What it is
The Simple Blog module integrates a complete blog directly into your PrestaShop store, with no external platforms.
You create, edit and publish articles from the PrestaShop back office, organised into categories and with optional comments.
Every article and every category has its own SEO fields and friendly URL.
Why your e-shop should have a blog
An active blog is an SEO and content marketing tool for an online store. Blog articles can bring traffic from search engines, build brand trust and educate customers. With a blog inside the store itself, management stays in the PrestaShop back office.
Key features
Full article management
Create, edit and publish blog articles directly from the PrestaShop back office. Each article supports:
- Title, body text and cover image
- Publication date and status (published or unpublished)
- Blog category for content organisation
- SEO fields: meta title, meta description, friendly URL
- Rich text editor for text formatting
Organisation with categories
Organise your articles into blog categories, for example "Buying Guides", "News", "Tips" or "Technology". Each category has its own page, SEO settings and friendly URL, and visitors can easily find the content that interests them.
Comments with admin replies
You can enable comments on your articles. Administrators can reply to comments, approve them or delete them.
Blog data backup
Built-in backup functionality for safe export and import of blog data, useful when migrating to a new server or recovering after an incident.
Complete back office
- Article list with filtering and search
- Category list with hierarchy
- Comment management with status filtering
- Blog display and behaviour settings
Blog and SEO
A regularly updated blog gives Google new content to index. Each article can target different long-tail keywords that potential customers search for, for example "how to choose a laptop" or "best products for X". These searches bring visitors who are still in the research phase, before deciding to buy.
Use cases
- "Top 10 products for [category]": buying guides
- "How to use [product] correctly": usage guides
- "New arrivals [month]": product announcements
- "Special offers and deals": promotional content
Benefits for the merchant
- Organic traffic: each published article is a new entry point from Google
- Trust: informed buyers who read your blog gain more confidence
- Repeat visits: the blog gives users a reason to come back
- Internal linking: articles can link to product pages
- Social media content: articles provide ready-made material for posts
Who it is for
Every PrestaShop store that wants to build organic presence in Google, keep customers informed and develop a trustworthy brand, without using an external content management system.
Frequently asked questions
What does Simple Blog do?
It integrates a complete blog into PrestaShop, with article, category and comment management from the back office.
Does it have SEO fields?
Yes. Each article has a meta title, meta description and friendly URL, and each category has its own SEO settings.
Are comments supported?
Yes. You can enable comments, and administrators can reply, approve or delete them.
Can I move the blog data?
Yes. There is built-in backup functionality for exporting and importing blog data.
Get in touch
If you are interested in the Simple Blog module, or would like to discuss how to start a blog in your store, contact us. We are here to help you find the best solution for your online store. You can also call us on +30 215 215 1362.