How to Display Related Blog Posts on the Product Details Page in PrestaShop
Displaying related blog posts on your product details page is a great way to enhance your customers’ shopping experience. This feature allows you to connect your blog content with your products, providing additional information, inspiration, or tips, while keeping visitors engaged and boosting SEO. Let’s dive into how you can set this up using the PrestaShop BLOG module.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Enable related posts on product pages
- Navigate to the "Product details page" menu in the BLOG module sidebar.
- Locate the option "Display related posts on the product page" and toggle it on.
Step 2: Choose a layout for the related posts block
Decide on how you want the related posts to appear:
- Grid view: Displays posts in a neat grid format.
- Carousel slider: Allows users to scroll through posts horizontally.
Step 3: Adjust the display settings
- Set the maximum number of related posts you’d like to display.
- Configure the number of posts per row to fit your desired layout.
- (Optional) Enable the "Display post excerpt for related post" option to show a brief snippet of each post.
Step 4: Save the configuration
Once you’ve adjusted the settings, click Save to apply the changes.
Step 5: Assign posts to specific products
- Navigate to "Posts" in the BLOG module sidebar to access your list of blog posts.
- Select the post you want to display on a product page and click Edit.
Step 6: Link the post to a product
- On the post edit page, switch to the "Options" tab.
- Locate the "Include products" field and add the desired product(s) by searching for their ID, name, or reference code.
- Save the post to confirm the association.
Step 7: Preview the product page
Visit the product page on your website to ensure the related posts are displayed as expected.
Tips for choosing blog posts to display
When selecting posts to feature on product pages, consider the following:
- Product usage tips: Tutorials or guides related to the product.
- Inspirational content: Lifestyle posts that showcase the product in real-life scenarios.
- Complementary products: Articles that suggest products that pair well with the current one.
- Seasonal or trendy topics: Highlight posts that align with current events, trends, or seasons.
By thoughtfully curating related posts, you can enhance user engagement and encourage customers to explore more of your website.