Frequently Asked Questions

IE213 Blog is a modern, feature-rich blogging platform built with Next.js 14 and Express. It allows users to create, share, and discover engaging blog posts across various categories.

To create a blog post, you need to be logged in as an author or admin. Navigate to the 'Write' section, fill in your post details including title, content, category, and tags, then choose to save as draft or publish immediately.

Yes, you can edit your published posts anytime. Go to your dashboard, find the post you want to edit, click the 'Edit' button, make your changes, and save. The updated version will be published immediately.

Categories are broad classifications for posts (e.g., Technology, Business, Lifestyle). Tags are more specific keywords that help readers find related content. Each post can belong to one category but have multiple tags.

Readers can leave comments on published posts. Comments support nested replies, allowing discussions to branch out. All comments are moderated to maintain community standards.

Yes, you can share posts using the share button on each post. IE213 supports sharing to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and copying the link for internal sharing.

The like feature allows readers to show appreciation for posts they enjoyed. Your post's like count is displayed on your dashboard, helping you understand reader engagement.

Trending posts are calculated based on views, likes, comments, and shares weighted over time. More recent high-engagement posts rank higher to surface fresh, popular content.

Yes, the content editor supports Markdown formatting. You can use headings, bold, italics, code blocks, lists, and links to format your posts beautifully.

You can request account deletion from your settings. Your posts will be archived but remain accessible. Contact support for permanent data deletion.