In Be Yours, there are two blog-related sections that can look similar in the Theme Editor, but they serve different purposes:
| Section | Theme file | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Default Blog section | main-blog.liquid |
Displays the main blog listing page on the Blog template. |
| Blog Posts section | featured-blog.liquid |
Displays selected blog posts as a dynamic section that can be added to other templates. |
Because both sections display blog posts, merchants may confuse them. This guide explains the difference between the two sections and when to use each one.
Quick Summary
| Question | Default Blog section | Blog Posts section |
|---|---|---|
| Where is it used? | Blog template only | Can be added to most templates |
| Can merchants select a blog? | No, it uses the current blog page | Yes, merchants can select a blog |
| Does it control the main blog page? | Yes | No |
| Does it support pagination? | Yes | No |
| Can it display tag filters? | Yes | No |
| Is it used for featured posts? | No | Yes |
| Can it be removed like a normal dynamic section? | It is part of the Blog template structure | Yes, on supported templates |
| Best use case | Building the blog listing page | Featuring blog posts on homepage, product pages, collection pages, or landing pages |
1. What Is the Default Blog Section?
The Default Blog section is the main section used on the Blog template.
Theme file:
main-blog.liquid
This section is responsible for displaying the articles that belong to the blog page currently being viewed.
For example, when a customer visits:
/blogs/news
the Default Blog section displays articles from the News blog.
This section is not used to feature a random blog somewhere else on the store. It is used to build the main blog listing page.
Common features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Current blog context | Automatically uses the blog that the customer is viewing. |
| Articles per page | Controls how many blog posts display per page. |
| Tag filter | Can display blog tag filters. |
| Pagination | Supports paginated blog listing. |
| Article card layout | Controls featured image, image ratio, and article card content blocks. |
| Title / Summary / Read more blocks | Controls which article information appears on each blog card. |
Use this section when you are editing the actual Blog template.
2. What Is the Blog Posts Section?
The Blog Posts section is a dynamic section that can be added to other templates.
Theme file:
featured-blog.liquid
This section is used to feature a small number of blog posts from a selected blog.
For example, you can add it to:
| Template | Example use |
|---|---|
| Home page | Show latest news or journal posts. |
| Product page | Show related articles or buying guides. |
| Collection page | Show editorial content for a category. |
| Landing page | Show campaign-related articles. |
| Page template | Show supporting blog content. |
Unlike the Default Blog section, the Blog Posts section lets merchants select which blog to display.
Common features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Blog selector | Lets merchants choose which blog to display. |
| Post limit | Displays a limited number of posts. |
| View all button | Can link customers to the full blog page. |
| Heading settings | Adds a section heading, heading size, alignment, and heading tag. |
| Mobile layout | Supports mobile columns and swipe on mobile. |
| Blog card settings | Controls featured image, image ratio, image position, and article card blocks. |
| Highlight settings | Supports highlighted heading text. |
Use this section when you want to display blog posts as a content section on another page.
3. Key Difference: Blog Page vs Featured Blog Content
The easiest way to understand the difference is:
| Section | Think of it as |
|---|---|
| Default Blog section | The full blog page. |
| Blog Posts section | A featured preview of blog posts. |
Example:
/blogs/news
This page should use the Default Blog section because it is the actual blog listing page.
Homepage > Latest from our blog
This area should use the Blog Posts section because it is only showing a preview of blog posts.
Important:
The Blog Posts section does not replace the Default Blog section. It only displays selected posts from a blog in another template.
4. Default Blog Section Settings
The Default Blog section controls the main blog listing layout.
Common section settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Blog posts per page | Controls how many articles display on each blog page. |
| Show tag filter | Displays tag filters so customers can filter blog posts by tag. |
| Show featured image | Shows or hides article images. |
| Image ratio | Controls the article image ratio. |
| Image focal point | Controls the image position inside the article card. |
| Padding top | Adds spacing above the section. |
| Padding bottom | Adds spacing below the section. |
Available blocks:
| Block | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Title | Displays article title and optional metadata. |
| Summary | Displays article excerpt or summary. |
| Read more | Displays the read more link. |
Title block settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show date | Displays the article publish date. |
| Show author | Displays the article author. |
| Show comment count | Displays the number of comments if comments are enabled. |
Use this section when you want to change the layout of the Blog template.
5. Blog Posts Section Settings
The Blog Posts section controls a small featured article area that can be added to other templates.
Common section settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Blog | Selects the blog whose posts will be displayed. |
| Blog posts | Controls how many posts are displayed. |
| Show View all button | Shows a View all button when the blog has more posts than displayed. |
| Show divider | Adds a divider above the section. |
| Heading | Adds a heading for the section. |
| Heading size | Controls the visual size of the heading. |
| Heading alignment | Aligns the heading left, center, or right. |
| Heading tag | Controls the HTML heading tag. |
| Mobile columns | Controls 1 or 2 columns on mobile. |
| Enable swipe on mobile | Allows customers to swipe through blog posts on mobile. |
| Show featured image | Shows or hides article images. |
| Image ratio | Controls the article image ratio. |
| Image focal point | Controls the image position inside the article card. |
| Highlight color | Controls the highlight color. |
| Padding top | Adds spacing above the section. |
| Padding bottom | Adds spacing below the section. |
Available blocks:
| Block | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Title | Displays article title and optional metadata. |
| Summary | Displays article excerpt or summary. |
| Read more | Displays the read more link. |
Use this section when you want to feature blog posts in another template.
6. How to Edit the Default Blog Section
To edit the Default Blog section:
- From Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Find the Be Yours theme and click Customize.
- Open the template selector.
- Select Blogs.
- Open the blog template, such as Default blog.
- Select the main blog section in the left sidebar.
- Configure the blog listing settings.
- Click Save.
Recommended screenshot to add:
Theme Editor > Blogs > Default blog > Default Blog section
Use this area to control the actual blog page layout.
7. How to Add the Blog Posts Section to Another Template
To add the Blog Posts section:
- From Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Find the Be Yours theme and click Customize.
- Open the template where you want to show blog posts.
- Click Add section.
- Select Blog posts.
- Choose the blog you want to display.
- Set the number of blog posts to show.
- Configure heading, card, and mobile layout settings.
- Click Save.
Recommended screenshot to add:
Theme Editor > Add section > Blog posts
Use this area to display a small preview of blog posts on another page.
8. Common Merchant Confusion
Merchants often confuse these two sections because both display articles.
Common confusion:
| Merchant question | Correct explanation |
|---|---|
| “I added Blog posts, but it did not change my blog page.” | The Blog Posts section is a featured content section. To change the blog page, edit the Default Blog section on the Blog template. |
| “I cannot select a blog in the Default Blog section.” | That is expected. The Default Blog section automatically uses the current blog page. |
| “Where do I enable tag filters?” | Tag filters are part of the Default Blog section, not the Blog Posts section. |
| “Where do I show latest posts on homepage?” | Use the Blog Posts section. |
| “Why does the Blog Posts section only show a few posts?” | It is designed to feature a limited number of posts. The full blog listing is handled by the Default Blog section. |
| “Can I use Blog Posts to replace the blog page?” | No. Blog Posts is for featured previews, not full blog listing and pagination. |
9. Recommended Setup
Use this recommendation to decide which section to edit.
| Goal | Use this section |
|---|---|
| Change the full blog page layout | Default Blog section |
| Change how many posts show per blog page | Default Blog section |
| Enable or disable blog tag filters | Default Blog section |
| Show blog posts on the homepage | Blog Posts section |
| Show related articles on product pages | Blog Posts section |
| Add a blog preview to a collection page | Blog Posts section |
| Add a View all link to the blog | Blog Posts section |
| Display a small editorial block on a landing page | Blog Posts section |
Recommended naming in support replies:
| Situation | Suggested wording |
|---|---|
| Customer refers to the actual blog page | “Please edit the Default Blog section on the Blog template.” |
| Customer wants to add posts elsewhere | “Please add the Blog Posts section to that template.” |
10. Notes About Highlight Settings
The Blog Posts section supports highlight settings for the heading.
When using highlight settings, please use italic formatting by selecting the text you want to highlight and then clicking the italic (I) button in the editor.
Example:
Read Our Latest Stories
Select the word you want to highlight, such as Latest, then click the italic (I) button in the editor. The theme will apply the selected highlight style to that italic text.
The Default Blog section does not use the same full section heading controls because it is tied to the Blog template layout.
11. View All Button Opens an Empty Blog Page
A common issue happens when customers click the View all button in the Blog Posts section, but the blog page they are redirected to appears empty.
This usually happens because the Default Blog section on the Blog template has been hidden or disabled.
Why this happens
The Blog Posts section uses the selected blog and can display a limited number of articles on another template, such as the homepage.
Theme file:
featured-blog.liquid
When the View all button is enabled, it links customers to the full blog page.
Example:
/blogs/news
That full blog page is controlled by the Default Blog section.
Theme file:
main-blog.liquid
If the Default Blog section is disabled on the Blog template, customers can still be redirected to the blog page, but the blog posts will not display.
How to fix it
To make sure the View all button leads to a working blog page:
- From Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Find the Be Yours theme and click Customize.
- Open the template selector at the top of the Theme Editor.
- Select Blogs.
- Open the blog template used by your store, such as Default blog.
- Check the left sidebar.
- Make sure the Default Blog section is enabled.
- If the section is hidden, click the eye icon to enable it again.
- Click Save.
Recommended screenshot to add:
Theme Editor > Blogs > Default blog > enable Default Blog section
Important note
The View all button in the Blog Posts section does not display the full blog content by itself. It only sends customers to the full blog page.
The full blog page still needs the Default Blog section enabled in the Blog template.
Quick check
| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| View all button works, but blog page is empty | Check whether the Default Blog section is disabled. |
| Blog page URL opens correctly, but no articles show | Check the Blog template and make sure the Default Blog section is enabled. |
| Blog page shows layout but no posts | Check whether the blog has published articles. |
| Blog Posts section shows posts, but full blog page is empty | The selected blog has posts, but the Blog template section may be hidden. |
12. Notes and Limitations
Please note the following:
- The Default Blog section is part of the Blog template.
- The Default Blog section uses the current blog context automatically.
- The Default Blog section supports blog pagination.
- The Default Blog section can show tag filters.
- The Blog Posts section is a dynamic section.
- The Blog Posts section can be added to most templates, but not to header, footer, or overlay groups.
- The Blog Posts section requires merchants to select a blog.
- The Blog Posts section is designed to show a limited number of posts.
- Both sections can use article card blocks such as Title, Summary, and Read more.
- Both sections can display article images when enabled.
- Only the Blog Posts section includes full section heading settings such as heading, heading alignment, heading tag, and highlight settings.
Troubleshooting
If the blog-related section does not work as expected, check the following:
- If you want to edit the blog listing page, make sure you are editing the Blog template.
- If you want to show posts on another page, add the Blog Posts section.
- If the Blog Posts section is empty, make sure a blog is selected.
- If no articles appear, make sure the selected blog has published articles.
- If the Default Blog section does not show articles, make sure the current blog has published articles.
- If tag filters do not appear, make sure Show tag filter is enabled in the Default Blog section.
- If tag filters still do not appear, make sure the blog posts have tags.
- If the View all button does not appear in the Blog Posts section, make sure Show View all button is enabled and the selected blog has more posts than the section displays.
- If the View all button opens an empty blog page, make sure the Default Blog section is enabled on the Blog template.
- If article images do not appear, make sure Show featured image is enabled and the articles have featured images.
- Clear your browser cache and refresh the storefront.
- Make sure you are using the latest version of the Be Yours theme.
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