Rubric Documentation

Blog Post

Complex template with post information, social share, sidebar of other resources, author information, and comments.

View a demo of this template

Note: In Blog Post templates, only the blog post body is able to use drag-and-drop directly from the template and only to drag in modules (sections and columns are not available). For further customization of the template, drag-and-drop areas are provided in Global Partials and the Blog Post Settings module allows quick editing of the layout (remove areas, change spacing, etc). Warning: To have comments show in the template you must have commenting turned on in your portal Settings under Website > Blog > Comments.

Hidden Modules

Static Modules

  • Socials

    Social Type

    Share

    Layout > Desktop

    Orientation: Vertical
    Label Position: Top

    Layout > Tablet

    Orientation: Horizontal
    Label Position: Left

    Styles > Icons > Color

    theme.icons.socials.background.background_color

    Styles > Icons > Background > Color

    theme.icons.socials.color

    Styles > Borders

    Style: None

Global Partials

How to Use This Template

The Blog Post template in the Rubric theme is specifically designed for educational institutions and resource-heavy websites that need to present detailed content alongside comprehensive supporting materials. Unlike simpler blog templates, this layout emphasizes content discoverability through its structured sidebar and prominent author attribution, making it ideal for academic articles, research posts, and institutional announcements.

When editing a blog post using this template, you’ll work primarily within the post body area in HubSpot’s page editor. The template automatically pulls your blog post’s featured image, title, and metadata to populate the hero section, so ensure these fields are completed in your blog post settings before publishing. The sidebar dynamically displays related content and resources, helping visitors discover additional relevant materials on your site.

Setting up your blog post for optimal results:

  • Configure the Blog Post Settings modules to control which template sections appear and their spacing
  • Enable commenting in your HubSpot portal settings if you want visitor engagement through the comments section
  • Use the social sharing module’s responsive design to your advantage — it displays vertically on desktop for better visibility and switches to horizontal on tablets for space efficiency
  • Leverage the Global Partials system to customize the hero, sidebar, and footer areas without affecting individual posts

The template’s content-first approach means your blog post content remains the primary focus while supporting elements enhance rather than distract from your message. This makes it particularly effective for longer-form educational content where readers benefit from easy access to author credentials, related resources, and social sharing options.