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# Third-party blog posts

When you create blog posts using third-party apps or use custom code in Shopify Blog editor and then try to edit them in Avada SEO On Blog, you may encounter formatting inconsistencies. This happens because different apps structure and format blog content in different ways.

### Who should be aware of this?

This guide is for Shopify merchants who:

* Use multiple blog editing tools
* Already created blog posts with other apps
* Switching to SEO On Blog for their content

### Why does this happen?

When Avada SEO On Blog tries to interpret content created in other apps, it might not understand all the custom elements or formatting instructions.

#### Different system structures

Each blog editing app uses its own unique system to format and structure content:

* Different HTML markup
* Custom formatting elements
* Proprietary content blocks
* Unique styling methods

#### Incompatible custom code

* May not be recognized by our system
* Could conflict with our app's functionality
* Might create security vulnerabilities
* Can cause performance issues

### What problems might you experience?

When editing third-party blog posts in our app, you might notice:

#### Format changes

* Misaligned text and images
* Incorrect spacing between paragraphs
* Lost styling elements (bold, italic, lists)
* Broken layouts in mobile view

#### Interface conflicts

* Custom formatting tools may not work as expected
* Image placement options might become limited
* Dynamic elements might stop functioning

#### Content loss risks

* Sections of your post might disappear
* Images could become unlinked
* Previous versions of posts might become inaccessible

### How to avoid these issues

Here are steps you can take to work smoothly with your blog content:

#### For new blog posts:

1. Choose one blog editor and stick with it consistently
2. If using SEO On Blog, create all new content directly in our app
3. Take advantage of our SEO optimization tools from the start

#### For existing third-party blog posts:

1. Contact our support team immediately
2. Do not make additional edits until the issue is resolved
3. Document any specific problems you're experiencing


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