People content type

Create a profile page for one individual.

This guide demonstrates how to create a People "Profile" page using the People content type to display a person's profile picture, name, degree, position, contact information, and more. 

Step by step

To create a Personal Profile Page:

  1. Select Content > Add Content > People.
     
  2. A people profile page will open. While the format is similar to creating a basic page, there are a few differences.
     
  3. Select the Personal Information tab. Complete the following:
    1. Profile Photo - Select Choose file, then select the user's headshot from your desktop. For alt text, enter "[Person's name] headshot." or review DAS's helpful hints for writing alt text for images.
    2. First Name - Enter the person's first name.
    3. Last Name - Enter the person's last name.
    4. Position - Enter the title of the person's position. For example, "Faculty" or "Professor".
    5. Degree - Enter the person's degree. For example, "Ph.D." or "Ph.D. in Psychology".
    6. External Website - If desired, enter the URL and Link text of the person's website.
    7. Office - Enter the person's office they reside in. For example, "Office of the Provost".
    8. Email - Enter the person's preferred contact email. This should be their "@hms.harvard.edu" or alternative, professional email address (not Gmail/Yahoo/MSN/AOL/etc.).
    9. Phone Number - Enter the person's preferred contact phone number.
    10. Card Link
      1. URL - Search the person's name and select the corresponding Card Link.
      2. Link text - Enter a title that describes the link destination. For example, "Biography".
      3. Card Text - Enter a short description of the card.
    11. Update Person Data Weekly - Unless the card will be updated frequently, select Off.
       
  4. Select the Components tab. Complete the following:
    1. Select the Add People Profile Tabs button.
    2. The "People Profile Tabs" section will appear. Tap to expand the "People Profile Tabs Item".
      1. Tab Title - Enter a title for the tab.
      2. Tab Content - Enter a short description of the content of the tab.
    3. To add another tab, select the Add People Profile Tabs button. You are allowed a maximum of 3 tabs. The button will disappear once there are three active tabs.
       
  5. Select Save. If you are ready to publish your page, ensure the Published toggle is enabled (green in color). 

Examples

Front-end

This example is a screenshot of a people profile page.

People page front-end example.

Back-end: Personal Information tab

Personal information tab back-end screen.

Back-end: Components tab

Components tab back-end screen.