A Beginner's Guide to Installing and Using ​CROCOBLOCK-​​​ JetBlog Plugin

An Overview

The digital landscape is continuously evolving, making it crucial for individuals and organizations to maintain engaging blogs. Utilizing the appropriate tools can significantly streamline blogging processes and improve content quality. One tool that WordPress users might find particularly useful is the JetBlog plugin, part of the suite offered by CROCOBLOCK. This plugin provides a range of features that could potentially enhance a user's blogging experience, from layout management to dynamic content integration. JetBlog is designed to simplify the creation of an aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-navigate blog.

Installation of​ JetBlog

Firstly, you'll need to purchase CROCOBLOCK and download the JetBlog plugin. Once you've completed the purchase, you will receive a zip file containing all the CROCOBLOCK plugins, including JetBlog.

Log into your WordPress site's dashboard. You can usually do this by adding '/wp-admin' to the end of your website's URL and entering your login credentials.

Navigate to 'Plugins' on the left sidebar and select 'Add New'. You'll be redirected to a new page.

At the top of the 'Add Plugins' page, click 'Upload Plugin'.

Choose the JetBlog zip file from your computer by clicking 'Choose File'. Once you've selected the file, click 'Install Now'.

After the plugin is installed, click 'Activate Plugin'. JetBlog is now installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Activating and Using JetBlog

Smart Posts List

Create a new page or edit an existing one. This can be done by navigating to 'Pages' on the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard.

Click 'Edit with Elementor'. This will open the Elementor page builder interface.

Look for the 'Smart Posts List' widget in the Elementor widget panel. You can search for it by typing 'Smart Posts List' into the search bar at the top.

Drag and drop the widget onto your page. This will add the widget to your page and open its settings.

In the 'Content' section of the widget's settings, select the post type and category, and specify the number of posts to display. You can also choose the layout and image size, and decide whether to show the post's date, author, and comments.

Under the 'Style' section, you can customize the appearance of your posts list. You can change the alignment, typography, and color of the post title, meta info, excerpt, and 'Read More' button.

Once you're happy with your settings, click 'Update'. This will save your changes and apply them to the page.

Text Ticker Widget

The Text Ticker widget allows you to create a news ticker on your blog. This can be useful for showing recent posts, specific categories, or even custom content.To activate and use the Text Ticker widget:

Open the Elementor editor and drag and drop the 'Text Ticker' widget onto your page.

Select the source of the content. This can be 'Posts', 'Pages', or 'Manual Input'.

Customize the layout and content display. You can decide the number of visible items, show or hide post thumbnails, and select the post meta you want to display.

Under the 'Style' section, customize the appearance of your text ticker. You can adjust the typography, color, and background of the ticker and its items.

Click 'Update' to save your changes.

Video Playlist Widget

The Video Playlist widget allows you to embed a playlist of YouTube videos on your blog. This feature is excellent for vloggers, video tutorial websites, or any blog that heavily uses video content.To use the Video Playlist widget:

Drag and drop the 'Video Playlist' widget onto your page in the Elementor editor.

In the 'Content' section, add the links to your YouTube videos. You can also choose whether to enable autoplay and show video thumbnails.

Customize the appearance of your video playlist under the 'Style' section. You can change the playlist's width, alignment, and color.

Click 'Update' to apply your changes.

Posts Pagination Widget

The Posts Pagination widget is a valuable tool for managing your blog posts effectively. It provides readers with easy navigation through your blog content, allowing them to skip to different pages of your blog with ease.Here's how you can activate and use it:

Open Elementor Editor and locate the page with your 'Smart Posts List' or 'Smart Posts Tiles' widget.

Drag and drop the 'Posts Pagination' widget right under your posts list or tiles.

Under 'Content' settings, you can adjust pagination type, add a prefix to page numbers, and enable previous/next arrows.

Under 'Style', you can customize the typography, color, and spacing of your pagination.

Click 'Update' to save your settings .

Posts Navigation Widget

The Posts Navigation widget provides a seamless browsing experience by allowing visitors to navigate to the next or previous blog posts easily.To activate and use this widget:

Open the page you want to edit in Elementor and drag the 'Posts Navigation' widget where you want it to appear.

In 'Content' settings, you can customize the labels for the next and previous buttons, and decide whether to show or hide the post title.

Under 'Style' settings, adjust the typography, color, and background of your navigation buttons.

Click 'Update' to save your changes.

Smart Tiles Widget

The Smart Tiles widget allows you to showcase your posts in a stylish tiled layout. This helps to add a unique look to your webpage, making your blog posts more visually appealing to your site visitors.To activate and use the Smart Tiles widget:

Open your Elementor Editor and select the page where you'd like to add the Smart Tiles.

Drag the 'Smart Tiles' widget into the desired location on your page.

Under the 'Content' settings, select your source of posts, the number of posts to show, and the sorting and order parameters. You can also set the minimal height and gap between the tiles.

Customize the layout by choosing one of the pre-designed layouts or create a custom layout. You can select how many rows and which post goes where in each row.

In the 'Style' section, adjust the color, typography, and other design elements of your tiles.

Click 'Update' to save your settings.

The Smart Tiles Widget is an easy and convenient tool to make your blog posts stand out and attract your visitors. It adds to the user experience and enhances the overall aesthetics of your website.

Conclusion

To sum up, the JetBlog plugin could be a beneficial tool for WordPress websites, offering various features that can aid in the creation, customization, and management of blog content. Its components, such as Smart Tiles for visually appealing posts, Text Tickers for dynamic content, and Smart Post Lists for organized layouts, might be of interest to users seeking these specific functionalities.