Understand and change the layout of blog

 

Understanding and Changing the Blog Layout in WordPress

The blog layout in WordPress controls how your posts appear on the website. You can customize it using themes, page builders, or theme settings.

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1. Understanding Blog Layouts in WordPress

The layout determines how blog posts are displayed. Common blog layouts include:
🔹 List Layout – Posts appear in a vertical list.
🔹 Grid Layout – Posts are arranged in multiple columns.
🔹 Masonry Layout – Staggered grid-style posts.
🔹 Full-Width Layout – A single column with large images.

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2. How to Change the Blog Layout

Method 1: Change Blog Layout from Theme Settings

Most themes allow layout changes through the Customizer:

1. Go to Appearance > Customize.
2. Click on Blog or Posts Settings.
3. Look for options like Layout, Blog Style, or Blog Archive.
4. Choose List, Grid, Masonry, or Full-width.
5. Click Publish to save changes.

✅ Themes with Built-in Layout Options: Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, Kadence

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Method 2: Change Layout Using a Page Builder (Elementor, Divi)

If your theme doesn’t have enough customization options, use a page builder:

1. Install and Activate Elementor (or any page builder).
2. Go to Pages > Add New and create a Blog Page.
3. Use Elementor’s Posts Widget to customize the blog layout.
4. Adjust the number of columns, images, and post excerpts.
5. Click Publish and assign the page as your blog under Settings > Reading.

✅ Best Page Builders: Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder