Merge pull request #1941 from FlowFuse/update-blogs-meta-description

Add meta descriptions to the blogs

src/blog/2022/10/ff-docker-gcp.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Install FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud
 subtitle: Step by step instructions to get FlowFuse Docker running on Google Cloud
-description: Step by step instructions to get FlowFuse Docker running on Google Cloud
+description: Learn to deploy FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud Platform. Achieve a production-ready environment with email alerts, HTTPS access, and MQTT server deployment.
 date: 2022-10-14
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 tags:

src/blog/2022/12/create-http-trigger-with-authentication.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Create HTTP triggers with authentication
 subtitle: From any browser or command line you now have the ability to securely trigger your flows
-description: From any browser or command line you now have the ability to securely trigger your flows
+description: Learn how to create HTTP triggers with authentication in Node-RED using FlowFuse. Securely trigger flows from any browser or command line while safeguarding your endpoints with HTTP Basic Authentication.
 date: 2022-12-07
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 tags:

src/blog/2022/12/flowforge-gcp-https-set-up.md

@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Configure FlowFuse in Docker to secure all traffic
 subtitle: Use Let's Encrypt and Acme Companion to quickly set up FlowFuse to encrypt all traffic
-description: Use Let's Encrypt and Acme Companion to quickly set up FlowFuse to encrypt all traffic
+description: Discover how to effortlessly secure all web traffic for your FlowFuse server using Let's Encrypt and Acme Companion with Docker. Encrypt HTTP traffic for secure communication.
 date: 2022-12-09
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 tags:
     - posts
     - flowfuse
     - how-to
+    - Acme Companion
+    - Let's Encrypt
 ---
 
 Following on from our [previous article](/blog/2022/10/ff-docker-gcp/) in which we covered how to run FlowFuse in Docker on Google’s Cloud Platform, today we are going to look at how to secure HTTP traffic to your FlowFuse server.

src/blog/2022/12/node-red-flow-best-practice.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Format your Node-RED flows for better team collaboration
 subtitle: From formatting your flows for readability to providing clear comments on nodes and groups, a little bit of effort upfront can save your team a lot of headaches down the road
-description: From formatting your flows for readability to providing clear comments on nodes and groups, a little bit of effort upfront can save your team a lot of headaches down the road
+description: Learn best practices for formatting Node-RED flows to enhance team collaboration. From descriptive group names to clear switch explanations, optimize your flows for readability and efficiency.
 date: 2022-12-05
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 tags:

src/blog/2022/12/what-flowforge-adds-to-node-red.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Why you need FlowFuse when you already have Node-RED?
 subtitle: FlowFuse makes developer collaboration, flow deployment, and scaling of infrastructure easy when working with Node-RED
-description: FlowFuse makes developer collaboration, flow deployment, and scaling of infrastructure easy when working with Node-RED
+description: Discover how FlowFuse enhances Node-RED with easy developer collaboration, flow deployment, and infrastructure scaling. Maximize the value of your Node-RED projects effortlessly.
 date: 2022-12-15
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 tags:

src/blog/2023/02/3-quick-node-red-tips-1.md

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Node-RED Tips - Wiring Shortcuts
 subtitle: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
-description: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
+description: "Learn three valuable Node-RED tips to enhance your workflow: search nodes efficiently, split code sections with link nodes, and link multiple inputs/outputs in one command."
 date: 2023-02-07 18:00:00
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /images/blog/nr-quicktips.jpg
 tags:
     - posts 
     - node-red
     - how-to
+    - node-red tips
 ---
 
 There is usually more than one way to complete a given task in software and Node-RED is no exception. In this blog post we are going to share three useful tips to save yourself time when working on your flows.

src/blog/2023/03/3-quick-node-red-tips-5.md

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Node-RED Tips - Importing, Exporting, and Grouping Flows
 subtitle: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
-description: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
+description: "Learn how to save time on Node-RED with three essential techniques: exporting and importing flows, accessing example flows from custom nodes, and organizing nodes using groups for improved clarity and management."
 date: 2023-03-27 12:00:00
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /images/blog/nr-quicktips.jpg
 tags:
     - posts 
     - node-red
     - how-to
+    - node-red tips
 ---
 
 There is usually more than one way to complete a given task in software, and Node-RED is no exception. In each of this series of blog posts, we are going to share three useful tips to save yourself time when working on your flows.

src/blog/2023/03/comparing-node-red-dashboards.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Comparing Node-RED Dashboards Solutions
 subtitle: One of the most common features Node-RED users add to their flows is a dashboard, we compaure the 3 most popular options.
-description: One of the most common features Node-RED users add to their flows is a dashboard, we compaure the 3 most popular options.
+description: Explore a thorough comparison of Node-RED dashboard solutions, covering installation, UI elements, support, and future development plans.
 date: 2023-03-13
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /images/blog/db-comparison.jpg

src/blog/2023/03/integration-platform-for-edge-computing.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: 'Node-RED: The Integration Platform for IIoT Edge Computing & PLCs'
-subtitle: 
-description: Node-RED is widely adopted by leading IoT gateway and PLC to be their standard data integration platform.
+subtitle: Node-RED's Role in IIoT Edge Computing & PLC Integration
+description: Discover why Node-RED is the go-to integration platform for IIoT edge computing and PLCs, embraced by leading vendors for its versatility and ease of use.
 date: 2023-03-06
 authors: ["ian-skerrett"]
 image: /blog/2023/03/images/integration-platform-blog-image.jpg

src/blog/2023/03/terminology-changes.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Terminology Changes
 subtitle: Applications, Instances & Devices - the new way forward for FlowFuse
-description: Applications, Instances & Devices - the new way forward for FlowFuse
+description: "FlowFuse introduces new terminology: Applications, Instances & Devices for better organization and management."
 date: 2023-03-16 14:00:00.0
 authors: ["joe-pavitt"]
 image: /blog/2023/03/images/concept-changes.png

src/blog/2023/03/why-should-you-use-node-red-function-nodes.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: The benefits and drawbacks of using Node-RED function nodes
 subtitle: In this blog post, I will discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of using Function nodes in your next Node-RED project.
-description: In this blog post, I will discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of using Function nodes in your next Node-RED project.
+description: Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Function nodes in Node-RED projects, balancing customizability with simplicity for optimal flow design.
 date: 2023-03-20
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /blog/2023/03/images/function-nodes.png

src/blog/2023/04/3-quick-node-red-tips-6.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Node-RED Tips - Subflows, Link Nodes, and the Range Node
 subtitle: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
-description: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
+description: "Learn how to streamline your Node-RED projects with these essential tips: Subflows, Link Nodes, and Range Node for efficient workflow organization."
 date: 2023-04-20 12:00:00
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /images/blog/nr-quicktips.jpg

src/blog/2023/04/securing-node-red-in-production.md

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Securing Node-RED
-subtitle: In this blog post, I will cover some of the key steps to securing Node-RED projects.
-description: In this blog post, I will cover some of the key steps to securing Node-RED projects.
+subtitle: Step-by-step guide for securing your Node-RED projects.
+description: Explore essential steps for securing Node-RED projects, from LAN access control to encrypted traffic, ensuring robust protection for your projects.
 date: 2023-04-05
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /blog/2023/04/images/security-header.png
 tags:
     - posts
     - node-red
     - how-to
+    - securing node-red
 ---
 
 Node-RED is very easy to get up and running. Whether you run it locally, in Docker, on a Raspberry Pi, or on a service such as FlowFuse Cloud you can have a project up and running in minutes.

src/blog/2023/05/bringing-high-availability-to-node-red.md

@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Bringing High Availability to Node-RED
 subtitle: How we are tackling the hard problems of HA in FlowFuse
-description: How we are tackling the hard problems of HA in FlowFuse
+description: Explore how FlowFuse tackles HA challenges, statefulness, and work routing, revolutionizing Node-RED's reliability.
 date: 2023-06-02 12:00:00
 authors: ["nick-oleary"]
 image: /images/blog/tile-ha-nr.jpg
+tags:
+    - posts
+    - node-red
+    - high availablity 
 ---
 
 Many companies look to deploy Node-RED into use cases that require the application

src/blog/2023/05/chatgpt-nodered-fcn-node.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Chat GPT in Node-RED Function Nodes
 subtitle: New Node-RED function with embedded ChatGPT is now open-sourced and available to use!
-description: Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips.
+description: Discover how ChatGPT integrates with Node-RED function nodes, enabling automated code generation. Explore the prompt engineering process and additional features.
 date: 2023-05-02 12:00:00
 authors: ["joe-pavitt", "stephen-mclaughlin"]
 image: /images/blog/tile-chatgpt-fcn-node.jpg
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ tags:
     - node-red
     - community
     - how-to
+    - chatgpt
 ---
 
 Recently we [posted a demo of ChatGPT integration in a Node-RED function node](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/flowforge_chatgpt-with-node-red-function-nodes-activity-7052725869684953088-2yOA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) 

src/blog/2023/05/device-agent-as-a-service.md

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Running the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on a Raspberry Pi
 subtitle: Step by step guide to run the device agent as a service
-description: Step by step guide to run the device agent as a service
+description: Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on your Raspberry Pi with this step-by-step guide. Ensure uninterrupted operation even after device restarts.
 date: 2023-05-02
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /blog/2023/05/images/agent-on-pi.png
 tags:
     - posts
     - flowfuse
     - how-to
+    - raspberry pi 
 ---
 
 FlowFuse's device agent allows you to manage and run your Node-RED instances on

src/blog/2023/05/visualize-production-data-via-modbus-in-node-red.md

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Using Node-RED to Visualize Industrial Production Data via Modbus
 subtitle: Using Node-RED to Visualize Industrial Production Data via Modbus.
-description: Step by step guide to getting started with Modbus and Node-RED
+description: Learn to visualize industrial production data using Node-RED & Modbus. Transform raw data into actionable insights accessible via web browsers.
 date: 2023-05-10
 authors: ["andrew-lynch"]
 image: /blog/2023/05/images/modbus-1.jpg
 tags:
     - posts
     - node-red
     - how-to
+    - modbus
 ---
 
 In manufacturing companies there is often a small set of production data, currently only available to an equipment operator through the HMI, which would be enormously valuable to a greater audience if there were some way to easily display and share it.

src/blog/2023/06/3-quick-node-red-tips-7.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Node-RED Tips - Dashboard Edition
 subtitle: Save yourself time when working with Node-RED Dashboards with these three tips.
-description: Save yourself time when working with Node-RED Dashboards with these three tips.
+description: Learn three practical tips for improving your Node-RED Dashboard workflow, such as creating responsive layouts, adding multiple data series to charts, and persisting slider values.
 date: 2023-06-01 12:00:00
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: /images/blog/nr-quicktips.jpg
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ tags:
     - how-to
     - node-red
     - dashboard
+    - node-red tips
 ---
 
 There is usually more than one way to complete a given task in software, and Node-RED is no exception. In each of this series of blog posts, we are going to share three useful tips to save yourself time when working on your flows.

src/blog/2023/07/images-in-node-red-dashboards.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: How to add images to Node-RED dashboards when using FlowFuse
 subtitle: Import your images into your Node-RED dashboards, wherever you are running your instances
-description: Import your images into your Node-RED dashboards, wherever you are running your instances
+description: Learn to enhance Node-RED dashboards with images using FlowFuse. Pull images from URLs, store locally, and serve them in your dashboards.
 date: 2023-07-21
 authors: ["rob-marcer"]
 image: blog/2023/07/images/add-images-in-node-red-header.png

src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md

@@ -1,10 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Creating a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED
 subtitle: Detailed instructions on how to create a Node-RED dashboard that shows historical data.
-description: Detailed instructions on how to create a Node-RED dashboard that shows historical data.
+description: Discover how to build a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED. Capture, store, and visualize data for insightful analysis.
 date: 2023-07-18
 authors: ["andrew-lynch"]
 image: blog/2023/07/images/historical-data-dashboard.png
+tags:
+    - posts
+    - node-red
+    - dashboard
+    - influxdb
 ---
 
 Every new dashboard is met with the fast-following request, “can we save this data and somehow look back on it?”  Yes, you can, and let’s use InfluxDB to make it happen!

src/blog/2023/08/open-source-is-a-tier-not-competition.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Our Open Source offering is a tier, not our competition"
-subtitle: 
-description: Often our customers think we're competing against ourself, we're not
+subtitle: Discover the perspective on open source as a valuable tier, not competition.
+description: Gain insights into FlowFuse's approach to its open-source tier versus its paid offerings. Understand why the open-source model is considered a tier, not competition.
 date: 2023-08-18
 authors: ["zeger-jan-van-de-weg"]
 image: "/blog/2023/08/images/matt-hardy-waves.jpg"

src/blog/2023/09/chatgpt-for-node-red-developers.md

@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: How ChatGPT improves Node-RED Developer Experience
 subtitle: Language models have made an impact in the Node-RED community
-description: Language models have made an impact in the Node-RED community
+description: Discover how ChatGPT enhances Node-RED development, from generating code to interpreting flows, and explore its impact on the community.
 authors: ["zeger-jan-van-de-weg"]
 image: blog/2023/09/images/chatgpt-node-red-dx-tile.png
 date: 2023-09-23
 tags:
     - posts
     - node-red
+    - chatgpt
 ---
 
 ChatGPT has the potential to have a significant impact on the Node-RED community. It is a powerful language model that can be used to generate flows, interpret them, and provide documentation, maybe soon even write the flow! The combination of ChatGPT, or generative AI at large, with Node-RED can significantly improve the developer experience with Node-RED. In this post we’ll review what the community has already built.

src/blog/2023/09/dashboard-chart-for-rest-api-data.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Charting REST API Data in a Dashboard
 subtitle: Within a couple of minutes you'll learn how to request data from a REST endpoint and build a chart to display data points
-description: Within a couple of minutes you'll learn how to request data from a REST endpoint and build a chart to display data points
+description: Explore step-by-step instructions on fetching data from a REST API and crafting a dynamic dashboard chart effortlessly.
 authors: ["zeger-jan-van-de-weg"]
 image: blog/2023/09/images/tile-restapi-dashboard.png
 date: 2023-09-20
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ tags:
     - how-to
     - node-red
     - dashboard
+    - rest api
 ---
 
 There are many different ways to get data for a Node-RED dashboard. One common

src/blog/2023/09/dashboard-notebook-layout.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Dynamic Markdown, Tables & Notebooks with Dashboard 2.0
 subtitle: A dive into the new features available in 0.4.0 - The "Notebook" Layout and new dynamic Markdown & Table widgets.
-description: A dive into the new features available in 0.4.0 - The "Notebook" Layout and new dynamic Markdown & Table widgets.
+description: Explore the latest features in Dashboard 2.0's v0.4.0 release, including "Notebook" layout, dynamic Markdown & Table widgets, and additional enhancements.
 date: 2023-09-06
 authors: ["joe-pavitt"]
 image: "/blog/2023/09/images/db-notebook-tile.png"
@@ -87,4 +87,4 @@ The above demonstrates just a few of the new features in the 0.4.0 Release, but
 As always, thanks for reading and your interested in Dashboard 2.0. If you have any feature requests, bugs/complaints or general feedback, please do reach out, and raise issues on our relevant [GitHub repository](https://github.com/FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard).
 
 - [Dashboard 2.0 Activity Tracker](https://github.com/orgs/FlowFuse/projects/15/views/1)
-- [Dashboard 2.0 Planning Board](https://github.com/orgs/FlowFuse/projects/15/views/4)
+- [Dashboard 2.0 Planning Board](https://github.com/orgs/FlowFuse/projects/15/views/4)

src/blog/2023/09/flow-viewer.md

@@ -1,14 +1,16 @@
 ---
 title: Share & Preview Flows on flows.nodered.org
 subtitle: FlowFuse has just contributed an interactive "Flow Viewer" to flows.nodered.org, allowing users to preview flows, and embed them in articles & forum posts.
-description: FlowFuse has just contributed an interactive "Flow Viewer" to flows.nodered.org, allowing users to preview flows, and embed them in articles & forum posts.
+description: Explore FlowFuse's latest contribution to flows.nodered.org, an interactive "Flow Viewer" for sharing and embedding flows in articles and forum posts.
 date: 2023-09-20
 authors: ["joe-pavitt"]
 image: "/blog/2023/09/images/tile-flowviewer.jpg"
 tags:
     - posts
     - news
     - community
+    - flowfuse
+    - node-red
 ---
 
 For years, Node-RED's website has provided functionality to share flows through [flows.nodered.org](https://flows.nodered.org)
@@ -55,4 +57,4 @@ If you want more control over the sizing of the viewer, you can also include a `
     allow="clipboard-read; clipboard-write" style="border: none;"></iframe>
 ```
 
-We know it's still not perfect, and there's plenty more we can do with it, but hopefully this is a welcome contribution to the Node-RED community.
+We know it's still not perfect, and there's plenty more we can do with it, but hopefully this is a welcome contribution to the Node-RED community.