Blog Posts

This directory contains all blog posts for the Objective Experiments website.

How to Add a New Blog Post

1. Create a new .md file in this directory with a descriptive filename (e.g., your-post-title.md)
2. Add front matter at the top of the file with required metadata
3. Write your content in Markdown format
4. Save the file - the post will automatically appear on the blog

Front Matter Format

Every blog post must start with front matter (metadata) between --- markers:

---
title: "Your Post Title"
date: "YYYY-MM-DD"
author: "Author Name"
excerpt: "A brief summary of the post (1-2 sentences)"
tags: ["Tag1", "Tag2", "Tag3"]
---

Your content here...

Required Fields

• title: The post title (will appear as the main heading)
• date: Publication date in YYYY-MM-DD format (used for sorting)
• author: Author name (e.g., "Dr. Ken Bertagnolli")
• excerpt: Brief summary shown on the blog listing page

Optional Fields

• tags: Array of topic tags for categorization (e.g., ["DOE", "MSA", "Tips"])

Markdown Formatting

You can use all standard Markdown formatting:

Headers

## Main Section Header
### Subsection Header

Lists

- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2

1. Numbered item 1
2. Numbered item 2

Links

[Link text](/page-url)
[External link](https://example.com)

Emphasis

**bold text**
*italic text*
`code text`

Code Blocks

``` Code block with syntax highlighting ```

Blockquotes

> This is a quote

Example Post

See the existing posts in this directory for examples:

• getting-started-with-doe.md
• importance-of-msa.md
• common-doe-mistakes.md

Tips for Good Blog Posts

1. Keep it practical - Focus on actionable advice and real-world applications
2. Use clear language - Avoid jargon or explain technical terms
3. Include examples - Concrete examples help readers understand concepts
4. Add internal links - Link to relevant training pages and resources
5. Use appropriate tags - Help readers find related content

Common Tags

• DOE
• MSA
• Getting Started
• Best Practices
• Tips
• Common Mistakes
• Case Studies
• Quality Control
• Statistical Methods

File Naming Convention

Use lowercase with hyphens:

• ✅ advanced-doe-techniques.md
• ❌ Advanced_DOE_Techniques.md

Publishing

Once you save a new .md file in this directory:

1. The post will automatically appear on the /blog page
2. Posts are sorted by date (newest first)
3. Tags are automatically extracted and displayed
4. Individual post pages are automatically generated at /blog/[filename]

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with blog posts, contact your web developer.