You launched your Big Cartel shop, but you’re wondering if you can add a blog to it. The answer is yes! And in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to do it.
Don’t worry – it’s not a complicated setup. You just need to install the DropInBlog app and follow a few steps to make it all happen.
Let’s get to it right away!
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How to Install the DropInBlog App
One of the things you should keep in mind is that you’ll need a paid Big Cartel plan to install the app. You can then move to the actual steps of installing the app.
1. Once you create a Big Cartel account and log in to it, look for the Apps icon in the menu located at the top of the page.
2. Scroll down until you see the Marketing & Promotion section. Look for the DropInBlog app and click on it to open the app’s page.
3. Next, select Add to your shop and, when prompted, select Connect to give the app access to your store.
4. A DropInBlog account will be created automatically, which is the next page you’ll be directed to.
5. In your DropInBlog admin dashboard, you’ll see a red text box, describing the final step of the installation process. While on that page, click on Shop Designer to go to your Big Cartel account.
6. You’ll be taken to the page editor where you’ll find a blog page that was automatically created.
7. Click on the Blog page and then select Publish in the lower-right corner to make your blog live.
That’s it! Your DropInBlog is now published.
All that’s left to do now is to create content for your first post, ensuring you add the essential elements of a great blog post.
Add Big Cartel Products to Your Blog Posts
I might have already mentioned that the DropInBlog app is great, but what I didn’t tell you is that it has another pretty neat feature – you can embed your Big Cartel products into your blog posts in DropInBlog. Once a reader clicks on a product, it will automatically be added to their cart.
The steps below will show you how to add a product to your post.
1. First, head to your DropInBlog admin dashboard, and click the Add Post button. This will open a new page and DropInBlog’s post editor.
2. Click anywhere in the editor where you want to add a product and select the shopping bag icon from the bar at the top of the editor.
3. A new popup window will open where you can look for the product you want to embed into your blog post. Type relevant keywords into the search bar to find the product, then click Insert.
4. Now, don’t get alarmed – you won’t see the product image right away. It will appear on the page once you publish your post. So, go ahead and publish it!
And just like that – your blog visitors will be able to add a product to their Big Cartel cart in a single click!
Big Cartel Blog Examples
Take a look at some Big Cartel blogs below and discover the capabilities of DropInBlog for yourself.
FAQs
Does Big Cartel have plugins?
Yes, Big Cartel has plugins, apps, and extensions, among which you’ll find Zapier, LiveChat, , ShipStation, and of course, DropInBlog.
Does Big Cartel have a blog option?
No, Big Cartel doesn’t offer blogging functionality out of the box. Instead, it relies on third-party blogging apps and one of them is DropInBlog. You can see examples of Big Cartel sites to check out how others have used DropInBlog to add a blog to their shop.
Wrapping It Up
As you can see, adding a blog to your Big Cartel shop isn’t complicated at all! The DropInBlog app doesn’t require you to have technical knowledge but streamlines the installation process by doing all the hard work for you. Your job is only to add high-quality content to your blog and reap the benefits afterward. To make the most out of your blogging experience, you can always read our tips about the best practices for blogging with DropInBlog.
If you come across any issues with the DropInBlog app, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and tell us about it. We’re here to help!
Happy blogging!
