community-rule/docs/CONTENT_CREATION_GUIDE.md

Content Creation Guide

A simple guide for creating blog content for Community Rule.

Quick Start

1. Copy the template: Use content/blog/_template.md as your starting point
2. Create your file: Use a descriptive filename with hyphens (e.g., my-article-title.md)
3. Fill in the frontmatter: Complete the required fields
4. Write your content: Follow the formatting guidelines
5. Test locally: Run npm run dev to preview your article
6. Submit for review: Get feedback before publishing

Required Frontmatter

---
title: "Your Article Title Here"
description: "A brief, compelling description of what this article covers"
author: "Author Name"
date: "2025-01-15"
related: ["slug-of-related-article-1", "slug-of-related-article-2"]
---

Field Guidelines

• title: Clear, descriptive title (50-60 characters for SEO)
• description: Compelling summary (150-160 characters for SEO)
• author: Author name or organization
• date: Publication date in YYYY-MM-DD format
• related: Array of article slugs (use filename without .md)

Related Articles

The slug is different from the title - it's lowercase with hyphens instead of spaces:

• Title: "Resolving Active Conflicts" → Slug: resolving-active-conflicts
• Title: "Operational Security for Mutual Aid" → Slug: operational-security-mutual-aid
• Title: "Making Decisions Without Hierarchy" → Slug: making-decisions-without-hierarchy

Content Formatting

• Write in paragraph form, separated by blank lines
• Use bold for emphasis on important points
• Use italics for subtle emphasis
• Use ## headings to break up sections within your content
• Keep paragraphs focused and readable
• Write in a conversational, accessible tone

File Naming

Use descriptive, URL-friendly filenames:

• ✅ getting-started-with-organizing.md
• ✅ digital-security-best-practices.md
• ❌ My Article Title.md
• ❌ article1.md

Getting Help

• Check the template file for examples
• Ask questions in community channels
• Contact the content team for support

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