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Creating a New Article

  1. Go to /admin/articles in the admin dashboard
  2. Click the “New Article” button

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Fill Out the Article Form

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Required Fields

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Title

  • Your article headline
  • Should be clear and engaging
  • Example: “How to Use DeFi Protocols on Abstract Chain”

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Slug

  • Auto-generated from your title
  • Used in the article URL
  • Can be edited if needed
  • Example: how-to-use-defi-protocols-on-abstract-chain

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Excerpt

  • A short summary (1-2 sentences)
  • Appears in article previews and social media shares
  • Should entice readers to click
  • Example: “Learn how to interact with DeFi protocols on Abstract Chain, from connecting your wallet to making your first swap.”

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Content

  • Your full article content
  • Supports Markdown formatting
  • Can include images, links, code blocks, and more
  • See Content Formatting below

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Author

  • Automatically set to you
  • Cannot be changed (writers can only publish under their own name)

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Tags (Required)

  • Select 2-6 relevant tags
  • You can only select tags you’ve been assigned
  • See Tag System for more details

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Optional Fields

  • Click “Choose from Media Library” to select an image
  • Or upload a new image
  • Recommended size: 1200x630px for best social media display
  • Required if you want your article featured on the homepage

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SEO Title (Optional)

  • Custom title for search engines (defaults to your article title)
  • Keep it under 60 characters

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SEO Description (Optional)

  • Custom description for search engines (defaults to your excerpt)
  • Keep it under 160 characters

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Content Type

  • Choose: news, guide, or analysis
  • News: Time-sensitive updates and announcements
  • Guide/Analysis: More evergreen content that remains relevant over time
  • Affects URL structure
  • Example: /news/article-slug vs /guides/article-slug

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Read Time

  • Estimated reading time in minutes
  • Auto-calculated based on word count
  • Can be manually adjusted

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Podcast Embed URL

  • If your article has an accompanying podcast episode
  • Paste the PodBean embed URL

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Content Formatting

Eureka News uses Markdown for article content. Here’s a quick reference:

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Basic Formatting

**Bold text**
*Italic text*
***Bold and italic***

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

- Bullet point
- Another bullet

1. Numbered list
2. Second item

[Link text](https://example.com)

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Code Blocks

Inline `code` with backticks
For code blocks with syntax highlighting: 
// Code block with syntax highlighting
function example() {
  return "Hello, World!";
}

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Images

![Alt text](/images/filename.png)
Or use the media library to insert images directly. Images should be placed in the media library and referenced with descriptive alt text.

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Blockquotes

> This is a quote
> Can span multiple lines

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Embedding Content

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Embedding Tweets

To embed a tweet, use the following format: 
Big news from @AbstractChain:

![Tweet](https://twitter.com/AbstractChain/status/1234567890)

This changes everything for DeFi on Abstract!
Format: ![Tweet](url to x post)
The editor will automatically format Twitter/X links if you paste them as plain URLs. You can either use the formatted syntax above or simply paste the URL on its own line.
Best practices:
  • Add context before the tweet to explain why it’s relevant
  • Add commentary after the embed to provide additional insights
  • Use tweet embeds to cite official announcements and sources

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Embedding YouTube Videos

To embed a YouTube video, use the following format: 
Here's a tutorial on using Abstract Chain:

![YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID)

This video covers the basics of DeFi on Abstract.
Format: ![YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID)
The editor will automatically format YouTube links if you paste them as plain URLs. You can either use the formatted syntax above or simply paste the URL on its own line.
Supported YouTube URL formats:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID
To create a clickable link, use standard Markdown link syntax: 
[Link text](https://example.com)
Examples: 
Visit the [Abstract Chain website](https://abs.xyz) for more information.

Check out this [DeFi protocol](https://example.com/defi) for yield farming.

For documentation, see the [official guide](https://docs.example.com).
Best practices:
  • Use descriptive link text that explains where the link goes
  • Link to official sources and verified information
  • Use links to cite sources and provide additional context
  • Avoid generic link text like “click here” or “read more”

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Smart Tag Mentions

You can easily link to projects, tokens, and topics directly within your article content using Smart Tag Mentions:
  1. Type @ followed by the tag name (e.g., @bitcoin)
  2. Select the correct tag from the autocomplete dropdown
  3. The mention will appear as a handle (e.g., @bitcoin)
What readers see: On the live site, these mentions automatically transform into interactive Smart Chips that display the project/tag name, logo, live market data (for crypto assets), and a direct link to the tag’s page. Example: 
The recent developments in @bitcoin have sparked renewed interest in the crypto market. Meanwhile, @abstract-chain continues to innovate with new DeFi protocols.
For more details, see the Tag System documentation.

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Saving Your Article

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Save as Draft

  • Saves your work without submitting
  • You can continue editing later
  • Article is not visible to editors or the public
  • Use this while you’re still writing

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Submit for Review

  • Submits your article to the editorial team
  • Editors will review and provide feedback
  • You’ll be notified when the review is complete
Need to make changes after submitting? If you need to edit your article after submitting it for review, simply click “Save Draft” and the article will automatically return to draft status. Make your edits, then click “Submit for Review” again when ready.
Before submitting, make sure:
  • All required fields are filled
  • Content is complete and proofread
  • Tags are selected and relevant
  • Featured image is uploaded (if desired)