How to Enable Post Split Pagination in Blogger

Enable Post Split Pagination in Blogger (Step-by-Step Guide)

Long blog posts on Blogger can feel heavy for readers when everything appears on a single page. Visitors may lose interest quickly, leading to lower engagement and higher bounce rates.

Post split pagination helps solve this problem by dividing a long article into multiple sections. Readers can navigate using Next and Previous buttons, making content easier to consume and more interactive.

This tutorial explains what post split pagination is, why it matters, and how to enable it in Blogger using two different methods.

What Is Post Split Pagination?

Post split pagination is the technique of breaking a single blog post into multiple pages. Each section appears separately while remaining part of the same article.

Typical structure:

Page 1 – Introduction

Page 2 – Main content

Page 3 – Conclusion

Navigation buttons allow readers to move between pages without leaving the post.

Why Use Post Pagination in Blogger?

Using pagination in long Blogger posts offers several benefits:

Improves readability by avoiding long scrolls.

Enhances user experience with structured navigation.

Boosts page views as each section loads individually.

Ideal for tutorials, reviews, and detailed guides.

Method 01: Manual Post Split Pagination (Custom Sections)

This method gives you full control over how your content is divided. Each page is wrapped inside a custom container.

HTML Structure

<div id="article-pagination-wrapper">

  <div class="article-page active-page">
    <h2>Page One</h2>
    <p>This is the opening section of the article.</p>
  </div>

  <div class="article-page">
    <h2>Page Two</h2>
    <p>This section continues the discussion.</p>
  </div>

  <div class="article-page">
    <h2>Page Three</h2>
    <p>This is the final conclusion of the post.</p>
  </div>

</div>

<div class="article-nav">
  <button id="article-prev">‹ Previous</button>
  <span id="article-counter">Page 1 of 3</span>
  <button id="article-next">Next ›</button>
</div>

CSS Styling

<style>
.article-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.article-nav button {
  background: #0d6efd;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.article-nav button:hover {
  background: #084298;
}

#article-counter {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333;
}

.article-page {
  display: none;
}

.article-page.active-page {
  display: block;
}
</style>

JavaScript Logic

<script>
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
  const pages = document.querySelectorAll(".article-page");
  const prevBtn = document.getElementById("article-prev");
  const nextBtn = document.getElementById("article-next");
  const counter = document.getElementById("article-counter");

  let index = 0;

  function updateView() {
    pages.forEach((page, i) => {
      page.classList.toggle("active-page", i === index);
    });

    counter.textContent = "Page " + (index + 1) + " of " + pages.length;
    prevBtn.style.display = index === 0 ? "none" : "inline-block";
    nextBtn.style.display = index === pages.length - 1 ? "none" : "inline-block";
  }

  prevBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
    if (index > 0) {
      index--;
      updateView();
    }
  });

  nextBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
    if (index < pages.length - 1) {
      index++;
      updateView();
    }
  });

  updateView();
});
</script>

Method 02: Automatic Pagination Using <!--more--> Tag

This method automatically splits content wherever the <!--more--> tag is used inside a Blogger post.

Theme Code (Item Pages Only)

<b:if cond='data:blog.pageType == "item"'>

<style>
#auto-pager {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #dee2e6;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

#auto-pager.show {
  display: flex;
}

#auto-pager button {
  background: #198754;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

#auto-pager button:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

#pager-status {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #495057;
}
</style>

<script>
//<![CDATA[
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {

  const postBody = document.getElementById("post-body");
  const splitter = /<!--more-->/;
  let pages = [];
  let current = 0;

  if (!postBody) return;

  if (splitter.test(postBody.innerHTML)) {
    pages = postBody.innerHTML.split(splitter);

    const container = document.createElement("div");
    container.id = "auto-page-content";

    const nav = document.createElement("div");
    nav.id = "auto-pager";
    nav.classList.add("show");

    nav.innerHTML = `
      <button id="auto-prev">Previous</button>
      <span id="pager-status"></span>
      <button id="auto-next">Next</button>
    `;

    postBody.style.display = "none";
    postBody.parentNode.insertBefore(container, postBody.nextSibling);
    container.parentNode.insertBefore(nav, container.nextSibling);

    const prev = document.getElementById("auto-prev");
    const next = document.getElementById("auto-next");
    const status = document.getElementById("pager-status");

    function render() {
      container.innerHTML = pages[current];
      status.textContent = "Page " + (current + 1) + " of " + pages.length;
      prev.disabled = current === 0;
      next.disabled = current === pages.length - 1;
    }

    prev.onclick = () => {
      if (current > 0) {
        current--;
        render();
        container.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth" });
      }
    };

    next.onclick = () => {
      if (current < pages.length - 1) {
        current++;
        render();
        container.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth" });
      }
    };

    render();
  }
});
//]]>
</script>

</b:if>

Important Tips

Use pagination only for long-form content.

Keep content flow natural between pages.

Always test pagination on mobile devices.

Conclusion

Post split pagination is an excellent way to improve readability and engagement on Blogger. Whether you prefer manual control or automatic splitting, both methods help structure long articles effectively.

If you need help customizing the design or fixing any issues, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to assist you.