Accordion dynamic content settings

Overview #

The Dynamic content settings - Accordion is a core theme setting group designed to manage how dynamic content is displayed across your site in an accordion format. These settings control the app-wide look and feel, influencing how content is dynamically presented to enhance user experience. While these settings are generally applied globally, they can be overridden at the section or block level for more specific customization.

Key components and functionality #

Dynamic content settings - Accordion

This setting group is focused on organizing information in expandable tabs, which can improve user experience by allowing visitors to access more information without overwhelming them with content.

Blog

This setting allows you to select a specific blog from which content will be dynamically pulled. It is essential for displaying blog-related content within the accordion.

Tag

This setting enables you to filter content by a specific tag. It requires selecting a blog in the setting above to function correctly.

Number of items

This setting controls the number of items displayed within the accordion. You can set a range from 0 to 50, with a default value of 0. Adjusting this setting allows you to manage the amount of content shown to users.

Show excerpt

This checkbox setting determines whether an excerpt of the content is displayed within the accordion. By default, this setting is false. Enabling it can provide users with a preview of the content, encouraging them to explore further.

Show link to content

This checkbox setting allows you to automatically display a button linking to the full content. This setting is useful for guiding users to more detailed information or related content.

Usage examples #

1. Displaying Blog Content: You might consider using the Blog and Tag settings to dynamically pull and display content from a specific blog. This can be particularly useful for showcasing recent posts or featured articles in an organized manner.

2. Managing Content Volume: Adjusting the Number of items setting can help control how much content is visible at once. For instance, setting it to a lower number can keep the page clean and focused, while a higher number can provide more comprehensive information.

3. Enhancing User Engagement: Enabling the Show excerpt and Show link to content settings can provide users with a snippet of the content and a clear call-to-action to explore further. This might increase user interaction and time spent on the site.

By utilizing these settings, you can effectively manage how dynamic content is presented on your site, ensuring it is both engaging and easy to navigate for users.