Section reference

Blog and content sections

Use SAISON content sections for journals, articles, guides, newsletters, rich text, and editorial support pages.

Blog indexArticlesNewsletterRich textEditorial content

Blog and content sections work best when they help customers make decisions: learn the brand, understand products, read guides, or subscribe for a clear reason. The key settings decide content source, card density, excerpt length, and whether readers have a useful next step.

Key Settings To Decide First

Theme editor setting

article source / selected articles

What this controls

The blog, article list, or manual article picks shown by the section.

When to change it

A section shows posts automatically or manually.

Watch out

Using recent posts when the blog is not updated often.

Theme editor setting

article count

What this controls

How many posts appear in an article grid, feed, or feature area.

When to change it

The section feels too long or too thin.

Watch out

Showing too many articles before the reader understands the topic.

Theme editor setting

excerpt length

What this controls

The short summary shown on article cards.

When to change it

Cards are uneven or hard to scan.

Watch out

Repeating the title or using vague excerpts.

Theme editor setting

featured image ratio

What this controls

The crop shape used for article card and blog hero images.

When to change it

Blog cards look inconsistent.

Watch out

Mixing portrait, square, and landscape crops in one calm editorial grid.

Theme editor setting

slideshow controls / autoplay

What this controls

Navigation and automatic movement for featured article slides.

When to change it

Blog hero slideshow has multiple stories.

Watch out

Hiding navigation for featured content.

Theme editor setting

newsletter copy

What this controls

The message that explains why readers should subscribe.

When to change it

A content page asks for email signup.

Watch out

Using generic 'Subscribe to our newsletter' copy with no reason.

Theme editor setting

text max width / alignment

What this controls

The readable width and alignment of rich text or prose sections.

When to change it

Rich text feels hard to read.

Watch out

Centering long paragraphs or stretching text across the page.

Theme editor setting

related content / next step

What this controls

The articles, products, collections, or signup actions shown after content.

When to change it

An article or guide ends.

Watch out

Ending long content with no useful path forward.

Common mistakes

  • Using recently published sections when the blog is stale.
  • Writing excerpts that do not explain why the article matters.
  • Using inconsistent article image crops inside one grid.
  • Putting long support content into centered rich text.
  • Forgetting related articles, product links, or newsletter actions after long posts.