Add a Blog to a Volusion Store

A blog is a cost-effective way to enhance your marketing strategy and grow your online business. With the blog feature integrated into your Volusion store, you can leverage Volusion’s marketing tools, improve your SEO strategy, and drive more traffic. Free blogging platforms like WordPress allow you to connect with your customers, discuss your products, and build brand awareness—no coding required.

Whether you’re launching a new blog or integrating an existing one into your ecommerce platform, this guide will help you set up and optimize your Volusion blog.

Can Volusion Host My Blog?

Currently, the leading ecommerce platform Volusion does not support hosting blog software directly. However, you can easily link to an external blog. Many store owners set up their blog on a separate subdomain, such as:

blog.yourstore.com

This allows you to align your Volusion store with your blog while maximizing your site’s growth potential. Popular external blogging platforms include WordPress and Blogger

How to Create a Subdomain

If Volusion is your domain registrar (meaning you purchased or transferred your domain to Volusion), you can request a subdomain by submitting a support ticket at my.volusion.com. Our support team is available via live support and live chat tools to assist with the setup.

How to Add a Blog to Your Volusion Store

The simplest way to add a blog link is by creating a new category that appears in your site’s navigation menu. In the category settings, under the Advanced section, locate the Alternative URL field and enter your blog’s URL.

Another option is to hyperlink your blog URL in any field that supports HTML, such as product descriptions or category descriptions. This allows you to integrate additional functionalities like search results optimization and managing metadata to boost SEO.

Blog Success with the CHECK IT Method

Once your blog is set up, keep these essentials in mind:

• Connect with your audience on a personal level through social media channels.
• Help readers understand your brand’s ecommerce platforms and offerings.
• Edit your posts for clarity, quality, and proper use of meta tags.
• Create value by integrating your blog into your marketing strategy.
• Know your audience and write content that captures shopping cart trends.
• I nformrather than just sell, offering insights on topics like payment processing providers and accounting software.
• T ake risksand establish your unique voice, highlighting Volusion reviews and business operations insights.

Need Help?

For technical support with blog integration, Volusion offers a dedicated account manager and access to professional subscription plans. Our team is available through multiple channels, including live chat tools and video tutorials.

If you’re looking for blogging tips, Volusion’s forums and comprehensive guides can help optimize your business plan and marketing team efforts.

Final Thoughts

A well-maintained blog can enhance customer engagement, increase gross merchandise volume, and drive more traffic to your online store. Whether you’re on a personal plan, professional plan, or another Volusion subscription plan, blogging can help scale your business while benefiting from Volusion’s responsive themes, bespoke packages, and low transaction fees.

Get started today and watch your online business grow!/p>