sponsor-block-renderer

Render lightweight sponsor sections for websites, newsletters, and content workflows.

sponsor-block-renderer helps you define sponsor content once and render it into simple HTML blocks. It is designed for creators, publishers, and developers who want a minimal and repeatable way to output sponsor sections without hardcoding HTML in multiple places.

Why this project exists

Sponsor content is often handled inconsistently.

One page may use a hand-written HTML block. Another may embed a slightly different variation in a template. A newsletter workflow may use an entirely separate rendering path. Over time, this creates duplication, formatting drift, and more effort when sponsor content needs to be updated.

This project provides a small rendering layer that standardizes sponsor blocks while staying easy to understand and integrate.

Mental model

Think of the package as a small publishing utility:

Structured sponsor data -> HTML block -> site, newsletter, or app

It does not replace a CMS or ad platform.

It standardizes one small but useful part of a publishing workflow.

What is included

• Sponsor block builder.
• HTML renderer for single sponsor blocks.
• HTML renderer for multiple sponsor blocks.
• Minimal validation for common fields.
• Example usage for content workflows.
• Basic tests.

Install

npm install sponsor-block-renderer

Example

import { renderSponsorBlock } from "sponsor-block-renderer";

const html = renderSponsorBlock({
  label: "Sponsor",
  name: "Example Sponsor",
  description: "A simple product for thoughtful publishers.",
  url: "https://example.com",
  ctaText: "Visit sponsor",
  disclosure: "Sponsored placement"
});

console.log(html);

Output shape

A rendered sponsor block produces simple HTML with a predictable structure.

<section class="sponsor-block">
  <p class="sponsor-block__label">Sponsor</p>
  <h2 class="sponsor-block__title">Example Sponsor</h2>
  <p class="sponsor-block__description">A simple product for thoughtful publishers.</p>
  <p class="sponsor-block__disclosure">Sponsored placement</p>
  <p class="sponsor-block__cta"><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer">Visit sponsor</a></p>
</section>

API

createSponsorBlock(input)

Normalizes sponsor input and validates required fields.

renderSponsorBlock(input, options)

Renders a single sponsor block as HTML.

renderSponsorBlocks(items, options)

Renders multiple sponsor blocks separated by blank lines.

Design Principles

This project is intentionally minimal.

It focuses on a clear rendering path rather than a full sponsorship management platform. The goal is to keep sponsor content structured, reusable, and easy to publish.

The design emphasizes:

• Simplicity over abstraction.
• Reuse over duplication.
• Predictable output over visual opinion.
• Easy integration over framework lock-in.

Example Use Cases

This utility is useful for:

• websites with recurring sponsor sections.
• newsletter generation workflows.
• static site generators.
• content systems that separate data from presentation.

Roadmap

Future extensions may include:

• plain text sponsor rendering.
• JSON export helpers.
• optional template presets.
• disclosure helpers for different publishing workflows.

License

MIT