▶️ Create articles

1. Navigate to the Articles Section

• In Salesforce, open the StoreConnect app.

• Go to:

  • StoreConnect Navigation → Custom Content → Articles → All Articles.

2. Create a New Article

• Click New to start a new article.

• Fill in the following fields:

  • Name → internal name for the article (e.g. Doing the Basics Right).

  • Store → select the store this article belongs to.

  • Path → URL slug (e.g. /doing-the-basics-right).

  • Identifier → automatically created but can be changed later.

  • Author → assign an author if needed.

  • Require Login → check if article should only be viewable to logged-in users.

3. Add Content and Imagery

• Hero Image:

  • Select or upload a main image for the article.

• Title & Subtitle:

  • Enter the Title (shown on the page).

  • Enter a Subtitle (optional).

• Summary:

  • Provide a brief description for previews or lists.

• Main Content:

  • Use the two Main Content Fields for writing your article (can include rich text, images, and HTML).

4. Set Publishing Options

• Publishing Schedule:

  • Choose to Publish Immediately, or

  • Set a Future Date for automatic publication.

• SEO Settings:

  • Add Meta Title, Meta Description, Keywords, and Social Image if needed.

• Click Save to publish or schedule the article.

5. View the Published Article

• Click the link to Preview the article.

• You’ll see the article rendered on your store’s site using the StoreConnect theme.

6. Organize Articles with Categories

• On the Article Record, go to the Related tab → Content Category Articles → click New.

• From there:

  • Create a new Article Category.

  • Configure:

    • Name (e.g. Tips & Advice).

    • Store.

    • Path (URL slug for the category page).

    • Optional: assign a Category Type, Social Media Image, and List Position.

    • You can also create Category Hierarchies for larger organization.

• Click Save.

Your article will now be part of the selected category and visible under that section on your site.

7. (Optional) Link Articles in the Website Menu

• To make your Articles Page accessible from the site menu:

  • Go to StoreConnect Navigation → Configuration → Menus.

  • Edit your Header Menu → Add a New Menu Item.

  • Set the menu item to link to your Article Category Page or a specific article.

  • Save and refresh your site.