Write, Edit, Preview, and Publish

The web editor keeps writing, article metadata, SEO, and distribution choices in one workflow. Start with the article itself, then configure only the settings that matter for this post.

Create a draftCopy Anchor Link

1. Open Write.
2. Add a clear title and write or paste your article.
3. Select Save Draft before publishing.
4. Return later through Manage Posts.

Drafts are private. They can remain incomplete while you work, and they do not trigger external distribution.

Use the editor effectivelyCopy Anchor Link

The editor supports ordinary rich-text authoring and technical content such as fenced code blocks, tables, Mermaid diagrams, math, embeds, and Markdown input. Use Preview in the editor header to see the reader-facing result.

For a complete format reference, see The ZyVOP Web Editor and Markdown & MDX Support.

Understand Publishing SettingsCopy Anchor Link

Open Publishing Settings from the editor header. The drawer has three sections:

GeneralCopy Anchor Link

Use this area for reader-facing article details such as:

• excerpt and cover image;
• tags, category, and series;
• table of contents and comments;
• publication timing and newsletter delivery; and
• AI disclosure and human review confirmation.

SEOCopy Anchor Link

Use this area to check the search title, description, social preview fields, and canonical URL. A canonical URL matters when the article already exists elsewhere or will be distributed to other platforms.

SyndicateCopy Anchor Link

Choose which connected destinations should receive this article. A destination must be connected before ZyVOP can deliver to it. Leaving every destination off publishes only on ZyVOP.

Prepare to publishCopy Anchor Link

Before publishing, check:

• the title accurately describes the article;
• the opening tells readers what they will learn;
• code, claims, links, and images have been reviewed;
• the excerpt works outside the article page;
• tags and category match the subject;
• the canonical URL points to the intended primary source;
• selected distribution destinations are intentional; and
• the AI disclosure accurately describes meaningful generative-AI involvement.

AI-assisted and AI-generated articles require confirmation that you reviewed the complete article. See AI Content Disclosures.

Publish now or scheduleCopy Anchor Link

Choose Publish when the article should become public immediately. Choose a future date when you need a coordinated release. Scheduled articles remain in the Scheduled view until their release time.

Review the Scheduled Publishing guide for time and destination behavior.

Understand article statesCopy Anchor Link

Publishing does not guarantee immediate feed or search discovery for a post under review. Read Review, visibility, and canonical URLs for the exact distinction.

After publishingCopy Anchor Link

Open Manage Posts to:

• open or edit the published article;
• inspect review and visibility messages;
• open distribution details;
• retry a failed delivery when the interface offers it; and
• view article analytics.

Editing a published article updates the ZyVOP copy. Updates to external copies depend on each destination's API capabilities; consult the relevant destination guide before assuming every platform can be updated automatically.