Access the Blog Theme Options via Appearance > Customize > Blog or via Appearance > Theme Options > Blog.
Default Post Layout
Set the default Layout of the Blog pages i.e. Index, Archive, Categories.
Column 1 Sidebar
If you have chosen a Post Layout to contain a sidebar, you can choose which side to use on Column 1 here. See Appearance > Customize > General > Sidebars to create more than the default 2 sidebar widget areas.
Column 2 Sidebar
If you have chosen a Post Layout to contain a sidebar, you can choose which side to use on Column 2 here. See Appearance > Customize > General > Sidebars to create more than the default 2 sidebar widget areas.
Layout Format
Select the display Format of the posts on Blog pages.
- Normal will display posts stack on top of each other
- Grid will display the posts a grid layout
- Masonry Grid will display the posts as a grid layout and optimal position based on available vertical space, like a mason fitting stones in a wall
Boxed Post Style
This option allows you to display posts with a Boxed / Non-Boxed style.
- Disabled Boxed Style
- Enabled Boxed Style
The Boxed Style is set via the Appearance > Customize > Customize Skins > Body > Element Areas
Grid Columns
Set the number of Columns to display the posts in. Layout Format has to be set to Grid or Masonry Grid.
Search
Add a Search Bar to the Blog pages. Choose from the following options:
- Disabled
- Search Bar – A traditional search bar which will display the results on a search page
- Search Filter – Search the posts on that current blog page and it will filter the posts based on the keyword entered
- Search Filter + Highlight – This option uses the Search Filter as above, with the added feature of Highlighting the keyword entered within the post
Pagination
Choose the Blog pagination style using the following options:
- Ajax Click Load – This option dynamically loads the posts onto the Blog page and displays a Load More button when more posts are available to load
- Ajax Scroll Load – This option is the same as above but instead of a Load More button, it will display more posts when you scroll to the bottom of the page
- Page Numbers – This option uses the traditional method of displaying page numbers
The number of posts displayed per page or per ajax load is set via WordPress Admin > Settings > Reading > Blog pages show at most
Featured Image
Choose where to display the Featured Image of a Post. This option can be overwritten via the Post > General > Featured Image Display
Share Post
Display Social Icons at the bottom of each Single Post. You must set which icons to use via WordPress Admin > Appearance > Theme Optons > Social Media
Related Posts
Choose to display the Related Posts at the bottom of each Single Post or disable Related Posts.
Archive Date Format
Choose the Date Format for Archive Pages – See the WordPress formatting guide here.
Single Date Format
Choose the Date Format for Single Posts – See the WordPress formatting guide here.
Date Position
Choose where to position the Date on Archive & Single Posts.
Display Date
Choose where to display the Post Date or choose to disable Post Date.
Display Author
Choose where to display the Post Author or choose to disable Author.
Display Categories
Choose where to display the Post Categories or choose to disable Post Categories.
Display Tags
Choose where to display the Post Tags or choose to disable Post Tags.
Display Like
Choose where to display the Post Like icon or choose to disable Like Icon.
Display Comments
Choose where to display the Post Comments or choose to disable Comments.
Image Alignment
Choose what position to align Blog Page Images.
Blog Page – Image Lightbox
Choose to enable or disable the lightbox script on Blog Page Images.
Blog Page – Image Effect
Choose from the following effects to apply to Blog Page Images
- None
- Frame
- Black & White
- Black & White Frame
Blog Page – Image Size
Enter the Blog Image size. Choose from the following sizes: thumbnail, medium, large, full or set a custom size e.g. 980×400
Single Post – Image Lightbox
Choose to enable or disable the lightbox script on Single Post Images.
Single Post – Image Effect
Choose from the following effects to apply to Single Post Images
- None
- Frame
- Black & White
- Black & White Frame
Single Post – Image Size
Enter the Singe Post Image size. Choose from the following sizes: thumbnail, medium, large, full or set a custom size e.g. 980×400