Report: Understanding Summary Block Layouts and Configurations

Report: Understanding Summary Block Layouts and Configurations

By Michael Chen

December 21, 2024 at 01:12 AM

A summary block displays curated content from your collection pages in various layouts. Perfect for showcasing blog posts, events, products, or videos in customizable arrangements.

Available Content Sources:

  • Blog posts
  • Events
  • Products
  • Store items
  • Videos

Iced coffee in clear glass

Iced coffee in clear glass

Layout Options:

  1. Wall - Masonry-style grid with offset rows
  2. Carousel - Scrollable row of items
  3. List - Single column with side-by-side text and images
  4. Grid - Even, structured layout

Ground coffee in measuring scoop

Ground coffee in measuring scoop

Key Features:

  • Display up to 30 items per block
  • Customizable text size and alignment
  • Optional featured images and excerpts
  • Filterable by category or tag
  • Adjustable metadata display
  • Background color and styling options

Coffee types and brewing methods chart

Coffee types and brewing methods chart

Adding a Summary Block:

  1. Click Edit on your page
  2. Select Add Block or insert point
  3. Choose Summary
  4. Select content source in Content tab
  5. Customize layout in Design tab
  6. Save changes

French press on white background

French press on white background

Pro Tips:

  • Add featured images to all items for best display
  • Fill out all metadata fields for consistent information
  • Use multiple blocks to display more than 30 items
  • Consider mobile display when choosing layouts
  • Use tags to organize content into batches

The summary block automatically updates when you add new content to the source collection, keeping your featured content fresh and organized.

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