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Blog posts

The Blog posts section automatically displays blog articles from a selected blog in a grid layout. Perfect for showcasing your latest blog posts, articles, or news updates on your homepage or blog landing pages.

What it does

This section automatically creates Article Cards for blog posts:

• Displays articles from a selected blog automatically
• Shows latest articles up to a specified limit
• Each article uses an Article Card with customizable blocks
• Articles appear in a grid layout
• Automatically updates when new articles are published

Section settings explained

Blog Selection

Blog

• Select which blog to display articles from
• Articles from the selected blog will appear automatically
• Articles appear in reverse chronological order (newest first)

Number of Articles Shown

• Controls how many articles to display
• Range: 1-24 articles (default: 3)
• Shows the most recent articles up to this limit

Article card options

Each article in the Blog Posts section uses an Article Card. You can customize what information appears on each card.

Available Article Blocks

Inside each Article Card, you can add or remove these blocks:

Article Information Blocks:

• Article Title - The blog post title
• Article Excerpt - Post excerpt or summary
• Article Thumbnail - Featured image
• Article Meta - Author, date, comments count
• Article Tags - Post tags
• Article Content - Full article content
• Article Comments - Comments section
• Article Navigation - Previous/next post links

Article Group

• Organizes multiple article blocks together
• Controls spacing and layout of article information

Card Styling Options

Each article card has styling options:

• Text alignment
• Padding and spacing
• Background colors or images
• Border radius
• Color schemes

Common use cases

Latest Blog Posts

• Select your main blog
• Display 3-6 latest articles
• Use grid layout with 3 cards per row
• Add section header with "Latest Posts" and "View All" button

Featured Articles

• Create a featured blog or tag
• Display specific articles
• Use slider layout for featured display
• Highlight important content

Blog Preview

• Show blog posts on homepage
• Display 4-6 articles
• Use standard grid for easy browsing
• Add section header linking to full blog

Editorial Layout

• Enable scattered cards for magazine feel
• Mix article cards with different content
• Create editorial-style blog displays
• Perfect for lifestyle or fashion blogs

Tips for success

• Keep copy short and focused on one goal.
• Use consistent imagery and spacing.