A Post Page is a webpage that displays the full content and details of an individual post within a blog or a content management system (CMS). It is the dedicated page for a specific blog post or article, providing a comprehensive view of the post's content, comments, and additional information.
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When a user clicks on a post title or a "Read More" link on a blog listing page or homepage, they are typically directed to the single post page, where they can read the complete article and engage with its associated elements.
A Post provides a focused and immersive reading experience for users who want to delve deeper into a specific blog post or article. They offer an opportunity to showcase detailed content, engage readers through comments, and encourage further exploration of related posts and website content.
There are several types of Post Pages:
- Post - Articles/News
- Post - Event
- Post - Downloads
- Post - Video
- Post - Podcast
Here are some key characteristics and elements typically found on a Post Page:
- Post Content: The page displays the full content of the blog post, including the main text, images, videos, and any other media or interactive elements included in the post. Users can read the entire article without being limited by character or word count.
- Post Metadata: The page often includes metadata associated with the blog post, such as the post's title, author name, publication date, category, tags, and any other relevant information. This metadata provides additional context and helps users understand the post's details.
- Sharing and Social Media Buttons: Single post pages often include buttons or links to easily share the post on social media platforms or through email. These sharing options allow readers to distribute the post to their networks, increasing its reach and engagement potential.
- Related Posts: Single post pages may feature a section that displays related or recommended posts based on similar topics, categories, or tags. This encourages users to explore other relevant content on the website and can help increase page views and engagement.
- Comments Section: Single post pages often provide a section for readers to leave comments, share their thoughts, and engage in discussions related to the post. This fosters interaction and community engagement, allowing readers to provide feedback or ask questions.
- Navigation and Backlinks: To facilitate easy navigation, single post pages typically include links or navigation elements that allow users to return to the blog listing page, homepage, or explore other sections of the website. This helps users continue their journey within the website's content.
- Post Footer: The page may include a footer section that contains additional information or elements, such as author bio, post categories, tags, previous/next post links, copyright information, or additional navigation links.
Regarding the modules for these pages, they would be tackled individually as each page type consists of different modules.
So Post pages are used for specific purposes, that need to be selected by category when setting up the page.
The Info Hub is a parent page, aka the landing page for Post pages. These pages are unique pages that depend on activities and news each AHK wants to communicate to its users. All pages from the content type Post, are automatically added to the Info Hub Page. The Info Hub is placed inside the main navigation, and it is one of the core menu items holding the website's main content.
Steps in the CMS
A new Post Page will be created under
Content -> Content structure -> Your Country -> Click on your Landing page -> Select folder -> Create/Create Content -> Choose Post Page
In order to create a new Post page you have to follow the following steps: Click on the landing page of your country and navigate to the folder, where you want to create Post page. Please always make sure, to preselect the correct language, you want to create the page in. Click on "Create Content" or right click on the three dots and click "Create". Search for Post and select the content type Post. Click on the field to the top left and fill in the necessary fields, select the category according to the kind of Post you want to create, und upload the requested images. You can drag and drop different modules to the page and style like it you wish.
Don’t forget to add a new translation to the created Post page, if you need to.
After selecting/clicking on the newly created Post page, click on the three dots in the right and click on “Translation”. Click “Add New”, select source language and target language.
After adding a new translation all the data will be copied to the new translations, but in the original language. So now you need to select the translation and exchange the old content with the new translated content. Then click “Publish” again to publish the new translated page as well.