Submissions:Documentation
Documentation: Article Card Templates for AbhiprayaVedi
This guide explains the different card templates we have created for the Main Page and article pages. It is written for Editors and Admins.
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1. Overview of Card Templates
We have three main card templates:
| Template | Purpose | Best Used On | Image Size Recommended |
| ArticleCard | General article preview | Main Page, Related Articles | 400x250px |
| StoryCard | Top Stories / Highlighted stories | Main Page | 400x250px |
| FeaturedCard | Large hero-style featured article | Main Page (Featured section) | 800x400px |
All cards automatically pull data from the article’s `
-->` template (Display Name, Introduction, Author, Date, Image1, etc.).
2. How to Use Each Card
A. ArticleCard (Most Commonly Used)
Usage:
```wikitext
[[|PageName]]
```
Example:
```wikitext
[[|Something-In-The-Air]]
[[|A-Red-Dawn-That-Set-Too-Soon]]
```
Where to use:
- Main Page → Recent / Top Stories sections
- Bottom of individual article pages → Related Articles
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B. StoryCard
Usage:
```wikitext
```
Example:
```wikitext
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Where to use:
- Main Page → "🔥 Top Stories" section
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C. FeaturedCard (Large Banner Style)
Usage:
```wikitext
Display Title
Short Intro
```
Example:
```wikitext
Something in the Air?
Alan Moir shares his impressions on Kerala cartoonists.
```
Where to use:
- Main Page → "✨ Featured" section (only 1–2 cards)
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3. Step-by-Step Guide for Editors
Step 1: Publish an Article
1. Submit article through the form.
2. Review and edit.
3. Move page from `Submissions:` to `Main:` namespace.
4. Add the category `[[Category:Recent Publications]]` at the bottom.
Step 2: Add Article to Main Page
1. Go to the Main Page.
2. Add the card in the appropriate section using the syntax above.
3. Save.
Step 3: Add Related Articles at Bottom of Article
1. Open the article in source mode.
2. Add at the bottom (before the Edit button):
```wikitext
== Related Articles ==
```
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4. Best Practices
- Always use published articles (in Main namespace) in cards.
- Use Image1 from the form for best results (it appears as thumbnail in cards).
- Keep Introduction field short and engaging (first 2–3 lines work best in cards).
- Update cards on the Main Page periodically (once every few days).
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5. Future Improvements (Optional)
- We can later use Semantic MediaWiki to automatically show latest 6 articles without manual updating.
- We can create a "Related Articles" section that auto-suggests based on category.
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