Custom Single Post Layout Using Site Builder
This guide will walk you through creating a custom template for single posts using the Site Builder module in Spexo Addons.
The Site Builder module in Spexo Addons empowers you to design custom layouts for various parts of your website, including single products, archives, headers, footers, 404 error pages, and search results pages. This flexibility enables you to create a cohesive and branded look across your site without any coding knowledge.
This makes Spexo Addons a powerful tool to tailor your website’s appearance and user experience to fit your unique style and requirements.
For detailed information on the Site Builder module, please refer to the documentation.
How to Create a Single Post Template with Spexo Addons #
We’ll guide you through the process of creating custom single post templates, helping you design the perfect layout for your site. This clear, step-by-step guide ensures it’s easy to follow from start to finish.
At the end, you’ll find some example templates you can build with the Site Builder module.
Let’s dive in!
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and navigate to Spexo Addons → Site Builder.
2. From the Site Builder interface, select the Single Post tab and click the Create Single Post Template button.
3. Enter a name for your template in the popup window and click Create Template.
Set Display Conditions for Single Post Template #
4. Once the template is created, the Display Conditions popup will appear.
You can create multiple templates for different post types using the Site Builder. The display conditions ensure that each template is applied only where it’s meant to be.
Choose where you want the template to apply—such as all posts, specific posts and . After setting the desired conditions, click Save Conditions.
Want to learn more about how display settings work? Check out our Site Builder Display Settings documentation.
Design Your Single Post Template #
5. After saving the display conditions, the editor will open.
6. Use widgets from the Spexo Addons – Theme Builder category to build your single post layout. Some commonly used widgets include:
- Post Title
- Post Thumbnail
- Post Content
- Post Navigation (previous/next post links)
- Post Excerpt
- Author Box
- Post Comments
- (And other useful post-related widgets)
7. Arrange and style these widgets to match your design preferences and branding.
8. Once you’re satisfied with the layout, click Publish to save and activate your single post template.
Single Post Template Example #
Below is a comparison of how a single post appears with and without using the Site Builder template:
- Without Site Builder: The post uses your theme’s default layout, which may be limited in customization options.
- With Site Builder: You can design a fully custom layout using Spexo Addons, giving you complete control over structure, styling, and dynamic elements.
View this single blog post on the Insurance Prebuilt Website to see the layout in action.
Another example with a sticky side panel displaying Search Bar, Categories, Recent Posts, and Popular Tags — perfect for enhanced navigation and readability.
You can further enhance your single post template by adding additional widgets and customizing the layout to suit your design and content needs.
How to Edit an Existing Single Post Template #
Easily make changes to your existing single post layout by following these simple steps.
✓ Steps –
- Go to Spexo Addons → Site Builder in your WordPress Dashboard.
- Under the Single Post tab, find your existing templates.
- Hover over the template and click Edit Template to start making changes.
If you need help while editing your single post template, just reach out to our support team—we’re happy to assist you!
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This guide will walk you through creating a custom template for single posts using the Site Builder module in Spexo Addons.
The Site Builder module in Spexo Addons empowers you to design custom layouts for various parts of your website, including single products, archives, headers, footers, 404 error pages, and search results pages. This flexibility enables you to create a cohesive and branded look across your site without any coding knowledge.
This makes Spexo Addons a powerful tool to tailor your website’s appearance and user experience to fit your unique style and requirements.
For detailed information on the Site Builder module, please refer to the documentation.
How to Create a Single Post Template with Spexo Addons #
We’ll guide you through the process of creating custom single post templates, helping you design the perfect layout for your site. This clear, step-by-step guide ensures it’s easy to follow from start to finish.
At the end, you’ll find some example templates you can build with the Site Builder module.
Let’s dive in!
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and navigate to Spexo Addons → Site Builder.
2. From the Site Builder interface, select the Single Post tab and click the Create Single Post Template button.
3. Enter a name for your template in the popup window and click Create Template.
Set Display Conditions for Single Post Template #
4. Once the template is created, the Display Conditions popup will appear.
You can create multiple templates for different post types using the Site Builder. The display conditions ensure that each template is applied only where it’s meant to be.
Choose where you want the template to apply—such as all posts, specific posts and . After setting the desired conditions, click Save Conditions.
Want to learn more about how display settings work? Check out our Site Builder Display Settings documentation.
Design Your Single Post Template #
5. After saving the display conditions, the editor will open.
6. Use widgets from the Spexo Addons – Theme Builder category to build your single post layout. Some commonly used widgets include:
- Post Title
- Post Thumbnail
- Post Content
- Post Navigation (previous/next post links)
- Post Excerpt
- Author Box
- Post Comments
- (And other useful post-related widgets)
7. Arrange and style these widgets to match your design preferences and branding.
8. Once you’re satisfied with the layout, click Publish to save and activate your single post template.
Single Post Template Example #
Below is a comparison of how a single post appears with and without using the Site Builder template:
- Without Site Builder: The post uses your theme’s default layout, which may be limited in customization options.
- With Site Builder: You can design a fully custom layout using Spexo Addons, giving you complete control over structure, styling, and dynamic elements.
View this single blog post on the Insurance Prebuilt Website to see the layout in action.
Another example with a sticky side panel displaying Search Bar, Categories, Recent Posts, and Popular Tags — perfect for enhanced navigation and readability.
You can further enhance your single post template by adding additional widgets and customizing the layout to suit your design and content needs.
How to Edit an Existing Single Post Template #
Easily make changes to your existing single post layout by following these simple steps.
✓ Steps –
- Go to Spexo Addons → Site Builder in your WordPress Dashboard.
- Under the Single Post tab, find your existing templates.
- Hover over the template and click Edit Template to start making changes.
If you need help while editing your single post template, just reach out to our support team—we’re happy to assist you!
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