Editorial Blog Stacked List Layout

What You'll Create

A stacked, editorial-style blog listing where posts display in a single column with large typography, small thumbnail images, and horizontal divider lines. The layout places the image on one side with post metadata organized in a grid pattern—creating that clean, magazine index feel.

The Problem It Solves

Squarespace's default blog grid layouts prioritize images over text. When you want a text-forward, editorial approach where headlines dominate and images play a supporting role, custom CSS transforms the Basic Grid into this sophisticated stacked presentation.

Perfect For

• News or magazine-style blogs

• Editorial portfolios

• Text-heavy content sites

• Minimalist design approaches

• Professional service blogs

• Any blog prioritizing headlines over imagery

What Makes This Different

The CSS uses flexbox with row-reverse to position small thumbnails alongside large headlines, with a grid layout for the metadata. The responsive clamp() function scales typography smoothly across screen sizes. Horizontal borders separate entries cleanly, and the layout collapses gracefully on mobile while maintaining the stacked aesthetic.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid Engine

• Code Type: CSS

• Prerequisites: Blog page using Basic Grid layout.

• Toolkit Title: Blog Stacked List

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support