Example Blog Post - How to Add Your Own Content

This is an example blog post to show you how to add your own content to the calculator website. Follow this format to create engaging, SEO-friendly blog posts.

Getting Started

To add your own blog post:

1. Create a new file in the content/blog/ directory
2. Name it properly using kebab-case (e.g., my-awesome-post.md)
3. Add front matter with all required metadata
4. Write your content in Markdown format

Front Matter Requirements

Every blog post must include these metadata fields:

---
title: "Your Post Title"
description: "Brief description for SEO"
keywords: ["keyword1", "keyword2"]
author: "Your Name"
date: "YYYY-MM-DD"
image: "/blog/image-name.jpg"
slug: "your-post-slug"
---

Content Writing Tips

Use Proper Headings

• Use # for main title (already in front matter)
• Use ## for section headings
• Use ### for subsections

Include Rich Content

• Bold text for emphasis
• Italic text for subtle emphasis
• Links for references
• Lists for easy reading

Add Code Examples

// Example code block
function calculateSomething(value) {
    return value * 2;
}

Include Tables

| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | SEO | Search engine optimized | | Markdown | Easy to write | | Responsive | Works on all devices |

SEO Best Practices

1. Use descriptive titles that include your target keywords
2. Write compelling descriptions that encourage clicks
3. Include relevant keywords naturally in your content
4. Use proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3)
5. Add internal links to other relevant pages
6. Include images with descriptive alt text

Publishing Your Post

Once you've created your markdown file:

1. Save it in the content/blog/ directory
2. The blog system will automatically detect it
3. Your post will appear on the blog listing page
4. It will be accessible at /blog/your-post-slug

Example Topics for Calculator Blog

Here are some great topics you could write about:

• How to calculate compound interest
• Understanding different types of loans
• Investment strategies for beginners
• Tax calculation tips and tricks
• Financial planning guides
• Calculator usage tutorials

Need Help?

If you need assistance with:

• Writing content
• SEO optimization
• Technical issues
• Content strategy

Feel free to ask for help or refer to existing blog posts as examples.

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Remember: Quality content that provides value to your readers is the key to successful blogging!