Blog post footer

Add author, date, tags, and share or print buttons below your articles to boost engagement, improve navigation, and create a polished, interactive finish for every post.

Last updated 4 months ago

Helpful links

  1. https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/customizing-themes/edit/theme-editor

  2. https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/templates

  3. https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/sections-and-blocks

  4. https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/sections-and-blocks#metafields-and-dynamic-sources

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Overview

The Blog post footer section adds customizable engagement and informational features to the end of every article. It allows you to present key article metadata—such as the author, publication date, and tags—alongside convenient action buttons for sharing or printing. This ensures readers finish your articles with clear next steps and relevant context.

📝 Note: The Blog post footer makes it easy to extend the value of your articles by highlighting key details and encouraging further interaction or sharing.

Article metadata and engagement

This group of options controls which information and actions readers see below each article. Adjust them to reflect your brand’s voice and your audience’s needs while supporting site engagement goals.

  1. Show author
    Displays the name of the article’s author in the footer. This option helps emphasize credibility and individual recognition.
    Default: enabled

  2. Show publication date
    Shows the publication date, giving readers timely context about your content.
    Default: enabled

  3. Show print button
    Adds a convenient print button, ideal for audiences who may want an offline or physical version of your articles.
    Default: disabled

  4. Show share button
    Offers a share option, making it simple for visitors to distribute your article via social media or direct link.
    Default: enabled

  5. Show tags
    Reveals the article’s tags for users, which can help with site navigation and surface related content.
    Default: enabled

Supported block types

The Blog post footer section is controlled exclusively through these section settings and does not support additional block types. This helps maintain a clean, consistent footer across all articles.

Usage notes

  1. The Blog post footer automatically adapts to all device sizes, supporting a seamless experience on desktop and mobile.

  2. For optimal performance and readability, enable only those options that are relevant to your site and audience.

  3. All features in the section support accessibility best practices—including visible color contrast, keyboard navigation, and compatibility with assistive tools.

💡 Tip: For a clean and effective footer, choose only the details or actions that matter most to your readers—often just author, date, and a share button deliver the best user experience.