This post gives you a repeatable publishing workflow you can follow every time you update content.

The Simple Workflow

Use this sequence for each release:

  1. Draft content
  2. Review content
  3. Finalize metadata
  4. Check navigation links
  5. Mark publish-ready

1) Draft Content

Create or update files in content/.

Keep drafts clearly marked:

visibility: draft

Write freely first; polish later.

2) Review Content

Do a quick pass for:

  • Typos and broken sentences
  • Missing headings
  • Placeholder text still present
  • Inconsistent naming

3) Finalize Metadata

Before publishing, check frontmatter fields:

  • title is clear
  • description exists where needed
  • date is correct for blog posts
  • image path is valid if used
  • visibility is set to public when ready

4) Check Navigation + Series Links

Confirm users can move through content:

  • _site.md navigation includes needed pages
  • Blog series links point to the correct next/previous post
  • Page titles match link labels

5) Mark Publish-Ready

When reviewed, set:

visibility: public

Then treat that version as release candidate content.

Pre-Publish Mini Checklist

  • No draft placeholders
  • Frontmatter complete
  • Links tested manually
  • Theme selection confirmed (theme field)
  • Contact/store details up to date

What’s Next

Next we cover hosting options and how to pick the right one for your team.

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