Adding authors to your Shopify blog posts shouldn't be complicated. Here's a quick help guide with the default method and a better solution.
Default Shopify Method
Add Author to New Post
- Go to Online Store > Blog Posts
- Click "Add blog post"
- Find "Author" field at the top
- Enter the name
- Save your post
Change Existing Author
- Open your blog post
- Update author name
- Click Save
Limitations You'll Face
- Only basic author names
- No author profiles or bios
- Can't manage multiple authors easily
- No bulk updates
- Missing author photos
Better Solution: Storeblog App
Storeblog makes author management hassle-free while doing much more for your store's blog. This Shopify app:
- Handles complete author profiles
- Generates blog content using AI
- Creates SEO-optimized posts
- Manages multiple authors easily
- Allows bulk updates
- Includes author photos and bios
Quick Setup with Storeblog
- Install from Shopify App Store
- Add author profiles once
- Select authors from dropdown
- Update anytime easily
Pro Tips
- Use consistent author name formats
- Keep author information updated
- Add relevant credentials
- Link author social profiles
Why Authors Matter
- Builds store credibility
- Improves blog SEO
- Shows expertise
- Creates reader trust
Need more control over your blog authors? Try Storeblog for complete author management plus AI-powered content generation for your store.