Why Build a Blog with Framer?

Optimized for visual workflows

Framer lets you stack design elements visually—no code required. You can build layouts block by block and fine-tune the look with precision, making it especially comfortable for designers.

Built-in CMS for ongoing content

Blogs grow over time, which makes a CMS essential. Framer’s CMS allows you to add, edit, and manage posts easily—without rebuilding pages—so your content workflow stays efficient.

Responsive by default

Framer supports breakpoints, letting you adapt layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop. You can ensure your blog looks great on every device with minimal effort.

SEO-friendly foundations

Framer includes essential SEO controls out of the box, helping your posts reach a wider audience through search.

How to Build a Blog in Framer

1. Create a blog page

Add a new page
In the Framer dashboard, click Add Page and name it “Blog” (or any name you prefer).

Add a navigation bar and footer
Keep your blog visually consistent with the rest of the site by reusing the same nav and footer.
You can add them quickly via drag-and-drop from the assets panel.

Set page height
Set the page height to Fit Content so it automatically adjusts to the length of your posts.

2. Build the layout for blog content

Add a frame
Insert a Frame between the navigation bar and footer to hold your blog content.
This frame becomes the base structure for your post list.

Organize the inner structure
Add inner frames for thumbnails, titles, dates, and excerpts.
If your posts repeat in a list, use a CMS Collection (List) to auto-generate and sort entries.

Apply responsive design
Add breakpoints to tailor layouts for different screens.
For example, reduce thumbnail size and stack posts in a single column on mobile.

3. Connect CMS data

Create a CMS collection
Set up a CMS collection to store your blog data—titles, images, content, and dates.

Define CMS fields
Typical fields include:

• Title – post headline

• Thumbnail – featured image

• Content – body text

• Date – publish date

Bind CMS fields to design elements
Link each design element to its corresponding CMS field (e.g., title text → Title, image → Thumbnail).

4. Refine the design details

Style the navigation and footer
Match colors, sizes, and spacing with the rest of the site to avoid disrupting the experience.

Improve readability
Adjust spacing, font sizes, and colors for clarity.
On mobile, consider smaller text and images for better balance.

Use card-based layouts
Present posts as cards to improve scannability and visual appeal.

5. Publish and test

Publish the page
Click Publish once the design is ready.

Test thoroughly
Check readability, layout behavior, and responsiveness across mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Ideas for Using Your Framer Blog

A communication channel for your brand

Use your blog to share stories and updates.
For example, a café brand might post about menu development, franchise success stories, or customer events.

Drive traffic with SEO

Optimize titles, keywords, and meta descriptions to increase visibility in search results.

Building a blog in Framer may seem complex at first, but once you get the hang of it, the process becomes surprisingly intuitive—and even enjoyable. Use this guide to create your own blog. It’s more than a place to post articles; it’s a powerful tool for brand storytelling and customer connection.

If you have questions, feel free to ask anytime. I’m happy to help 😊