Blogs have become an industry staple for individuals and organizations to update and teach their communities. With Tovuti, take advantage of this tool on the same platform as the rest of the learning resources.
This article outlines the following concepts:
Blog Categories
Admins can create different categories for blogs. Within blog categories, admins can configure options for connecting content and who can view each blog post.
Go to Website > click Blogs > Categories
Click New to create a new category or select an existing category.
Details
In the Details tab, give this category a Title, Alias, Parent Category (if applicable), and default Language.
Other configurations include:
- Avatar - image to accompany the category
- Published status
- Allow Autoposting - blogs posted in this category initiate auto-posting to social networks
- Author
- Description
Post options
In the Post options tab, Admins can configure settings that are inherited by all blogs in the category.
Tags
In the Tags tab, Admins can define default tags for this category. These tags help connect similar content across blogs.
Permissions
In the Permissions tab, Admins can set which users can view the blogs in this category. Permission options include Public users, Registered users, or Selected user groups.
Create a Blog
Go to Website > Click Blog > Click New
Create the Content
In the top header, add Media, connect a Post, or Embed a Video in this Blog Post. Add a Cover image. Give this post a Title and type the Content in the WYSIWYG text editor.
Configure the Content
On the right side of the screen, properties that define this post are edited. Add tags that link this post to other content. Edit accessibility and viewability by date.
In the Fields tab, organize this post with similar blog content.
In the SEO tab, add the required information to make it searchable and clickable by search engines.
View the history of this post in History.
Click Publish or Save for Later to be published at a later date.
Use Cases
The following are possible general use cases for utilizing this feature:
Keeping learners engaged with ongoing industry insights
A training organization that provides continuing education for finance professionals uses the Blog feature to post weekly market updates, tax law changes, and investment strategies.
This feature is useful because:
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Admins can organize posts into categories like "Tax Tips," "Investment Strategies," and "Regulatory Updates" so learners can easily find relevant content.
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Tags connect related articles, encouraging learners to read more.
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SEO tools help extend the content’s reach beyond the platform to attract new users.
Creating an internal knowledge base for employees
A company’s HR department builds a series of internal blog posts for employees that cover wellness tips, company events, policy changes, and onboarding advice.
This feature is useful because:
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Permissions allow Admins to restrict access to internal staff only.
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Blogs can be grouped by category (e.g., “Wellness,” “Company Culture,” “HR Policies”) to help users navigate content quickly.
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Posts can be saved for later publication, perfect for coordinating scheduled announcements or campaigns.
Extending the learning experience with supplemental content
An online instructor running a digital marketing course uses the Blog feature to publish supplemental content like case studies, algorithm changes, and real-world campaign breakdowns.
This feature is useful because:
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Each blog post can embed videos and media, enriching the learner experience beyond static lessons.
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Autoposting shares new blogs directly to connected social channels, keeping learners updated and engaged.
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Connected tags and fields help reinforce learning by linking course content to blog-based commentary and updates.