How to Write Great Insights Pages

Writing an insight article is more than just putting words on a page; it’s about sharing knowledge in a structured, engaging, and visually appealing way. This guide will walk you through the process of creating content that fits perfectly into the Wraptron design system.

1. Frontmatter Configuration

Every article starts with the Frontmatter. This is the metadata block at the top of your Markdown file, enclosed by three dashes (---). It defines how your article appears in card previews and the hero section.

---
title: "The Future of Web Development"
description: "Explore the emerging trends in full-stack development..."
author: "Jane Doe"
publishedAt: "2024-03-20"
tags: ["Technology", "Web", "Future"]
image: "https://example.com/hero-image.jpg"
---

Field	Type	Required	Description
title	string	Yes	The main headline of the article. Keep it catchy and relevant.
description	string	Yes	A short summary used for SEO and card previews.
author	string	No	Your name or the author’s name.
publishedAt	string	No	Date in YYYY-MM-DD format.
tags	array	No	List of related topics, e.g., ["AI", "Design"].
image	string	No	URL for the featured hero image.

Pro Tip: Always choose a high-quality image for the hero section. It sets the tone for the entire article.

2. Structuring Your Content

A well-structured article is easier to read. Use headings to break down your thoughts into logical sections.

Hierarchy Matters

Use ## for main sections and ### for subsections. The specialized TableOfContents component automatically generates a sidebar navigation based on these headings, allowing readers to jump between sections effortlessly.

• Introduction: Hook the reader immediately.
• Body Paragraphs: specific, actionable insights.
• Conclusion: Summarize the key takeaways.

3. Rich Text Features

Our design system supports a variety of rich text elements to make your content pop.

Code Blocks

We support syntax highlighting for code snippets. This is perfect for technical tutorials.

// Example: A simple greeting function
function greet(name) {
  console.log(`Hello, ${name}! Welcome to Wraptron.`);
}

greet("Developer");

Blockquotes

Use blockquotes to highlight key takeaways or quotes.

“Good design is as little design as possible.”
— Dieter Rams

Lists

Use bullet points for unordered lists and numbers for sequential steps.

• Clear and concise
• Easy to scan
• Visually distinct

4. Visual Assets

Images and diagrams are crucial for engagement. Use standard Markdown image syntax to embed them.

![Alt Text Description](url-to-image.jpg)

Ensure your images are optimized for web to maintain fast load times.

5. Markdown Syntax Basics

If you are new to Markdown, here is a quick cheatsheet for common formatting:

Text Emphasis

• Bold: Wrap text in double asterisks: **Bold Text**.
• Italic: Wrap text in single asterisks or underscores: *Italic Text* or _Italic Text_.
• Strikethrough: Wrap text in double tildes: ~~Deleted Text~~.

Links

Create links by wrapping the link text in brackets [] followed immediately by the URL in parentheses ().

• Syntax: [Link Text](https://example.com)
• Result: Link Text

Tables

Create tables using hyphens - and pipes |.

| Header 1 | Header 2 |
| :------- | :------- |
| Row 1    | Data 1   |
| Row 2    | Data 2   |

Horizontal Rules

Use three or more dashes to create a horizontal separator line.

---

6. Conclusion

By following these guidelines, you ensure that every insight article maintains the high quality and visual consistency of the Wraptron brand. Happy writing!