Scriptlog is a lightweight personal blogging platform built on PHP. It is designed to be simple, secure, and fast without the complexity of a full CMS. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to create and publish a blog post using the Scriptlog admin panel.

Before You Start

Make sure you are logged in to your admin panel. The admin panel is usually available at:

http://your-domain/admin/

Once you are inside, look for the Posts menu in the sidebar. Click it to go to the posts section.

The Posts List Page

When you open the Posts section, you will see a table listing all your existing posts. Each row shows:

  • The post title
  • The author name
  • The date the post was created or last modified
  • An Edit button (yellow pencil icon)
  • A Delete button (red trash icon)

At the top of the page, there is an Add New button. Click it to start writing a new post.

Writing a New Post

Clicking Add New opens the post editor. The editor is split into two columns: the left side is for the post content, and the right side is for publishing options.

Left Column: Post Content

Title

This is the headline of your post. Type a clear and descriptive title. The field accepts up to 200 characters. This field is required.

Content

This is the main body of your post. The content area uses a rich text editor (Summernote) that lets you format text, add links, insert images, and more. The field accepts up to 500,000 characters, so you have plenty of room for long-form writing.

Meta Description

This is a short summary of your post for search engines. It appears in search results below your post title. Keep it under 320 characters. Write something that clearly describes what the post is about. This field is optional but recommended for better visibility in search results.

Featured Post

You can mark a post as featured by selecting Yes, make this post featured. Featured posts are highlighted as headline or sticky content on your blog. If you want a regular post, select No, standard post.

Publication Date

By default, Scriptlog will use the current date and time. You can change this if you want to schedule a post for a future date or backdate it. The format is YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.

Post Visibility

This controls who can read your post. There are three options:

  • Public — Anyone can read the post. This is the default setting.
  • Private — The post is hidden from the public. Only logged-in admin users can see it.
  • Protected — The post is visible to anyone who has the password. When you select this option, a password field appears below the dropdown. Enter a secure password and share it with the people you want to give access to.

If you are editing an existing protected post, the password field will show the current password already saved so you can update it if needed.

Language

Select the language for this post using the language dropdown. This is useful if you write in more than one language.

Right Column: Publishing Options

Topics (Categories)

Assign your post to one or more topics. Topics help organize your content and make it easier for readers to find related posts.

Tags

Add tags to describe the specific subjects covered in your post. Separate tags with commas or press Enter. Tags are limited to 200 characters. Example: news, update, tutorial.

Media

You can attach a featured image or other media files to your post from the media library. If no media is found, the panel will display "Media Not Found."

Post Status

Choose whether your post is published, draft, or another available status. Use Draft if you are not ready to make the post public yet.

Comment Status

Choose whether readers can leave comments on this post. You can open or close comments at any time.

Publishing Your Post

Once you have filled in all the details, click the Publish button at the bottom right of the right column. If you are editing an existing post, the button will say Update instead.

If you are not ready to publish, click Cancel to go back to the posts list without saving.

Editing an Existing Post

Go to the Posts list and click the yellow pencil icon next to the post you want to edit. The same editor will open with your existing content loaded. Make your changes and click Update to save them.

Deleting a Post

On the Posts list page, click the red trash icon next to the post you want to delete. A confirmation dialog will appear asking:

"Are you sure you want to delete Post '[title]'?"

Click OK to confirm or Cancel to go back.

Tips for Writing Good Posts

  • Write a clear and specific title. Avoid vague titles like "My Post" or "Update."
  • Always fill in the meta description. It helps search engines understand your post and improves click-through rates.
  • Use topics and tags consistently so your blog stays organized.
  • Use the draft status when your post is not finished. Publish only when it is ready.
  • Use the featured post option sparingly. Reserve it for your most important content.
  • Double-check your publication date if you schedule posts. An incorrect date can cause your post to appear in the wrong order.

That covers everything you need to start writing and publishing posts in Scriptlog. The process is straightforward and the editor gives you full control over how your content looks and when it goes live.