This checklist defines how Post Templates are created and used in Bricks Builder. Post Templates control the structural layout for WordPress Posts and establish consistent presentation rules before any post‑specific content is introduced.
Post Templates are structural containers. They define layout, hierarchy, and placement of dynamic post elements without embedding editorial content or design‑specific styling.
Checklist Objective
Define a stable, reusable Post Template structure so all posts inherit consistent layout and behavior across breakpoints and devices.
Preconditions
- Bricks — Page Template Definition is completed and approved
- Bricks Builder parent theme is installed and licensed
- Bricks child theme is active
- No Post Templates have been created yet
Checklist Steps — Post Template Definition
1. Identify required Post Template types
- Determine whether a single default Post Template is sufficient
- Identify any special‑case post layouts that require separate templates
- If special‑case templates are required:
- Document their purpose explicitly
- Do not create them yet
2. Create the base Post Template
- Navigate to Bricks → Templates
- Tap Add New Template
- Template Title: Post Template 01
- Template Type: Single
- Tap Publish
- Tap Edit with Bricks
3. Define template conditions
- Open Template Settings in the Bricks editor
- Add a condition:
- Condition: Post Type
- Post Type: Post
- Confirm the template applies only to Posts
4. Establish base layout structure
- Add a top‑level Section
- Add a Container within the section
- Ensure the container controls width and alignment
- Do not apply decorative styling
5. Insert dynamic post elements
- Add dynamic elements required for Posts:
- Post Title (dynamic)
- Post Content (dynamic)
- Post Meta elements if required (author, date, categories)
- Confirm all content is dynamically sourced
- Do not hard‑code editorial text or media
6. Integrate reusable components (if applicable)
- If global components exist:
- Insert components defined in Bricks — Required Global Components
- Ensure components remain reusable and context‑agnostic
- If no components exist yet:
- Skip this step
7. Validate responsive behavior
- Switch between all defined breakpoints
- Confirm layout inheritance behaves correctly
- Confirm spacing and alignment adapt as expected
8. Validate template behavior
- Preview one or more Posts on the frontend
- Confirm consistent structure across Posts
- Confirm no post‑specific styling exists in the template
9. Save and lock the Post Template
- Tap Save in the Bricks editor
- Do not modify this template during content creation
Required Output
- Reusable Post Template created
- Template conditions correctly applied to Posts only
- Dynamic post elements placed intentionally
- Consistent structural wrapper established for all Posts
Pause & Lock
The Post Template is now locked. All WordPress Posts must use this template unless explicitly documented otherwise.
Proceed to: Bricks — Archive Template Definition