Frequently Asked Questions

Live Blog is a next-generation, open-source live blogging software created by Sourcefabric. It enables media organisations and bloggers to cover breaking events, as well as events that unfold over a longer period of time. Live Blog makes it easy to embed video, images, text and audio from reporters and social media channels into your posts. You can use Live Blog with your own CMS by embedding the Live Blog code into your site's page, or — if you have a bit of a development background — inject the Live Blog content directly into your article pages using Edge Side Include technology.

Live blogging can significantly help your business by improving audience engagement and increasing traffic to your website. It provides real-time updates, keeping your audience informed and coming back for more. This leads to higher user retention, improved brand loyalty, and greater visibility. Additionally, live blogging can improve your SEO and, by extension, your website's search engine ranking — attracting new visitors and potential readers or customers.

• Real-Time Updates — Live Blogs provide continuous, real-time updates, keeping your audience informed as events unfold.
• Higher Engagement — the dynamic nature of Live Blogs encourages more frequent visits and interaction from readers.
• Improved SEO — regular updates with relevant keywords can improve your site's search engine ranking.
• Increased Retention — the ongoing updates can keep readers on your site longer, enhancing user retention.

What sets our company apart from others is our commitment to accessibility and client-focused service. Unlike large corporations that can be difficult to reach, we prioritise an open and responsive approach. Rather than targeting a vast number of clients, we focus on delivering high-quality, professional software adapted to the needs of large companies.

Yes, you can test Live Blog before committing to payment. We offer a demo version of our software, allowing you to explore its features and capabilities firsthand. Book a demo to evaluate how it meets your needs before making a decision.

Simply visit our pricing and plans page to see which one is the best fit for your needs. If you need assistance or have any questions, you can book a demo with our Product Manager, who will help you make the decision.

If you run into any issues or have additional questions, you can reach our support team at help@sourcefabric.org or contact@sourcefabric.org, or send us a ticket.

Yes. 24/7 support can be arranged with our support and management team for an additional fee.

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You can find details about our plans and pricing here.

You can add an embed — a piece of media from an external source. In Live Blog, embeds are what you use to add external social media content or web links to your blog, such as Facebook posts, X (Twitter) posts, or YouTube videos. Click the embed button, then copy and paste the URL or embed code into the text box.

You can embed virtually any type of content from over 1,000 providers. Drawing on our extensive experience, we support embeds ranging from major social platforms to lesser-known local video providers.

• Social media posts
• Rich media posts
• SEO-optimised content
• Scorecards
• Image slideshows
• User comments
• Custom post types — free type management
• Blog analytics
• Theme management
• Native and remote ads

Yes, Live Blog is SEO friendly and includes LiveBlogPosting schema. This feature enhances your search engine visibility by providing structured data that search engines use to better understand and index your live blog content. You also have the option to display your live blogs as native content on your website using an Edge Side Includes injection.

• Real-Time Updates — keep your audience engaged with continuous, live updates.
• Multimedia — add images, videos, and slideshows to your content.
• Interactive Elements — engage readers with polls, comments, and social media integration.
• Custom Content — use custom post types to tailor content to your audience's interests.
• User Comments — encourage interaction by enabling comments and letting readers share their thoughts.

You can generate revenue using Live Blog Pro by incorporating native and remote ads into your live blog's timeline. Our platform lets you integrate ad zones from your ad provider or create native ads with text, images, and links. These ads are also configurable for the AMP theme, enabling engagement from mobile readers as well.

• Scorecards — track and display scores, key moments, and player stats in real time.
• Rich Media Posts — include videos, image slideshows, and multimedia content to make your coverage stand out.
• Custom Post Types — create tailored post types for specific event details or statistics.
• User Comments — let readers share their thoughts and interact during the event.
• Play-by-Play Commentary — offer detailed commentary with icons (corner, whistle, goal, etc.) on each play to keep your audience fully engaged.

Yes. Live Blog lets you create drafts of your posts and schedule them to be published at specific times, so you're always prepared with ready content.

Yes, Live Blog is mobile friendly. It's designed to provide an optimised experience across devices, including smartphones and tablets, so your live blog is easily accessible to users on the go.

Users with Editor and Administrator level privileges can use the checkboxes on the Blog List to select multiple live blogs and archive or delete them at the same time.

You can add and manage tags for your live blog in the Live Blog Settings.