# Blog posts

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&#x20;A **blog** serves as your brand's voice, resonating with potential customers and building lasting connections.&#x20;

Here's how a well-crafted blog can supercharge your online presence:

* **Brand Storytelling:** Share your brand's story, values, and mission. Let your audience connect with your vision and the "why" behind what you do.
* **Expertise & Authority:** Establish yourself as a trusted resource by providing valuable content, industry insights, and helpful tips.
* **Attract & Engage:** High-quality blog content can attract new visitors to your website and keep them coming back for more.
* **SEO Powerhouse:** Blogs optimized for search engines can significantly improve your website's ranking, driving organic traffic.
* **Building Relationships:** Foster a community around your brand by creating interactive content that invites conversation and feedback.

## How to edit a blog post template

### Static sections

You can click on the link to check out the instruction listed below.&#x20;

{% content-ref url="../pages-global-sections/header" %}
[header](https://docs.foxecom.com/sleek-theme/pages-global-sections/header)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../pages-global-sections/footer" %}
[footer](https://docs.foxecom.com/sleek-theme/pages-global-sections/footer)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../pages-global-sections/pop-up" %}
[pop-up](https://docs.foxecom.com/sleek-theme/pages-global-sections/pop-up)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Dynamic sections

{% hint style="success" %}
Steps

1. In the theme editor (**Customize**), open the template selector.
2. Select **Blog posts**, then **Default blog posts.**
3. On the left-sidebar, select **Blog posts.**
   {% endhint %}

You can add any section that is listed in [Theme sections](https://docs.foxecom.com/sleek-theme/theme-sections).  However, you're highly recommended to use the section designed specifically for the blog post:

* Title
* Content
* Share
* Navigation

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Drag and drop the blocks to change their order.&#x20;

### 1. General settings

* Change the height of the Featured image

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### 2. Related posts

You can enable/ disable the display of R**elated posts** and the card elements if needed.

* Show date: Display the date that the article/ blog is issued.
* Show excerpt: Display a short summary of the article/ blog.
* Show button: Lead the customers to the full article/ blog post.

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