# ▶️ Create articles

Source: https://support.storeconnect.com/articles/how-to-create-articles · Last modified 21 August 2026

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### **1\. Navigate to the Articles Section**

-   In **Salesforce**, open the **StoreConnect app**.

-   Go to:

    -   **StoreConnect Navigation** → **Custom Content** → **Articles** → **All Articles**.


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### **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.


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### **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).


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### **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.


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### **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.


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### **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.

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### **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.

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