Theme Settings
The Theme Settings page is linked from the main Theme & Colors page and has most options for the way a blog page looks.
NOTE: Not all options are available for each template. After selecting a template, the options available for that particular template will show on the Theme Settings page.
Contents
General Blog Settings
Num. Posts Per Page
The number of blog posts that will appear on each web page. Maximum is 10.
Font Name
Name of the main body font. Should be a standard.
Font Size
Small / Medium / Large
Date Format
The style for the blog post dates.
Main Article: Date Formatting
Popup Comments
If checked, comments will display in popup window. If unchecked, comments will display on the blog page.
Older Link Label
At the bottom of the page there is a link to go to older posts, this is the label for older posts.
Newer Link Label
At the bottom of the page there is a link to go to older posts, this is the label for newer posts.
Max Image Width
Maximum width of an image to display in the blog. 700 is highest.
Main Table Width
Width of the main blog area of the web page. Maximum is 800.
Page Colors
Background Color
Hex value. Background color of the whole page.
Post Background Color
Hex value. Background color of the area behind the blog posts.
Text Color, Link Color, Alternate Color 1, Alternate Color 2
Hex values. Various colors used for text, links, lines, etc.
Header Options
Header Image
The image that will be used at the top of the page. Maximum header size is 750x175.
Show Title In Header
If checked, displays the title and description of blog over the header image.
Gallery Link
Show Gallery Link
If set to URL, a link to the Gallery will appear on the blog page. Fill in the full URL for the gallery.
See also: Blog Properties
TOC Options
Show Table of Contents (TOC) Block
If checked, the TOC block will appear on the blog page.
TOC Block Title
Title above the TOC Block on the blog page. Defaults to "Contents".
Show Full TOC Link
If checked, a link will appear at the bottom of the TOC block to view a list of all the blog posts loaded.
Number of TOC Items
The number of recent blog entries to be listed in the TOC Block.
Other Side Column Blocks
Show Profile
If checked, the Profile Block will appear on the blog page.
See also: Public Profile
Show Favorites
If checked, the Favorites (side links) Block will appear on the blog page.
See also: Side Links
Show Groups: If checked, the Groups Block will appear on the blog page.
See also: SailBlogs Groups
Other Block Titles
Profile Title
Title above the Profile Block on the blog page. Defaults to "Profile".
Favorites Title
Title above the Favorites Block on the blog page. Defaults to "Favorites".