Featured Posts Section
The Featured Posts section displays posts that you’ve marked as featured in Ghost. This is perfect for highlighting your best content on the landing page.

Creating a Featured Posts Section
- Log in to Ghost admin
- Go to Pages, click New page
- Set the Page title (e.g., “Featured Posts” or “Top Stories”)
- Optionally add an Excerpt for a section description
- Open the Page settings sidebar
- Add these internal tags:
#landing,#landing-featured-posts - Click Publish
Required Tags
| Internal Tag | Description |
|---|---|
#landing | Required for all landing sections |
#landing-featured-posts | Displays posts marked as featured |
Marking Posts as Featured
For posts to appear in this section, you need to mark them as featured:
- Go to Posts and open a post
- Open the Post settings sidebar
- Toggle Feature this post to on
- Save the post
Display Styles
Choose how featured posts are displayed using style tags:
| Internal Tag | Description |
|---|---|
#landing-style-slider | Full-width slider with navigation |
#landing-style-carousel | Horizontal scrolling carousel |
#landing-style-grid-horizontal | Grid with horizontal post cards |
#landing-style-grid-vertical | Grid with vertical post cards |
If no style tag is specified, the section uses your theme’s default featured section style (configurable in Design settings).
Slider Style

Best for: Hero-style featured content, high-impact displays
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#landing-style-sliderCarousel Style

Best for: Multiple featured posts with horizontal scrolling
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#landing-style-carouselGrid Horizontal Style

Best for: Balanced layout with images beside text
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#landing-style-grid-horizontalGrid Vertical Style

Best for: Traditional blog layout with images above text
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#landing-style-grid-verticalOptional Settings
Combine with other settings for more control:
| Internal Tag | Effect |
|---|---|
#landing-hide-title | Hide the section heading |
#landing-container-wide | Wider section layout |
Tips
- Keep 3-5 posts featured for best visual balance
- Ensure featured posts have quality featured images
- Update featured posts regularly to keep content fresh
- Use compelling excerpts for better engagement