# Post Layouts

The way a post opens sets the tone for everything that follows. A bold, full-bleed image makes a statement; a tighter, more contained layout puts the words first. GrainBits gives you three post layouts to choose from, so you can pick the right opening for each piece of content, whether it's a personal essay, a product announcement, or a photo-led story.

You can apply layouts on a per-post basis, which means a single site can mix and match without feeling inconsistent.

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### Default

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The classic, content-first option. Your post title sits at the top, followed by the featured image, which respects the same width as the rest of your in-post images. It's clean, balanced, and ideal for writing-heavy posts where the image supports the text rather than steals the show.

### Hero

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A more cinematic opening. The featured image takes the spotlight by appearing above the post title and stretching edge to edge across the screen. Great for posts that lead with visuals: travel pieces, product launches, photo essays, or anything where you want the reader to pause before they start scrolling.

### Wide

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A middle ground between Default and Hero. The post title comes first, followed by an edge-to-edge featured image below it. You keep the typography-led opening of Default, but with extra visual punch from the wider image treatment.

{% hint style="info" %}
Most Ghost themes lock you into a single post layout, so being able to switch between three on a per-post basis is one of the small touches that make GrainBits feel genuinely flexible.
{% endhint %}


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