This chapter covers
- Final considerations before you publish
- What to look for when reviewing the blog post as a web page
- Guidelines for populating the metadata
The finish line is in sight! You’re so close to shipping it. But even if you’re tired of thinking about this article, there are a few additional details to consider as your work is transformed into an actual blog post on the internet.
The little things do matter. For example, you don’t want to end up with your carefully crafted code examples being rendered in colors that make a reader’s brain hurt—or skipping the few minutes it would take to add a thumbnail image that helps your article stand out on social media feeds.
This chapter walks through the final details to consider as the blog post is staged and published. If you’re writing for a company blog, a lot of this might be handled by someone else. Even so, it’s good to know what to look for. It’s hard to imagine a blog editor who would not appreciate additional interest and input from a contributor. And if you want to consider publishing on your own someday (why not), you might as well start thinking about these low-level details sooner rather than later.