How to Configure Hubspot Blog Template Options

Setting up your blog template options in Hubspot ensures every article uses the correct layout, design, and settings before you publish. This guide walks you step by step through configuring your templates so your content looks consistent and professional.

Accessing Blog Settings in Hubspot

To start configuring blog templates, you first need to open your blog settings inside your account.

1. In your Hubspot account, navigate to the settings icon in the main navigation bar.

2. In the left sidebar, expand the Website section.

3. Select Blog to open your blog settings panel.

4. If you have multiple blogs, use the dropdown at the top to choose the blog you want to configure.

Once you have picked the correct blog, you can begin choosing templates and adjusting other options.

Choosing a Blog Post Template in Hubspot

The post template controls the layout and modules used for individual blog articles.

1. From the blog settings screen, open the Templates tab for your selected blog.

2. Locate the section labeled Blog post template.

3. Use the dropdown menu to choose an existing template from your design manager.

4. Click Save to apply the selected template to all posts on this blog.

If you later create a new template, you can return to this area in Hubspot and switch to the new layout without editing older posts individually.

Configuring the Blog Listing Template in Hubspot

Your blog listing template controls the layout of the main blog listing page and any paginated listing views.

1. Stay on the same Templates tab in your blog settings.

2. Find the Blog listing template section.

3. Choose the template you want to use for the listing page from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Save to apply the template to the listing views.

When you adjust this template, Hubspot updates the appearance of your primary blog home page, including how posts, titles, and summaries are displayed.

Editing Templates in Hubspot Design Tools

Sometimes you will want to customize the modules or layout inside the selected templates.

1. In your main navigation, go to Marketing > Files and Templates > Design Tools.

2. Locate the blog post or listing template referenced in your blog settings.

3. Open the template to edit modules, global groups, and style options.

4. Click Publish or Update to push changes live.

Because your blog settings point to these templates, any change you save here is automatically applied to all matching pages in Hubspot.

Managing Blog Authors in Hubspot

Author profiles determine how bylines appear on posts and can include bios, photos, and social links.

Create or Edit Blog Authors in Hubspot

1. In your Hubspot settings, go back to the Website > Blog area.

2. Open the Authors tab for the selected blog.

3. Click Create new author to add a new profile, or click an existing author name to edit.

4. Fill in fields such as name, bio, email, and social media links.

5. Upload an author headshot if desired.

6. Click Save to confirm the author details.

Once configured, these authors can be selected on individual posts, and Hubspot will display their information wherever the template includes author modules.

Setting Blog Tags and Topics in Hubspot

Tags help organize posts into topics, making it easier for visitors to find related content and for you to structure navigation.

Create and Manage Blog Tags

1. In the same blog settings area, open the Tags tab.

2. Click Add tag to create a new tag.

3. Enter a clear, descriptive tag name.

4. Click Save to add the tag to your library.

5. To edit an existing tag, click its name, make changes, and save again.

When you publish or edit posts inside Hubspot, you can assign these tags so the template can group and display them on tag listing pages.

Configuring Subscription and Notification Options

Your blog subscription options determine how readers sign up for updates and how automatic notification emails are handled.

Set Up Blog Subscription Emails in Hubspot

1. From the blog settings area, go to the Subscriptions or Email tab, depending on your version.

2. Select the email type or subscription options you want to use for instant, daily, weekly, or monthly digests.

3. Choose the email template for subscription notifications.

4. Adjust sender name, from address, and subject line defaults.

5. Click Save when finished.

With these settings properly configured, Hubspot can automatically send new post notifications using your chosen templates and frequency.

Adjusting Blog Comments and Social Settings

Comments and social sharing can be managed from the same configuration area to keep your blog engagement under control.

Control Comment Options in Hubspot

1. In blog settings, locate the Comments section.

2. Enable or disable comments for the blog.

3. If enabled, choose moderation rules, notification recipients, and approval workflows.

4. Save your changes.

Configure Social Sharing

1. Locate the Social or Sharing section within the blog settings.

2. Toggle which social networks should appear in your templates.

3. Adjust button styles or positions if options are available.

4. Save your settings so the chosen networks display on your blog in Hubspot.

Previewing and Testing Blog Templates in Hubspot

Before publishing new content, you should verify that your templates are working correctly.

1. Create or open a draft blog post in your content editor.

2. Confirm that the post and listing templates selected in blog settings are being applied.

3. Use the Preview function to see how the post appears on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

4. Check that author information, tags, comments, and social sharing behave as expected.

5. Return to the template or settings panels in Hubspot to tweak layouts if you see issues.

Repeat these checks for a few sample posts so you know your entire blog behaves consistently.

Where to Learn More About Hubspot Blog Templates

For additional detail on every available option, you can review the official documentation for blog template settings directly on the provider’s help site. You can find the original reference here: Hubspot blog template options documentation.

If you need strategic implementation help beyond basic configuration, you can also explore services from specialist partners such as Consultevo, which offers consulting and optimization support.

Once your templates, authors, tags, and engagement settings are configured, managing your blog becomes faster and more consistent, helping you publish content confidently inside Hubspot.

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