Adding Recent Blog Posts to Any Page in Showit

Welcome! Today, we’ll explore how to craft a recent posts section for your website’s homepage or any non-blog page in Showit. This tutorial will guide you through each step, enabling you to showcase your latest blog content outside the traditional blog page.

Setting the Stage:

Firstly, ensure you have a blog subscription with Showit. If not, consider upgrading to access the blogging feature. Then, copy your homepage by clicking the three dots and selecting “Copy to WordPress,” as this page will become a WordPress template.

Template Users Skip Ahead: If you’ve bought one of our templates, your recent posts section might already be designed. Skip to the “Transitioning to the Blog Part” section.

Creating the Section:

1. Begin by adding a blank canvas and naming it “Recent Posts.”
2. Design the section, adding blog post elements or content.
3. Set up the canvas view by choosing “Post View” under WordPress. Select the number of posts, direction, and order to display.
4. Verify that images are set as WordPress featured images, blog titles are in text properties, and “Read More” buttons are linked to WordPress posts. Adjust for both desktop and mobile views as necessary.

Configuring Canvas Views:

1. Create separate canvas views for each blog post within the canvas. These views signify distinct WordPress posts.
2. Ensure each canvas view corresponds to a different blog post, maintaining their individuality.

Transition to WordPress Backend:

1. Log in to your WordPress backend.
2. Create a page in WordPress that matches the name of the Showit page where you’ve designed the recent posts section. For example, if it’s named “Home,” create a new WordPress page named “Home” as well.
3. Connect the Showit page to WordPress by navigating to the page’s “Template Info” tab in Showit. Choose “Custom” and name the page as “Page-Home” (or as per your Showit and WordPress page names).
4. Refresh and click on the new permalink, and you should witness your recent posts section.

Finalizing the WordPress Setup:

1. Set the created WordPress page as the homepage in the WordPress reading settings.
2. Confirm that your website’s front page displays the blog content section as intended.

Conclusion: That sums up the process of adding blog content sections to Showit pages other than the primary blog page. Feel free to explore and modify these sections based on your website’s needs, from showcasing recent posts to popular content or category-specific displays. If you have any queries, drop a comment below; I’m here to assist!