Introduction #
Blogging is a powerful way to engage your audience, showcase your expertise, and increase retention. With the Learndash App, you can easily display blog posts inside the app for mobile-first access.
This guide walks you through adding the Blog page to your app menu, creating posts, and ensuring content displays optimally on mobile.
Adding the Blog Page to the App Menu #
To make your blog accessible, add it to the Tab Bar or More Screen in the Learndash App.
- In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Learndash App > Menus.
- Under the App Core section, find Blog and check the box next to it.
- Click Add to Menu.
- Drag and drop the Blog item to adjust its order in the Tab Bar Menu or More Screen Menu.
- Click Save Menu to apply changes.
Once saved, the Blog tab will appear in your mobile app.
Creating a Blog Post #
- In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.
- Enter a Title and write your content in the editor.
- Use Gutenberg Blocks to format your post.
- Add a Featured Image for better visual presentation in the Blog listing.
- Click Publish when you’re done.
Optimizing Blog Posts for Learndash App #
- If your post contains unsupported blocks, a warning will appear at the top of the editor.
- To provide an optimized mobile version, switch to the App Editor tab and add alternate content.
- Once published, the post will automatically appear inside the Blog tab in your Learndash App.
Troubleshooting and FAQs #
Q: Why can’t I see the Blog page in my app?
A: Go to Learndash App > Menus and confirm the Blog page has been added to either the Tab Bar or More Screen. Then, force-close and reopen the app.
Q: Why isn’t my blog post displaying correctly in the app?
A: Some Gutenberg blocks aren’t supported in the app. A warning will show if detected. Use the App Editor to input fallback content designed for mobile.
Q: Do I need to take extra steps after publishing a post?
A: No. Published posts automatically appear in the Blog tab of your Learndash App—no syncing or refresh needed.
Q: Can I use Gutenberg blocks in blog posts?
A: Yes, but only supported blocks will render properly in the app. Unsupported ones may trigger a fallback display or cause layout issues.