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How to Add a Hero or Featured Post in Your Stack Blog

Adding a featured hero post to your blog is a powerful strategy to highlight key content and engage your audience effectively. Here's why and how you can make the most of this feature in Stack.

Why Add a Featured Post?​

  • Highlight Important Content: Ensure that your key posts, such as announcements, pillar content, or popular articles, remain visible to your readers.
  • Drive More Engagement: Keep high-performing or cornerstone posts at the top to increase visibility and interaction.
  • Improve SEO & Read Time: Frequently visited pinned posts can enhance your blog's search rankings and improve user retention.
  • Promote Evergreen Content: Make timeless or frequently referenced posts easily accessible to your audience.

How to Set Up a Featured Post​

  1. Navigate to Your Blog:

    • Go to the Sites section and select Blogs.

  2. Select Your Blog:

    • In the list view of your blogs, click on the name of the blog where you want to add a featured post.

  3. Edit Your Blog Site:

    • Access the editing view for your blog site.

  4. Add the Featured Post Element:

    • Insert the element for a Featured Post into your blog layout.

  5. Choose Your Featured Post:

    • Select the blog post you wish to feature.

  6. Customize the Layout:

    • Decide on the layout and the content you want to display in the featured post section.

  7. Publish Your Blog Site:

    • Once you're satisfied with the setup, publish your blog site to make the changes live.

With these steps, you can effectively spotlight important content on your Stack blog, enhancing both user engagement and the overall impact of your content strategy.