Overview #
The Blog content section is designed to display a blog's content with various customizable display settings. This section allows users to manage how blog posts are presented on their site, offering flexibility in layout and functionality to enhance user engagement and content visibility.
Key components and functionality #
Display filters
This setting allows you to enable or disable filters for the blog content. Filters can help users navigate through blog posts more efficiently by categorizing content based on specific criteria.
- Enable filters: This checkbox allows you to turn on filters for the blog content. Default: false
Grid display options
These settings control how the blog posts are displayed in a grid format, both on desktop and mobile devices.
- Enable grid size interface: Allows users to choose the grid size for displaying blog posts. Default: true
- Default grid size: Sets the default number of columns for the grid on desktop. Options include "three-column" and "four-column". Default: three-column
- Default grid size - Mobile: Sets the default number of columns for the grid on mobile devices. Options include "one-column" and "two-column". Default: two-column
Posts per page
This setting determines the number of blog posts displayed per page.
- Posts per page: Allows you to set the number of posts shown on each page. The range is from 1 to 48. Default: 24
Sorting options
These settings allow you to define how blog posts are sorted and in what order they appear.
- Sort by: Choose the criteria for sorting blog posts. Options include "title" and "date published".
- Sort order: Define the order in which the posts are sorted. Options include "ascending" and "descending".
Usage examples #
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Enabling filters for better navigation: By enabling the filter option, users can categorize blog posts by tags or categories, making it easier for visitors to find specific content.
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Customizing grid layout: Adjust the grid size to display blog posts in a three-column layout on desktop and a two-column layout on mobile. This ensures optimal viewing experiences across devices.
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Setting posts per page: If you have a large number of blog posts, setting a higher number of posts per page can reduce the need for pagination, allowing users to scroll through more content seamlessly.
These settings provide a robust framework for managing blog content presentation, ensuring that users can tailor the display to meet their specific needs and preferences.
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