Post

The Post content type is designed for timely, narrative content such as news articles, updates, and announcements on your YaleSite. With specialized fields for authorship, categorization, and publishing information, Posts provide an ideal structure for content that benefits from chronological organization.

When to Use the Post Content Type

The Post content type is your optimal choice for creating:

  • News articles about departmental achievements and milestones
  • Announcements for upcoming initiatives and changes
  • Updates on ongoing projects and research
  • Blog entries with commentary or insights
  • Press releases about important developments

Posts are particularly well-suited for content that has a publication date, author attribution, and potentially belongs to a category or taxonomy.

Key Features and Benefits

Posts include several specialized features that distinguish them from standard Pages:

  • Author attribution with links to Profile content types
  • Publication date display for chronological context
  • Taxonomy integration for powerful content organization
  • Social sharing options to extend your content’s reach
  • Reading time estimates to set audience expectations

Fields and Configuration Options

Posts come with several unique fields and settings designed specifically for article-style content:

Taxonomy Options

  • Post Category: Primary classification of content type
  • Audience: Target viewer groups for the content
  • Custom Vocabulary: Your site’s specialized taxonomy terms
  • Tags: Flexible keyword tagging for cross-referencing

Taxonomy Best Practices

Effective use of taxonomies improves content discovery and organization:

  • Use consistent categories for similar content
  • Limit tags to relevant, searchable terms
  • Consider audience taxonomies for personalized content experiences
Taxonomy Best Practices

Publishing Settings

Posts include specialized publishing options to enhance reader engagement. Find these settings under Manage Settings in the right side menu:

  • Social Media Sharing Links: Toggle display of sharing buttons
  • Post Read Time: Show estimated reading time for the article
  • CAS Restriction: Limit access to authenticated Yale users
  • Pin to Top: Feature the Post at the top of listing pages
  • External Link: Redirect to external content when needed
  • URL Alias: Create a custom path for improved SEO
  • Search Indexing: Control whether the Post appears in search results

Best Practices for Post Layout

Break up long text with a variety of blocks to maintain reader engagement:

  • Quote blocks to highlight key statements
  • Wrapped Text blocks to integrate text with images
  • Wrapped Text Callout blocks to emphasize important points
  • Banner components like Callout, Content Spotlight, or Image Banner for visual interest

These elements are particularly effective in Posts’ single-column format.

Dynamic Display of Posts

Posts can be displayed on your site using specialized blocks like the Views or the Reference Card blocks. These blocks highlight your posts content and will automatically update whenever there are changes to the content type.

View Block

The view block below is using the Card Grid display mode with the search bar and the year published filter enabled.

  • Sample Post: Demo Content

    Teaser text should summarize your page’s purpose. This text will appear when your content is featured elsewhere on your site or in search.

  • Sample Post: Even More Demo Content

    This text represents your content in View Blocks, Reference Card, and SEO results. Make it compelling! Remember to update this as your content evolves

  • Sample Post: More Demo Content

    Your teaser appears in View blocks and search results. Keep it brief but descriptive to improve content discovery. Edit anytime in Settings.

Related Resources

For more information about working with Posts and enhancing your content, consult these additional guides:

  • Building with Blocks
  • Web Writing Best Practices
  • Layout Builder