This article explains how to use and customize the Article Author Element, an essential tool for displaying the author’s name on your article pages or lists.
About Article Category Element
The Article Author Element displays the author’s name for blog posts and articles.
This element is useful when designing an Article List or a dedicated Article page type, helping readers identify the author.
How to Add an Article Category to Shopify?
- Log in to Shopify Admin.
- Navigate to Online Store > Blog Posts > Manage Blogs.
- Click Add Blog.
- Name your new category (e.g., “News”). Save your changes to start using this category.
- Choose a category for your blog:
Article Category Element Settings
Text
Customize the text to suit your branding. This includes adjusting the: Font style (type, weight), font size, spacing, etc,…
States
- Normal State: Configure the default color of the author’s name.
- Hover State: Set a different color for when users hover over the text to add a dynamic effect.
Text Align
Align the author’s name to the left, center, or right, depending on your design preferences.
SEO
Assign an HTML tag (H1-H6 or div) to the author’s name. This affects its semantic importance for search engines and page structure. Use H2 or H3 for subheadings or div for standard text.
Configure the Advanced tab for Article Category Element
For more advanced customization, please navigate to the Advanced tab and follow the instructions in this article.
