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Adding an author to any blog will depend on the role this new author will play.

• If this new author won't use our platform, but will supply blog adminstrator(s) with content that will be published in their name (i.e., using the "Open Batch Editor") then you can request that an author account be created with 48 hours notice.
• If this new author will use our platform and actively publish blog posts using the blog's back-end then they'll need to watch the initial training webinar (either the live or recorded version) first and then the Client Services team will supply them with their login information.

How do new authors attend training?

LexBlog has an on-demand recording that new authors can view to learn the elements that make for a good blog post, in addition to how to use the LexBlog platform. In order to get information on the webinar, please file a ticket with the help desk.

Within two business days of viewing the webinar, the Client Services will then send attendees their username and password so they can access the personal blog template and begin creating posts.

What information does the help desk need to create an author account?

There may be exceptions to this rule, such as if your blog has an author feature module; however, for all blogs that don't have that module then we'll need the following information about the new author from you:

• Desired login name - we use the author's name, which will appear on the blog (ex: Kevin O'Keefe)
• Their email address - where they want to be contacted for all blog-related things.
• The URL to their firm bio page - if unavailable, LinkedIn profiles are a good substitute.

What information does the help desk need to create an author account for a blog that has an author feature module?

If your blog features the authors in the sidebar, we will need the following (in addition to the above information):

• Desired login name - we use the author's name, which will appear on the blog (ex: Kevin O'Keefe)
• Their email address - where they want to be contacted for all blog-related things.
• The URL to their firm bio page - if unavailable, LinkedIn profiles are a good substitute.
• A photo of the new author
  
• (Optional) A bio blurb about the new author - on some blogs, like the one pictured above, the bio blurb is optional. If you're unsure whether or not you should include this feature, look at what the other authors have and either follow suit or ask the help desk.