The article header pattern should be used at the top of the main content for a news article or blog post.

Rules for article header

• Must only be used once on a page.
• Photographs should be headshots of the individual named as the author and of professional quality.
• Images should be cropped square at 100px wide and 100px high.

Options available

• Article header
• Article header with author's name
• Article header with linked author's name
• Article header with author's name and image
• Article header with linked author's name and image
• Article header with sharing options

Article header

The simplest implementation incorporates a heading and the date of publication.

Article header with author's name

Adding the name of the author to an article gives it a personal touch and sense of authority.

Article header with linked author's name

The author's name can link to further details about the person.

Article header with author's name and image

Using a photograph of the author adds a sense of authenticity and trust to the article.

Article header with linked author's name and image

• If linking to further details about the author, then both the image and name must be links.

Article header with sharing options

The share options pattern can be uncluded to provide a quick method for people to share the article.