> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vshop.gitbook.io/vshop/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vshop.gitbook.io/vshop/theme-sections/main-blog.md).

# Main Blog

Displays the main blog page with customizable layout and sidebar options.

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## Section Settings

### **General Settings**

* **Layout** – Choose layout style (*Default*).
* **Color scheme** – Select a color theme for the section.
* **Sidebar position** – Choose *None*, *Left*, or *Right*.
* **Articles per page** – Number of posts displayed per page.
* **Post per row (Desktop)** – Number of posts per row on desktop.
* **Post per row (Tablet)** – Choose *1–3*.
* **Post per row (Mobile)** – Choose *1–2*.
* **Pagination type** – Select *Paginate* or *Load more*.

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### **Section Padding**

* **Top padding** – Adjust top spacing (default *100px*).
* **Bottom padding** – Adjust bottom spacing (default *100px*).

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## **Blocks Settings**

### **Categories (for sidebar)**

* **Title** – Sidebar title (e.g., *Categories*).
* **Select categories menu** – Choose a menu list to display blog categories.

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### **Recent Post (for sidebar)**

* **Title** – Sidebar title (e.g., *Recent Posts*).
* **Blog Name** – Select a blog to display recent posts from.

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**Tags (for sidebar)**

* **Title** – Sidebar title (e.g., *Tags*).

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💡 **Tips:**

* Using a sidebar improves blog navigation and user engagement.
* “Load more” pagination provides smoother browsing for long lists.
* Keep padding consistent with other sections for a balanced layout.