settings such as post page settings, inner page settings, home page settings, general settings, and information setting.

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings General

In the general section, there are various options that you enable/disable like to display blog post on frontend select the enable button, Add toplink and Add footerlink. Next enter add Top and Footer Link Title, add blog list URL, blogs URL prefix, and blogs URL suffix.

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Post Page

In the post page setting, you can set the blog limit and enable other options including show image, show blog title, etc.

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Inner Page

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Home Page

Advanced Blog – Blog Content Edit

Advanced Blog - Blog Content Edit

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Sidebar

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Related Post Page

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Related Post Page

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Post Page

Advanced Blog - Admin Settings Post Page

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Inner Page

Here you get the option to show the comment title, comment description, and comment date. If you want to display these comment details enable the 'Yes' option.

Advanced Blog – Admin Settings Inner Page

There are more settings available to run your blog post like enable social media sharing, comment permission, comment limit, etc.

Advanced Blog – Blog Meta Edit

Also, it allows for adding meta information - meta keywords and meta description to your blog post. That helps to enhance the SEO ranking of your store.

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You can add tags to your blog, select publish date, author name, and etc.

Advanced Blog – Admin Blog Edit

Here you can add the blog content.

Benefits of Advanced Blog – Extension for Magento® 2

for store owners

Increase more engagement and sales.
Easily make brand awareness, promote offers, deals, etc.
Blogging enhances the SEO ranking of your site.
Store owners can create beautiful blogs post and make readers happy come back again and again. It helps to increase traffic.

for customer

Both registered and unregistered customers can add comments on your blog post.
Customers get official information about your store news, discounts, sales, new product launch, etc.
Readers can enjoy your blog post and continue to keep engaging in your online store.
Customers can communicate with store owners.