Building Faster with Templates: Blog Grid and Projects
By Hayden
Speed matters – not just for page load times, but for how quickly you can launch new sections of a site. That’s why Turbo includes dedicated templates for Blog Grid and Projects. These templates give you a clean, consistent layout that’s ready to go without extra plugins or custom code.
Why templates matter
Most sites need consistent content hubs: blogs, portfolios, resources, or project archives. Building these pages from scratch every time wastes effort, and the results are rarely consistent. Templates solve that by providing a standard structure that can be reused, styled, and extended.
Turbo’s templates are built to be:
- Clean and fast
- Consistent with the rest of the theme
- Easy to manage without extra setup
The Blog Grid template
The Blog Grid template is designed to display posts in a simple, filterable grid. It’s ideal for content‑driven sites where visitors want to browse by category and quickly scan multiple posts.
Key features:
- Automatic post grid layout
- Category filter buttons at the top
- “Load more” behavior when the post count grows
- Consistent card styling for a clean layout
This makes it easy to create a polished blog archive in minutes. You simply assign the template to a page and publish.
The Projects template
The Projects template is built for portfolio‑style content. It works with the Projects custom post type and the Technology Stack taxonomy to provide a structured, filterable view of your work.
Key features:
- Project grid layout with featured images
- Technology Stack filters
- Load‑more support for larger portfolios
- Clean, consistent card presentation
This is ideal for agencies, studios, and teams that want to showcase work without relying on a heavy builder or third‑party portfolio plugin.
How it saves time
Templates eliminate repeated setup work. Instead of rebuilding grid layouts, filters, or card structures, you start from a proven system that already looks good. This saves time for developers and also reduces the likelihood of design inconsistencies.
For teams, that means:
- Faster content publishing
- More consistent branding
- Less layout troubleshooting
When to use templates vs. blocks
Turbo gives you both options. Templates are best when you want a dedicated archive‑style page with consistent behaviour. Blocks are best for custom, page‑specific layouts.
A good rule of thumb:
- Use templates for structured content hubs (blog, projects, resources).
- Use blocks for bespoke marketing pages and campaigns.
Best practices for great results
To get the most out of these templates, follow a few simple guidelines:
- Use consistent featured image sizes
- Write short, clean excerpts
- Keep categories and taxonomy terms tidy
- Add enough posts/projects to enable load‑more for better UX
Small details like this keep the templates looking polished and professional.
Templates keep content scalable
The biggest benefit of templates is that they scale. You can add new content without rebuilding layouts or worrying about how it will appear. The system handles it for you, which is essential for growing sites.
When teams can trust the templates, they publish more often and keep the site fresh—without breaking design or performance.
Final thought
Turbo’s Blog Grid and Projects templates are about speed and consistency. They let you build content hubs that look professional from day one, without manual layout work or plugin bloat.
If you want a faster way to launch and maintain content sections, these templates are one of the most practical parts of the Turbo system.
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