How to Add Featured Posts Section in Blogger (No HTML Needed – 2025 Guide)
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| How to Add Featured Posts Section in Blogger (No HTML Needed – 2025 Guide) |
Learn how to add a stylish featured posts section in your Blogger blog without editing HTML. Perfect for templates like SpotNews, Median UI, and Fletro.
Do you want to highlight specific blog posts on your homepage like pro bloggers?
Adding a Featured Posts Section is one of the best ways to:
- Attract more attention to top or trending articles
- Improve user navigation
- Increase page views and AdSense earnings
The good news? You don’t need to touch any HTML code.
This 2025 guide shows how to add a Featured Post section to your Blogger blog in minutes — using built-in widgets or your template features.
What Is a Featured Post Section?
It’s a highlighted post area (usually at the top or middle of the homepage) that shows specific posts based on:
- Label (category)
- Recent posts
- Popular posts
Examples of templates that support this include:
- SpotNews
- Fletro Pro
- Median UI
- LiteSpot
- MagOne
Method 1: Use Blogger’s Built-in Featured Post Gadget
- Go to Blogger Dashboard → Layout
- Click “Add a Gadget” where you want the featured post (usually below Header or main column)
- Choose “Featured Post” gadget
- Select any specific post you want to feature
- Click Save
This method only shows one featured post. For multiple, use Method 2.
Method 2: Use “Featured Posts by Label” Widget (No Code)
This works great if your template supports post widgets by label, like:
“Trending”, “Updates”, “News”, “Tech”, etc.
Steps:
- Assign a Label to posts you want to feature (e.g., “Featured”)
- Go to Layout → Add a Gadget → HTML/JavaScript
- Paste this code (replace “Featured” with your label):
<!-- Featured Posts by Label -->
<div class="featured-posts" data-label="Featured" data-posts="4">
<!-- Your template will handle design -->
</div>
Some templates already come with this layout option in the Theme Designer or Layout editor — check for sections like “Featured Posts,” “Post Section by Label,” etc.
Method 3: Use Template-Specific Widgets (SpotNews Example)
SpotNews by Templateify comes with built-in Featured Sections in the Layout:
- Go to Layout
- Locate Featured Posts (by Label) section
- Click Edit
- Enter:
- Label Name (e.g., Tech, Android, Trending)
- Post Count (e.g., 3 or 4)
- Save and preview blog
You now have a carousel-style featured post section — no code needed!
Tips for a Better Featured Section
- Use eye-catching post titles and thumbnails
- Limit to 3–5 posts for clean design
- Keep image size consistent
- Avoid repeating same label in homepage post feed
- Highlight recent or trending posts
Where to Place the Featured Posts Section?
| Placement | Ideal For |
|---|---|
| Top of homepage | Highlighting trending posts |
| After first post | Blending with content |
| Sidebar | Promoting specific category |
| Footer | Re-circulating older useful content |
Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Adding too many featured sections (clutters homepage)
- ❌ Using same label for too many unrelated posts
- ❌ Forgetting to update labels over time
- ❌ Not optimizing thumbnails (slow loading)
Adding a Featured Post section in Blogger (even without HTML knowledge) helps you look like a pro blogger, improves UX, and increases engagement.
Whether you're using SpotNews, Fletro, or Median UI, the process is beginner-friendly and takes just a few minutes.
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