# Minimal Blog

> A clean list of post titles, dates, and excerpts set in plenty of space. Use it for a writing focused blog where the words carry the whole page.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-minimal-blog).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-minimal-blog
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-minimal-blog-light-1fea0a6030af3008.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-minimal-blog.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-minimal-blog.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/marketing/blog-sections/minimal-blog.tsx`

```tsx
import { useState } from 'react';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
import { Clock3Icon, ArrowRightIcon, FilterIcon } from 'lucide-react';
import {
  Select,
  SelectContent,
  SelectItem,
  SelectTrigger,
  SelectValue,
} from '@/components/ui/select';
import { Separator } from '@/components/ui/separator';

// Define post type
interface BlogPost {
  id: number;
  title: string;
  excerpt: string;
  category: string;
  date: string;
  readTime: string;
  author: {
    name: string;
    avatar: string;
  };
}

const blogPosts: BlogPost[] = [
  {
    id: 1,
    title: 'Defining Your Brand Voice: A Step-by-Step Guide',
    excerpt:
      'Learn how to develop a consistent and authentic brand voice that resonates with your target audience and strengthens your market position.',
    category: 'Branding',
    date: 'April 15, 2023',
    readTime: '8 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'Emma Parker',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1494790108377-be9c29b29330?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 2,
    title: 'The Psychology of Color in Marketing: Choosing the Right Palette',
    excerpt:
      'Explore how color choices influence consumer perception and how to select the optimal color scheme for your marketing materials.',
    category: 'Design',
    date: 'April 10, 2023',
    readTime: '6 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'Michael Chen',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1472099645785-5658abf4ff4e?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 3,
    title: 'Building an Effective Content Distribution Strategy',
    excerpt:
      'Discover how to get your content in front of the right audience at the right time through strategic distribution channels.',
    category: 'Content',
    date: 'April 7, 2023',
    readTime: '10 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'Sarah Johnson',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534751516642-a1af1ef26a56?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 4,
    title: 'Data Privacy Regulations: What Marketers Need to Know',
    excerpt:
      'Navigate the complex landscape of data privacy laws and learn how to maintain compliance while effectively reaching your audience.',
    category: 'Legal',
    date: 'April 3, 2023',
    readTime: '9 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'David Wilson',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500648767791-00dcc994a43e?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 5,
    title: 'Creating Effective Landing Pages That Convert',
    excerpt:
      'Master the art of designing landing pages that drive conversions through strategic layout, messaging, and call-to-actions.',
    category: 'Conversion',
    date: 'March 28, 2023',
    readTime: '7 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'Jessica Lee',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1438761681033-6461ffad8d80?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 6,
    title: 'Omnichannel Marketing: Crafting Seamless Customer Experiences',
    excerpt:
      "Learn how to create consistent, integrated customer experiences across all touchpoints in the buyer's journey.",
    category: 'Strategy',
    date: 'March 22, 2023',
    readTime: '11 min read',
    author: {
      name: 'Robert Zhang',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507003211169-0a1dd7228f2d?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
];

export default function BlogSectionMinimal() {
  const categories = [
    'All Categories',
    ...Array.from(new Set(blogPosts.map((post) => post.category))),
  ];
  const [selectedCategory, setSelectedCategory] = useState('All Categories');

  // Filter posts based on selected category
  const filteredPosts =
    selectedCategory === 'All Categories'
      ? blogPosts
      : blogPosts.filter((post) => post.category === selectedCategory);

  return (
    <section className="container mx-auto px-4 py-24 md:px-6 2xl:max-w-[1400px]">
      <div className="mx-auto max-w-3xl space-y-16">
        <div className="space-y-4">
          <h2 className="text-center text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">
            Journal
          </h2>
          <p className="text-muted-foreground text-center">
            Thoughts, ideas, and insights on marketing and business strategy.
          </p>
        </div>

        <div className="flex justify-end">
          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
            <FilterIcon className="text-muted-foreground h-4 w-4" />
            <Select
              value={selectedCategory}
              onValueChange={setSelectedCategory}
            >
              <SelectTrigger className="w-[180px]">
                <SelectValue placeholder="Category" />
              </SelectTrigger>
              <SelectContent>
                {categories.map((category) => (
                  <SelectItem key={category} value={category}>
                    {category}
                  </SelectItem>
                ))}
              </SelectContent>
            </Select>
          </div>
        </div>

        <div className="space-y-12">
          {filteredPosts.map((post) => (
            <article key={post.id} className="space-y-4">
              <div className="space-y-2">
                <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2">
                  <Badge variant="outline">{post.category}</Badge>
                  <span className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">
                    {post.date}
                  </span>
                </div>

                <h3 className="hover:text-primary text-xl font-semibold tracking-tight transition-colors sm:text-2xl">
                  <a href="#">{post.title}</a>
                </h3>
              </div>

              <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm sm:text-base">
                {post.excerpt}
              </p>

              <div className="flex flex-col gap-4 pt-4 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
                <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3">
                  <div className="relative h-8 w-8 flex-shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-full">
                    <img
                      src={post.author.avatar}
                      alt={post.author.name}
                      className="object-cover"
                    />
                  </div>
                  <span className="text-sm font-medium">
                    {post.author.name}
                  </span>
                  <div className="text-muted-foreground flex items-center text-sm">
                    <Clock3Icon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                    <span>{post.readTime}</span>
                  </div>
                </div>

                <Button
                  variant="ghost"
                  size="sm"
                  className="hover:text-primary self-start hover:bg-transparent sm:self-center"
                  asChild
                >
                  <a href="#">
                    Continue Reading
                    <ArrowRightIcon className="ml-1 h-4 w-4" />
                  </a>
                </Button>
              </div>

              <Separator className="mt-8" />
            </article>
          ))}
        </div>

        {filteredPosts.length === 0 && (
          <div className="py-12 text-center">
            <p className="text-muted-foreground">
              No articles found in this category.
            </p>
          </div>
        )}

        <div className="flex justify-center">
          <Button asChild variant="outline" className="gap-2">
            <a href="#">
              Load More Articles
              <ArrowRightIcon className="ml-1 h-4 w-4" />
            </a>
          </Button>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/badge.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const badgeVariants = cva(
  "group/badge inline-flex h-5 w-fit shrink-0 items-center justify-center gap-1 overflow-hidden rounded-4xl border border-transparent px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&>svg]:pointer-events-none [&>svg]:size-3!",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-primary/80",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-secondary/80",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 [a]:hover:bg-destructive/20",
        outline:
          "border-border text-foreground [a]:hover:bg-muted [a]:hover:text-muted-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-muted-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Badge({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"span"> &
  VariantProps<typeof badgeVariants> & { asChild?: boolean }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "span"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="badge"
      data-variant={variant}
      className={cn(badgeVariants({ variant }), className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Badge, badgeVariants }
```

### `components/ui/select.tsx`

```tsx
"use client"

import * as React from "react"
import { Select as SelectPrimitive } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"
import { ChevronDownIcon, CheckIcon, ChevronUpIcon } from "lucide-react"

function Select({
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Root>) {
  return <SelectPrimitive.Root data-slot="select" {...props} />
}

function SelectGroup({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Group>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Group
      data-slot="select-group"
      className={cn("scroll-my-1 p-1", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectValue({
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Value>) {
  return <SelectPrimitive.Value data-slot="select-value" {...props} />
}

function SelectTrigger({
  className,
  size = "default",
  children,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Trigger> & {
  size?: "sm" | "default"
}) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Trigger
      data-slot="select-trigger"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "flex w-fit items-center justify-between gap-1.5 rounded-md border border-input bg-transparent py-2 pr-2 pl-2.5 text-sm whitespace-nowrap shadow-xs transition-[color,box-shadow] outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 data-placeholder:text-muted-foreground data-[size=default]:h-9 data-[size=sm]:h-8 *:data-[slot=select-value]:line-clamp-1 *:data-[slot=select-value]:flex *:data-[slot=select-value]:items-center *:data-[slot=select-value]:gap-1.5 dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      {children}
      <SelectPrimitive.Icon asChild>
        <ChevronDownIcon className="pointer-events-none size-4 text-muted-foreground" />
      </SelectPrimitive.Icon>
    </SelectPrimitive.Trigger>
  )
}

function SelectContent({
  className,
  children,
  position = "item-aligned",
  align = "center",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Content>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Portal>
      <SelectPrimitive.Content
        data-slot="select-content"
        data-align-trigger={position === "item-aligned"}
        className={cn("relative z-50 max-h-(--radix-select-content-available-height) min-w-36 origin-(--radix-select-content-transform-origin) overflow-x-hidden overflow-y-auto rounded-md bg-popover text-popover-foreground shadow-md ring-1 ring-foreground/10 duration-100 data-[align-trigger=true]:animate-none data-[side=bottom]:slide-in-from-top-2 data-[side=left]:slide-in-from-right-2 data-[side=right]:slide-in-from-left-2 data-[side=top]:slide-in-from-bottom-2 data-open:animate-in data-open:fade-in-0 data-open:zoom-in-95 data-closed:animate-out data-closed:fade-out-0 data-closed:zoom-out-95", position ==="popper"&&"data-[side=bottom]:translate-y-1 data-[side=left]:-translate-x-1 data-[side=right]:translate-x-1 data-[side=top]:-translate-y-1", className )}
        position={position}
        align={align}
        {...props}
      >
        <SelectScrollUpButton />
        <SelectPrimitive.Viewport
          data-position={position}
          className={cn(
            "data-[position=popper]:h-(--radix-select-trigger-height) data-[position=popper]:w-full data-[position=popper]:min-w-(--radix-select-trigger-width)",
            position === "popper" && ""
          )}
        >
          {children}
        </SelectPrimitive.Viewport>
        <SelectScrollDownButton />
      </SelectPrimitive.Content>
    </SelectPrimitive.Portal>
  )
}

function SelectLabel({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Label>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Label
      data-slot="select-label"
      className={cn("px-2 py-1.5 text-xs text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectItem({
  className,
  children,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Item>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Item
      data-slot="select-item"
      className={cn(
        "relative flex w-full cursor-default items-center gap-2 rounded-sm py-1.5 pr-8 pl-2 text-sm outline-hidden select-none focus:bg-accent focus:text-accent-foreground not-data-[variant=destructive]:focus:**:text-accent-foreground data-disabled:pointer-events-none data-disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 *:[span]:last:flex *:[span]:last:items-center *:[span]:last:gap-2",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <span className="pointer-events-none absolute right-2 flex size-4 items-center justify-center">
        <SelectPrimitive.ItemIndicator>
          <CheckIcon className="pointer-events-none" />
        </SelectPrimitive.ItemIndicator>
      </span>
      <SelectPrimitive.ItemText>{children}</SelectPrimitive.ItemText>
    </SelectPrimitive.Item>
  )
}

function SelectSeparator({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.Separator>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.Separator
      data-slot="select-separator"
      className={cn("pointer-events-none -mx-1 my-1 h-px bg-border", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function SelectScrollUpButton({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton
      data-slot="select-scroll-up-button"
      className={cn(
        "z-10 flex cursor-default items-center justify-center bg-popover py-1 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <ChevronUpIcon
      />
    </SelectPrimitive.ScrollUpButton>
  )
}

function SelectScrollDownButton({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton>) {
  return (
    <SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton
      data-slot="select-scroll-down-button"
      className={cn(
        "z-10 flex cursor-default items-center justify-center bg-popover py-1 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    >
      <ChevronDownIcon
      />
    </SelectPrimitive.ScrollDownButton>
  )
}

export {
  Select,
  SelectContent,
  SelectGroup,
  SelectItem,
  SelectLabel,
  SelectScrollDownButton,
  SelectScrollUpButton,
  SelectSeparator,
  SelectTrigger,
  SelectValue,
}
```

### `components/ui/separator.tsx`

```tsx
"use client";

import * as React from "react";
import { Separator as SeparatorPrimitive } from "radix-ui";

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";

function Separator({
  className,
  orientation = "horizontal",
  decorative = true,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SeparatorPrimitive.Root>) {
  return (
    <SeparatorPrimitive.Root
      data-slot="separator"
      decorative={decorative}
      orientation={orientation}
      className={cn(
        "shrink-0 bg-border data-horizontal:h-px data-horizontal:w-full data-vertical:w-px ",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  );
}

export { Separator };
```