How to add Emojis to your Ghost blog

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Emojis are a great way to add visual interest and personality to your Ghost blog posts. They can also help to break up long blocks of text and make your content more engaging for your readers.

What are emojis?

Emojis are small pictures that people use to express their feelings, emotions, and ideas when they are communicating online. They are often used in text messages, social media posts, and emails to help convey the tone or mood of the message.

How to add Emojis from a mobile phone?

  1. First, you must open the Emoji keyboard on your device or computer. The method for doing this will depend on your operating system and device.
  2. Once you have the Emoji keyboard open, you can browse through the available Emojis to find the one you want to use.
  3. You can also use the search bar at the top of the keyboard to search for specific Emojis.
  4. Once you've found the Emoji you want to use, click on it to add it to your text. The Emoji will appear in the text wherever your cursor is positioned.
  5. You can also use Emojis to replace words in your text. For example, you could replace the word "happy" with a 😊 Emoji to make your text more expressive.
  6. Once you've finished adding Emojis to your content, preview your post to ensure they display. If using a custom theme, you may need to adjust the CSS to ensure the Emojis are appropriately styled.

How to add emojis if you are writing from a desktop?

  1. First, open your Ghost editor and create a new post or edit an existing one.
  2. Click on the place where you want to add an Emoji. This can be within the body of your text, in the post title, or a custom HTML block.
  3. You can use websites such as https://getemoji.com/ or https://emojipedia.org/
  4. Browse through the available Emojis to find the one you want to use. You can also use the search bar to search for specific Emojis.
  5. Once you've found the Emoji you want to use, copy/paste the desired Emoji.
  6. You can also use Emojis to replace words in your text. For example, you could replace the word "happy" with a 😊 Emoji to make your text more expressive.
  7. Once you've finished adding Emojis to your content, preview your post to ensure they display. If using a custom theme, you may need to adjust the CSS to ensure the Emojis are appropriately styled.

Keep in mind that Emojis should be used. While they can add visual interest to your content, too many Emojis can distract you and make it look unprofessional. Use them to emphasize key points or to add personality to your writing, but do what is necessary.

And that's it! With these simple steps, you can add Emojis to your Ghost content, making it more engaging and appealing for your readers. Remember to use them and to get the best results.