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Getting Started

Get ready to elevate your Confluence experience with dynamic and engaging content feeds using Lively Blogs!

Here are the first steps to add Lively Blogs to your Confluence page:

Using the Macro Browser:

  1. Edit Page: Edit the Confluence page you wish to enhance with Lively Blogs.

  2. Insert Macro: Select '+' (“Insert Elements”) from the toolbar, search “Lively Blogs” and select it.

  3. Authorize: If it's your first time using Lively Blogs, click 'Sign-in' to authorize.

  4. Configure: Set up the macro parameters as needed.

  5. Save: Click 'Save' to add Lively Blogs to your page.

    Confluence page with opened macro browser

Using the Slash Command:

  1. Edit Page:Edit the Confluence page you wish to enhance with Lively Blogs.

  2. Type Slash: In Edit mode, type '/' to activate the slash command.

  3. Select Macro: Begin typing “Lively Blogs” and select it from the suggestions.

  4. Authorize: If it's your first time using Lively Blogs, click 'Sign-in' to authorize.

  5. Configure: Set up the macro parameters as needed.

  6. Save: Click 'Save' to add Lively Blogs to your page.

Confluence page with opened macro browser using slash command

That’s it! You now have a beautifully organized feed on your Confluence page. 🎉 Want to explore more about Lively Blogs? Check out these features:

Feature

Description

Lively Blogs Macro

Learn how to configure all the fields in the Lively Blogs macro.

Homepage Feed

Customize what kind of blogs or pages are displayed on the Homepage feed.

Pinned Blogs and Pages

Pin your important blogs and pages at the top to keep important content visible and prioritized.

Page Feeds

Not only display blogs in an organized feed, but also pages.

Likes and Comments Count

Display the number of likes and comments directly on each entry.

Image / Video Position

Customize your layout by positioning your teaser images or video to your liking.

Teaser Image / Video

Set an image or video as a preview for blogs and pages.

Blog / Page Elements

Customize the appearance of your Homepage Feed and Macro by showing or hiding certain elements.

Layout Options

Enhance the layout of blog posts by choosing between List or Grid.

Dark Mode / Light Mode

Lively Blogs will automatically adjust its interface to match your Confluence settings.

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