> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://contentbox.ortusbooks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://contentbox.ortusbooks.com/v5.x/usage/using-contentbox/content/publish-content/blog.md).

# Blog

Blogging capabilities are an essential component for any website and web application. Blog entries help provide more context around products, services. It inherently creates more online presence and, if managed properly, better search engine results.

ContentBox comes with a built-in blog which you can turn ON and OFF from `System > Settings`. The default setting is **ON**.

![](/files/-LA-UjsxTYfpXBR5FD2W)

The main Blog page in your ContentBox Administrator shows a table with all your blog posts. We have 3 useful indicators.

* ![](/files/-LA-Ujt90QkVo7PxBp5Y)

   Shows if your post has been published
* ![](/files/-LA-UjtF_e90w-ta9GCM)

  Shows the numbers of views
* ![](/files/-LA-UjtLHfAuXDqgpxGW)

   Shows the number of comments

And you also have quick actions:

![](/files/-LA-UjtTf7-1sWJfoEo4)

Where you can check the info related to each individual post 

![](/files/-LA-UjtWPF-dG80SM7JX)

And entry actions

![](/files/-LA-Ujt_mRXbGnoBY-YM)


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