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# coreILLA - Blogs - How to Customize Blog Design and Layout in coreILLA


Customizing your blog's design and layout in coreILLA is essential for creating a unique and engaging user experience. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:  
  
Advanced Customization Options
1.  **Custom CSS:**
    *   Add custom CSS to fine-tune the appearance of your blog.
2.  **HTML Edits:**
    
    *   Make HTML edits for more advanced customization needs.
        

Benefits of Customizing Your Blog in coreILLA

*   **Brand Consistency:**
    
    *   Ensure your blog design matches your overall brand aesthetic.
        
*   **Enhanced User Experience:**
    
    *   Improve navigation and engagement with a well-organized layout.
        
*   **Increased Engagement:**
    
    *   Attract and retain readers with a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate blog.
        

By following these steps, you can effectively customize the design and layout of your blog in coreILLA, creating a professional and engaging platform for your audience. Happy blogging!








1. Go to Sites > Blogs
![Step 1 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_1.png)


2. In the list view of Blogs, click on the name of Blog.
![Step 2 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_2.png)


3. Once you open the Blog, it will show Edit the Blog Site button (beside the New Blog post option) click on it. 
![Step 3 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_3.png)


4. Once you click on Edit the Blog Site, it will open the Blog editor with all the elements and global sections 
![Step 4 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_4.png)


5. Here It will allow you to edit the layout, you can choose a layout from the two: 
![Step 5 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_5.png)


6. You can also edit what to show in card of Blog
![Step 6 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_6.png)


7. Click on Styles next. 
![Step 7 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_7.png)


8. Edit the style for Blog Home and Blog post -Image, Post, Tags, Heading, Title, Description, Author, Publish date and Author
![Step 8 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_8.png)


9.  Click on Pages to manage the blog pages like home and post, it will allow users to create blog posts and delete the blog.
![Step 9 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreILLA_-_Blogs_-_How_to_Customize_Blog_Design_and_Layout_in_coreILLA_9.png)