Content Cards

Content cards are the visual tiles used throughout Thrive to display and access content such as articles, videos, pathways, and more. They appear across key areas of the platform, including the homepage, Explore page, Learn Overview, and Skills pages.

Key Features

Responsive layout: Content cards automatically scale across different screen sizes and devices.
Fixed aspect ratio: All content thumbnails now use a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, ensuring consistent display across card types.
Hover state indicators: Users can view the number of comments and views by hovering over a card (desktop only).
Completion visuals: Users can see which content they’ve completed at a glance.

Sort Options in Search

The following options determine how content cards are ordered on the search page:

Sort Option	Description
Relevant	Sorts content based on how closely it matches your search terms. Results are ranked using semantic matching, showing the most meaningful content first, even if it doesn’t contain exact keyword matches.
Recent	Sorts by both created and updated dates. Content cards display either a "Created" or "Updated" label depending on whether the content has been modified since its original publication.
Popular	Sorts content by overall engagement. This takes into account how often content has been viewed or interacted with, helping to surface the most widely accessed resources.
Created	Sorts solely by the original created date. This option is especially useful for communications content where the original publish order matters. When selected, only "Created" dates appear on the content cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about content with restricted permissions?

When adding a link to content with restricted access, the content author will see a warning advising them to check that all users have access to the content.

What will the learner see if they don't have access to the target content?

They'll see a placeholder card with "You don't have permission to view this content".

What types of content can I link to?

You can link to any content type on your Thrive platform. When adding a content link, the user will be shown only results for content that they have access to - not all platform content.

Can I link to multiple pieces of content in one post?

Absolutely. Each link renders as its own content card block, letting you link to several pieces of supporting content in a single post.

Will learners leave my content if they click the embedded card?

Yes, clicking a content card will take learners to the linked content in a new tab. This ensures they don’t lose their place in the original piece.

Will this break if the linked content is deleted?

If the original content is archived or deleted, the embedded card will no longer work and will display a permission error placeholder advising that they don't have access to the linked content. It’s best practice to ensure linked content remains active as long as it’s referenced.