How to Use Dynamic Templates for Blog Posts

Dynamic templates allow you to automate the layout of your blog posts, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all posts. By using global blocks, you can create a single template that applies to every post automatically.

1. Creating a Dynamic Template

Before assigning a template, ensure your blog post layout includes Dynamic Elements such as

• Post Title
• Featured Image
• Post Excerpt
• Post Date

Once these elements are in place, follow these steps:

1. Open the Block Settings on the left.
2. Click Make It Global.
3. A condition settings panel will open.

2. Assigning the Template to All Blog Posts

By default, the global block will be applied only to the current post. To apply it across all blog posts:

1. In the condition settings, select Posts instead of individual pages.
2. Click Apply to All Posts to ensure every blog post uses this template.
3. If you want to exclude a specific post, select it and choose Exclude.
4. Click Save to confirm changes.
5. Update the page to finalize the global template.

3. Testing the Template on a New Blog Post

To verify that the dynamic template works:

1. Open the CMS Dashboard.
2. Click Add New Post or Duplicate an Existing Post.
3. Enter a Post Title, add a Featured Image, and write a New Excerpt.
4. Publish the post and save changes.
5. Click Edit to preview the layout.

Since the dynamic template is applied globally, the new post will automatically follow the same structure without requiring manual formatting.

4. Benefits of Using Dynamic Templates

• Consistency: Every post maintains a uniform design.
• Efficiency: No need to manually format each blog post.
• Easy Updates: Modify the template once, and changes apply to all posts.
• Scalability: Ideal for blogs with frequent updates.

By implementing dynamic templates, you streamline blog management while maintaining a professional and polished design across your entire website.