Managing Post Visibility in Blogger

Disclaimer: This guide explains how to manage the visibility of posts in your blog’s layout and feeds. It does not create private or password‑protected content. Posts remain publicly accessible if someone has the direct link.

Method 1: Schedule Posts

• Write your post as usual
• In Post settings → Published on, choose a date far in the future or past
• The post won’t appear on your homepage or feeds, but the direct link remains accessible

This approach is quick and requires no theme edits. It’s ideal for drafts, announcements, or content you want available but not highlighted.

Method 2: Use Labels + Theme Settings

If you’d like more control, you can use labels and a small theme adjustment to keep certain posts out of your homepage and archives.

1. Assign a consistent label (e.g., “offfeed” or “archive”) to posts you don’t want displayed
2. Go to Theme → Edit HTML
3. Find this line:

<b:loop values='data:posts' var='post'>

4. Replace the loop with this adjusted version:

<b:loop values='data:posts' var='post'>
  <b:if cond='!(expr:post.labels any (l => l.name == "offfeed" or l.name == "archive"))'>
    <b:include data='post' name='post'/>
  </b:if>
</b:loop>

5. Save your changes

Now, any post with those labels will not appear on your homepage or archives, but will still load if someone has the direct link.

Why Use These Methods?

• Selective sharing: Share tutorials or resources with specific readers
• Content organization: Keep promotional or secondary posts separate from your main feed
• Professional presentation: Highlight your most relevant posts while keeping others available privately

Important Notes

• These methods only affect visibility in your blog’s layout and feeds. Posts are still publicly accessible if someone has the link.
• Use consistent labels for easier management.
• Apply the same filter logic to archive or search loops if you want those sections hidden too.
• Avoid linking to these posts from your homepage or sidebar if you want them to remain low‑profile.

Final Thoughts

By combining scheduling and label‑based filtering, you can manage your blog’s appearance more effectively. This helps you keep your homepage clean and professional while still making certain posts available when and how you choose.

This guide is for visibility management only, not for creating private content.