🧭 Introduction

Storifal is a modern content publishing platform built with creators in mind. Whether you're a writer, storyteller, educator, or hobbyist, Storifal provides the tools you need to bring your ideas to life and share them with the world — all in a beautifully designed, intuitive interface.

Our mission is to simplify the blogging experience while offering powerful features like a rich text editor, secure authentication, analytics, and profile customization. Storifal is built on the modern web stack, offering both performance and scalability.

This documentation serves as your complete guide to navigating and utilizing Storifal's capabilities. You'll find detailed information on setting up your account, creating and managing blogs, customizing your profile, understanding analytics, and accessing support.

Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to expand your digital presence, Storifal is here to support you every step of the way.

🚀 Getting Started

  • Visit storifal.vercel.app - This is the official Storifal website. Start by navigating to the platform using this link in your browser.
  • Create an account - Click on the "Sign Up" button and register using your email or Google account. This gives you access to personalized features and your own blog space.
  • Set up your profile- Once you're logged in, head over to your profile section. Add your name, profile picture, a short bio, and any other personal details you want your readers to see.
  • Start writing your blog- Navigate to the "Create" section and start drafting your content using Storifal's powerful rich text editor. Add a title, write your post, insert images, and publish when you're ready.

✨ Core Features

  • Rich Text Editor (Tiptap) - Write and format your blogs with a smooth, intuitive editor powered by Tiptap. It supports headings, bold/italic text, lists, links, images, and more - giving you full creative control.
  • Blog Publishing & Drafts - Whether you're ready to share your thoughts or still fine-tuning them, you can publish your post or save it as a draft to continue later.
  • Image Upload via Cloudinary - Upload and manage high-quality images for your blogs using Cloudinary integration. Fast, secure, and optimized for performance.
  • Analytics Dashboard - Track views, engagement, and performance of your published content with a simple yet insightful analytics panel (Coming Soon).
  • Dark Mode UI - Enjoy a sleek and elegant dark-themed interface that enhances readability and reduces eye strain during night-time writing or reading.

🔐 Authentication

Storifal ensures your data is protected with a secure authentication system. Users can sign up using a custom email and password or choose a quicker route with Google OAuth.

After signing up, email verification is required to activate the account—adding an extra layer of security. Forgot your password? No worries—our password recovery flow helps you reset it easily via your registered email.

The entire authentication flow is powered by industry-standard technologies like JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for session handling and bcrypt for password hashing, ensuring your credentials are always encrypted and safe.

✍️ Creating Blogs

  1. Go to Create section - Navigate to the “Create” tab from your dashboard to begin drafting your blog.
  2. Write using the editor - Use the powerful, user-friendly editor (powered by Tiptap) to compose rich content with headings, links, images, and more.
  3. Add title, tags, and image - Make your blog discoverable by adding a title, selecting relevant tags, and uploading a featured image.
  4. Save as draft or publish - You can either save your blog as a draft to edit later or publish it immediately to make it live.

🧑‍🎨 Profile Customization

Your profile is your identity on Storifal. You can personalize it by updating your name, avatar, and bio to reflect who you are as a creator. From your profile dashboard, you can also view, edit, or delete your published blogs, manage drafts, and track your content performance. A well-crafted profile helps you build trust with your audience and enhances discoverability across the platform.

❓ FAQ

  • Q: Is Storifal free?

    A: Yes, all core features like writing blogs, saving drafts, and customizing your profile are completely free to use.

  • Q: Can I save a blog without publishing it?

    A: Absolutely! You can save your blog as a draft and come back to edit or publish it whenever you're ready.

🛟 Support

Need help or have questions? We're here for you. Feel free to reach out at support@storifal.com and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.