[WIP]: Add blog editor onboarding guide by KashishV999 · Pull Request #796 · kubernetes/contributor-site

KashishV999 · 2026-06-21T21:57:33Z

Adds a blog on how-to guide for new Kubernetes blog editors/reviewers

KashishV999 · 2026-06-21T21:57:50Z

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jberkus · 2026-06-26T16:42:38Z

This is still a WIP; it needs to have the people parts of the process, not just the technical ones

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jberkus · 2026-06-26T16:44:04Z

Should probably add this to the comms meeting agenda for July 7.

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KashishV999 · 2026-07-09T06:05:02Z

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clarification about date Added author url

TineoC · 2026-08-07T13:47:56Z

+be published. Here is where to find them:
+
+- [Open blog PRs on k/website](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Apr+label%3Aarea%2Fblog)
+- [Open PRs on k/contributor-site](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/pulls)


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- [Open PRs on k/contributor-site](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/pulls)

- [Open PRs on k/contributor-site](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Apr+label%3Aarea%2Fblog)

TineoC · 2026-08-07T13:52:15Z

+
+- [Blog-specific exceptions](https://kubernetes.io/docs/contribute/blog/article-submission/#article-content)
+
+*I know it's a lot to take in at once,and that's okay. Start with one thing,


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*I know it's a lot to take in at once,and that's okay. Start with one thing,

*I know it's a lot to take in at once, and that's okay. Start with one thing,

TineoC · 2026-08-07T13:53:34Z

+
+The blog publishes to one or both of these two sites:
+
+- [kubernetes.io](https://kubernetes.io) : the main Kubernetes blog, stored in the [k/website GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/)


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- [kubernetes.io](https://kubernetes.io) : the main Kubernetes blog, stored in the [k/website GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/)

- [kubernetes.io](https://kubernetes.io): the main Kubernetes blog, stored in the [k/website GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/)

TineoC · 2026-08-07T13:53:41Z

+The blog publishes to one or both of these two sites:
+
+- [kubernetes.io](https://kubernetes.io) : the main Kubernetes blog, stored in the [k/website GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/)
+- [kubernetes.dev](https://www.kubernetes.dev) : the contributor blog, stored in the [k/contributor-site GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/)


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- [kubernetes.dev](https://www.kubernetes.dev) : the contributor blog, stored in the [k/contributor-site GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/)

- [kubernetes.dev](https://www.kubernetes.dev): the contributor blog, stored in the [k/contributor-site GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/)

TineoC · 2026-08-07T13:54:26Z

+
+## The details that are easy to miss
+
+This is the part I really want you to slow down on. These are the small things that quietly delay publication.


Do you think it is valuable to provide an example for this?

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:01:30Z

+
+Hugo uses `1-01-01` as its default when no publish date is set yet.
+
+**ALWAYS CHECK ON MOBILE TOO**


I think this could be a note https://kubernetes.io/docs/contribute/blog/guidelines/#original-content

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:03:28Z

+
+Replace `{YYYY}`, `{MM}`, `{DD}`, and `{slug}` with the actual values.
+
+*Now how is the publication date assigned?* To open the publish PR, one has to jump on [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel to discuss the publication date with the other blog editors. The team confirms the date, suggest a change if needed, and once everyone is aligned , a publish PR can be created *(It's that easy!)*


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*Now how is the publication date assigned?* To open the publish PR, one has to jump on [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel to discuss the publication date with the other blog editors. The team confirms the date, suggest a change if needed, and once everyone is aligned , a publish PR can be created *(It's that easy!)*

### Now how is the publication date assigned?

To open the publish PR, one has to jump on [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel to discuss the publication date with the other blog editors. The team confirms the date, suggest a change if needed, and once everyone is aligned , a publish PR can be created *(It's that easy!)*

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:04:37Z

+to contribute to open source, to share something with the community. That
+deserves respect, especially when leaving feedback.
+
+When something needs attention:


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When something needs attention:

## When something needs attention:

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:06:00Z

+A good tip would be to start attending meetings and introducing yourself
+to your colleagues. :)
+
+**Slack:** [Join here](https://communityinviter.com/apps/kubernetes/community), then look for the [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel.


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**Slack:** [Join here](https://communityinviter.com/apps/kubernetes/community), then look for the [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel.

**Slack:** [Join here](https://slack.k8s.io), then look for the [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel.

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:07:46Z

+If you are interested in exploring other SIGs, the [community groups page](https://www.kubernetes.dev/community/community-groups/)
+has all the SIGs, their schedules, and how to join.
+
+


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TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:08:06Z

Good blog 👍🏽

TineoC · 2026-08-07T14:08:35Z

/retitle [WIP]: Add blog editor onboarding guide

DRAFT blog: how to be blog editor

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	- [Open PRs on k/contributor-site](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/pulls)
	- [Open PRs on k/contributor-site](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Apr+label%3Aarea%2Fblog)


		- [Blog-specific exceptions](https://kubernetes.io/docs/contribute/blog/article-submission/#article-content)

		*I know it's a lot to take in at once,and that's okay. Start with one thing,

	*I know it's a lot to take in at once,and that's okay. Start with one thing,
	*I know it's a lot to take in at once, and that's okay. Start with one thing,


		The blog publishes to one or both of these two sites:

		- [kubernetes.io](https://kubernetes.io) : the main Kubernetes blog, stored in the [k/website GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/website/)

	- [kubernetes.dev](https://www.kubernetes.dev) : the contributor blog, stored in the [k/contributor-site GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/)
	- [kubernetes.dev](https://www.kubernetes.dev): the contributor blog, stored in the [k/contributor-site GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubernetes/contributor-site/)


		## The details that are easy to miss

		This is the part I really want you to slow down on. These are the small things that quietly delay publication.


		Hugo uses `1-01-01` as its default when no publish date is set yet.

		ALWAYS CHECK ON MOBILE TOO


		Replace `{YYYY}`, `{MM}`, `{DD}`, and `{slug}` with the actual values.

		Now how is the publication date assigned? To open the publish PR, one has to jump on [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel to discuss the publication date with the other blog editors. The team confirms the date, suggest a change if needed, and once everyone is aligned , a publish PR can be created (It's that easy!)

	When something needs attention:
	## When something needs attention:

	Slack: [Join here](https://communityinviter.com/apps/kubernetes/community), then look for the [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel.
	Slack: [Join here](https://slack.k8s.io), then look for the [#sig-docs-blog](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/CJDHVD54J) channel.

		If you are interested in exploring other SIGs, the [community groups page](https://www.kubernetes.dev/community/community-groups/)
		has all the SIGs, their schedules, and how to join.

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