Blog Post Layout & Design Features Ideas
Design is more than just a form of self-expression in our blog posts. It directs readers, shapes their experience, and communicates our brand.
I’ve built layouts and design features to meet these goals, and I’ll show you how I put them together.
Layout
Visual Hierarchy
Use background colors and borders to catch attention and reinforce your brand as readers go through the content.
Layout
Full Screen View
A layout that helps readers focus on key topics and important ideas you want to highlight.
Layout
Magazine Style
Give your readers the classic feel of column-based content like they’d find in a traditional publication.
Layout
Simple & Seamless
For a smoother and uninterrupted reading experience of a topic or story, this layout is the solution.
Design Feature
Interactive Table of Contents
Give readers a clear overview of the post and let them jump straight to what interests them most.
Design Feature
Sticky Navigation Bar
Let readers jump to different sections of your post anytime by using a navigation bar.
Design Feature
Floating Menu Navigation
Help your readers find what they need in a long list of ideas or get through a detailed post more easily.
Design Feature
Previous-Next Navigation
Make it easy to skip ahead or go back to earlier topics with a simple navigation feature.
Design Technique
Skim++ Using Details Block
Hide the less important details or include some hidden gems for your readers to discover!
Read Design Tips & Detailed Summary of Each Design
Explore to Thrive gives you a free guide on designing blog posts that grab readers’ attention and keep them engaged. Check it out!