Summary: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for permanently deleting an existing blog post in Sites, detailing the two methods of access—via the live blog page or the content menu—to manage your blog content effectively.
Before You Begin
- You must have the necessary permissions to access and modify Sites Blog content.
- Confirm that the post is outdated and should be permanently removed, as this action cannot be undone.
- Deleting the post will remove it from the main blog page and all related blog blocks.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Navigate to your Sites section. [Choose one of the two deletion methods below.]
2. Locate and Select the post for deletion. * Method 1 (Blog Page): Click on the post, then Click the Edit Page dropdown and Select Edit Blog Post. * Method 2 (Content Menu): Click Content > Blog, then Hover over the post.
3. Initiate the deletion action. * Method 1 (Blog Page): Click the red trash can icon in the top right corner of the 'Edit Blog Post' page. * Method 2 (Content Menu): Click the More menu (three dots...), and Select Delete.
4. Click OK in the confirmation prompt. [This permanently deletes the blog post.]
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- Can I recover a blog post after I click OK? No, deleting a blog post is permanent and cannot be undone. Ensure you are deleting the correct post.
- I only want to hide the post, not delete it: Instead of deleting, unpublish the post. Use the Edit Blog Post option and uncheck the Published box, then Save Blog Post.