Blog Upgrades — Implementation Log

Date: June 6, 2026 Blog: Tech & SaaS Stack (fellowizsick.github.io/tech-saas-stack)

Changes Made

✅ Email Capture (ConvertKit-ready)

• Added signup form to bottom of every post (_layouts/post.html)
• Added signup form to homepage (index.html)
• Form submits to ConvertKit — update SUBSCRIPTION_ID when account is created
• Styled with blue gradient background, clean input + button

✅ FAQ Schema (SEO)

• Added JSON-LD FAQPage schema to _layouts/default.html
• Triggered by faq: frontmatter in posts — just add Q&A pairs
• Gets featured snippets on Google

✅ Coupon / Deals Page

• New page: /deals/ — 7 affiliate deals with cards, discounts, CTAs
• Added to nav bar and footer
• Deal cards highlight on hover, show discount badges
• Update affiliate IDs when approved

✅ Lead Magnet (Hosting Decision Checklist)

• New page: /hosting-checklist/ — decision matrix + scoring table
• Printable format for reader downloads
• Links to flagship comparison post

✅ Footer & Nav Updates

• Deals page link in nav bar (after category links)
• Email capture form in footer of posts

Setup Notes When ConvertKit is Ready

1. Create free ConvertKit account
2. Create a form → copy the form action URL
3. Replace SUBSCRIPTION_ID in:
   • _layouts/post.html (line ~36)
   • index.html (line ~87)
4. Create an automation: new subscriber → email them the checklist link

Cron Prompt Update Needed

The cron prompt should now add these instructions:

• For every post: link to 5+ existing posts (was 2-3)
• If comparison post: add faq: frontmatter with 4-6 Q&A
• At bottom of every post: link to /deals/ and /hosting-checklist/

Research Reference

Top blogs (WPBeginner, Backlinko, Authority Hacker) differentiate by:

1. Email-first strategy (lead magnets, nurture sequences)
2. Coupon/deals pages (3-5x conversion vs standard posts)
3. Custom visuals in every post
4. Topic clustering (15-30 posts per pillar topic)
5. Heavy internal linking (5-15 links per post)