editorial-archives-and-back-catalog

name	editorial-archives-and-back-catalog
description	Use when surfacing past content. Archives let readers explore the back catalog and signal long-term brand investment.

Editorial Archives and Back Catalog

Archives = browsable past content. Tag, date, topic filtering. Signals long-term brand commitment.

Archive structure

1. Reverse chronological (newest first, default)
2. By topic (tag/category filter)
3. By author (author archive page)
4. By date (year/month archive)
5. By popularity (most-read)
6. Featured collections (editorial selections)

Archive page design

Layout options:

1. Grid (3-4 cols of thumbnails + titles)
2. List (single column, full title + dek visible)
3. Magazine cover (showcase top articles with image)
4. Calendar view (article frequency over time)

Pagination at bottom OR infinite scroll for modern feel.

Search and filter

1. Search bar (Algolia, MeiliSearch, or built-in)
2. Tag filter chips
3. Date filter (year selector)
4. Author dropdown
5. Saved searches for return readers

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Used for CardPrepAI knowledge base + article archive.