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Blog posts template

The Blog posts template controls the layout and content of individual blog articles. It displays the post title, featured image, published date, and article content, along with any additional sections you’ve added—like related posts, a signup form, or promotional banners. Use this template to create a consistent, branded reading experience for your store’s blog.

Blog post section

Blog post section shown in the Shopify editor

SettingDescription
Color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme.
Image display widthChoose whether the featured image stays within the theme's normal padding or extends beyond it for a more immersive layout. Extended allows the image to break out of the usual bounds, while within bounds keeps it aligned with the page content.
Article image aspect ratioControl the aspect ratio of the featured image.
Show article details in hero on desktopDisplay the featured image as a hero overlaying the title and other post information on desktop screen sizes.
Details in hero styleChoose to use a gradient that blends or contrasts the image to improve readability. Only applies if showing as hero.
Show article tagsShow button links displaying article tags. The tags can be used to categorize blogs keeping like content together and helping users find further related content.
Show article publish dateShow when the article was published.
Show article authors nameShow when the article author.
Show share buttonShow a button at the end of the article that will allow users to easily share the article with a friend or on social media.
Section spacing & borderSee shared settings > Section spacing & border. Associated settings below.
Section animationsAnimate section when scrolled into view.

Blog post section settings in use


Shared settings

These settings are common to several sections and work the same way wherever they appear. Once you learn how they work in one place, you'll recognize them elsewhere.

Spacing and border

The section Spacing & Border settings allow you to control how much vertical space line between your sections. Mix and match to find what works for you. Show a stylistic border between sections to emphasize the break between content.

SettingDescription
Top spacingHow much spacing applies to the top of this section.
Bottom spacingHow much spacing applies to the bottom of this section.
Show bottom borderShow a stylistic border at the bottom of the section spacing
Visual example.

Showing section height settings in action