Article Author Element

About the Article Author Element

The Article Author Element allows you to display the name of the author for articles on your site.

This element can be added within the Article List element or when designing an Article page type, helping readers connect with the content creators.

How to Add a Blog Author in Shopify Admin?

To add or modify a blog author in Shopify Admin, follow these steps:

• Log in to Shopify Admin.
• Navigate to Settings > Users and Permissions.

Click Add Staff.

• Enter the author’s information and ensure they have appropriate permissions. Click Send Invite.

To change the author of an article, go to Online store>Blog posts and click on the article.

Change Author under the Organization section.

By ensuring the author details are set up in Shopify Admin, they will automatically reflect in your Article Author Element.

Article Author Element Settings

Prefix

Add a prefix before the author’s name, such as “By,” to provide context. For example, “By John Doe.”

Text

Customize the text style, including font type, size, and weight, to align with your site’s design.

States

• Normal State: Configure text color, ensuring it’s readable and matches your theme.
• Hover State: Option to change the text color when users hover over the author’s name.

Text Align

Align the text to the left, center, or right within its container.

SEO Settings

Set the HTML tag for the author text (e.g., H1-H6 or div) to define its semantic importance for search engines and accessibility.