> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.hoopai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Blog templates

> Use pre-built blog templates to quickly create professionally designed blog sites and posts in the HoopAI platform.

The blog template library gives you a collection of professionally designed starting points for your blog site. Instead of building a layout from scratch, select a template, preview it, and apply it — then customize colors, fonts, and content to match your brand.

## Accessing the template library

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to blogs">
    Go to **Sites > Blogs** and click **+ New Blog** to create a new blog site, or open an existing blog site.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the template library">
    In the blog site editor, click **Templates** in the toolbar. The template library opens with a grid of available designs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse by category">
    Filter templates by industry or style — business, health & wellness, real estate, coaching, e-commerce, and more. Use the search bar to find templates by keyword.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Previewing templates

Click any template card to open a full-screen preview. The preview shows:

* **Desktop layout** — how the blog home page and post pages look on desktop screens
* **Mobile layout** — toggle to see the responsive mobile view
* **Sample content** — placeholder text and images that demonstrate the template's structure

<Tip>
  Preview multiple templates before committing. The template you choose determines the overall layout structure — header, post grid, sidebar, and footer — so pick one that matches your content strategy.
</Tip>

## Applying a template

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a template">
    From the preview screen, click **Use Template** or **Apply**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the action">
    If your blog site already has a layout, a confirmation dialog warns that applying a new template will replace the current design. Existing posts and their content are not affected — only the site layout changes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the template to load">
    The template applies within a few seconds. The editor refreshes to show the new layout with placeholder content.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Applying a template to an existing blog site replaces the current layout. If you have made extensive design customizations, consider duplicating the blog site first as a backup before applying a new template.
</Warning>

## Customizing after applying

After applying a template, customize it to match your brand:

* **Colors and fonts** — update the blog site's color scheme and typography in the design settings
* **Logo and header** — replace the placeholder logo and header text with your own
* **Navigation** — add or remove menu items and category links
* **Footer** — update footer content, social links, and copyright text
* **Post layout** — adjust how post cards display on the blog home page (grid, list, or featured layout)
* **Sidebar widgets** — add, remove, or reorder sidebar elements like search, categories, recent posts, and email subscribe

## Sharing templates across accounts

If you manage multiple accounts or accounts, you can share a customized blog template:

1. Design and finalize your blog site layout in one account
2. Use the **Share** or **Export** option in the blog site settings to generate a shareable template link or snapshot
3. In the target account, import the template using the link or snapshot file

<Note>
  Template sharing availability depends on your account plan. Contact support if the share option is not visible in your blog site settings.
</Note>