This PR implements comprehensive blog management functionality for the Store area, following the same pattern as the News Store implementation from PR #617. Store managers can now manage blog posts with full CRUD operations while respecting store-level permissions.

Problem

Store managers previously had no way to manage blog posts from their store dashboard. All blog management was restricted to the main Admin area, requiring elevated permissions and access to all stores' content.

Solution

Extended the Store area with complete blog management capabilities by:

1. Added Blog Permission for Store Managers

• Updated PermissionExtensions.cs to include StandardPermission.ManageBlog for Store manager role
• Ensures store managers have appropriate permissions to access blog functionality

2. Created Blog Controller for Store Area

• Implemented BlogController.cs with full CRUD operations:
  • List: Server-side grid with pagination and filtering
  • Create: Form validation and store-scoped creation
  • Edit: Localization support with preview functionality
  • Delete: Authorization checks and confirmation
  • Comments: Management with moderation capabilities
• All actions include proper store-level authorization to ensure managers only access their store's content

3. Built Complete UI Components

• List View: Kendo Grid displaying blog posts with action buttons
• Create/Edit Views: Tabbed interface with comprehensive forms
• Partial Views: Modular components for Info, SEO, and Comments tabs
• Consistent styling matching existing Store area design patterns

4. Enhanced Security & Authorization

• Store-scoped access control (users only manage their store's blog posts)
• Anti-forgery token protection on all forms
• Input validation and proper error handling
• Role-based authorization on all controller actions

Key Features

• ✅ Full CRUD Operations: Create, read, update, delete blog posts
• ✅ Multi-language Support: Localized content and SEO settings
• ✅ Rich Content Management: Editor with media support and tagging
• ✅ Comments Moderation: View and manage blog post comments
• ✅ SEO Optimization: Meta tags, descriptions, and SEO-friendly URLs
• ✅ Scheduled Publishing: Start and end date controls
• ✅ Store Boundaries: Managers only access their store's content

Technical Implementation

The implementation reuses existing infrastructure:

• Leverages IBlogViewModelService for business logic
• Uses existing BlogPostModel and related models
• Integrates with current permission and authorization systems
• Follows established Store area patterns and conventions

UI Preview

The interface provides an intuitive grid-based view of blog posts with easy access to creation, editing, and management functions. Store managers can efficiently handle their blog content without needing access to the main Admin area.

Files Changed

• Permission System: PermissionExtensions.cs
• Controller: BlogController.cs (new)
• Views: Complete Blog view hierarchy with partials
• Configuration: Updated _ViewImports.cshtml for model access

This change enables store managers to maintain their blog content independently while maintaining security boundaries and consistent user experience with other Store area functionality.

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