Author Profile Block

The Author Profile Block allows you to showcase detailed information about a single author.

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Author Profile Block

Overview

The Author Profile Block is designed to display comprehensive information about a single author. It’s perfect for:

  • Author bio pages
  • Team member profiles
  • About pages
  • Sidebar author information
  • Post signature blocks

Block Settings

The Author Profile Block offers a variety of settings to customize both the content and appearance.

Content Settings

  • Author Selection: Choose any user from your WordPress site
  • Show Image: Toggle the author’s profile picture
  • Show Position: Toggle the author’s title/position
  • Show Email: Toggle the author’s email address
  • Show Description: Toggle the author’s biographical information
  • Show Member Since Date: Toggle the author’s registration date with customizable label
  • Show Social Links: Toggle the author’s social media profiles
  • Show More Section: Toggle additional custom content
  • More Content: Add custom content about the author (when “Show More Section” is enabled)

Style Settings

  • Text Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment
  • Background Color: Custom color for the block
  • Padding: Space around the content (0-50px)
  • Shadow: Add subtle shadow effect
  • Border: Add customizable border
  • Border Color: Color for the border
  • Border Width: Width of the border (1-10px)
  • Rounded Corners: Add rounded corners

Layout Options

The Author Profile Block offers multiple layout options to fit your design needs:

Card Layout

The Card layout presents the author information in a card format with:

  • Author image at the top
  • Name and position below
  • Email, registration date, and description
  • Social links at the bottom

Ideal for formal presentation of authors.

Card Layout

Compact Layout

The Compact layout provides a more space-efficient presentation:

  • Author image on the left
  • Name, position, and email on the right
  • Description below
  • Social links at the bottom

Ideal for sidebar widgets or when space is limited.

Compact Layout

Centered Layout

The Centered layout focuses on symmetry and balance:

  • Author image centered at the top
  • Name, position, email, and social links centered below
  • Description at the bottom

Ideal for author spotlights or featured authors.

Centered Layout

Usage Examples

Author Bio 

<!-- wp:author-profile-blocks/author-profile {
  "authorId": 1,
  "showImage": true,
  "showEmail": true,
  "showDescription": true,
  "showRegisteredDate": true,
  "showPosition": true,
  "showSocial": true,
  "textAlign": "left",
  "layout": "card"
} /-->

Author Spotlight 

<!-- wp:author-profile-blocks/author-profile {
  "authorId": 1,
  "showImage": true,
  "showEmail": false,
  "showDescription": true,
  "showRegisteredDate": true,
  "showPosition": true,
  "showSocial": true,
  "textAlign": "center",
  "layout": "centered",
  "enableShadow": true,
  "enableRounded": true
} /-->

Compact Sidebar 

<!-- wp:author-profile-blocks/author-profile {
  "authorId": 1,
  "showImage": true,
  "showEmail": false,
  "showDescription": false,
  "showRegisteredDate": true,
  "showPosition": true,
  "showSocial": true,
  "layout": "compact"
} /-->

Tips and Best Practices

  • Use high-quality profile pictures for better visual appeal
  • Keep author descriptions concise for better readability
  • For consistent styling, match the block’s background color with your theme
  • Use the same layout for all authors on the same page for visual consistency
  • Add the “More Content” section for additional information like recent posts or achievements

Using the More Content Section

The More Content section provides a space for adding additional information about the author that might not fit in the standard description field. This can include:

  1. Recent posts by the author
  2. Awards and achievements
  3. Current projects
  4. Contact information
  5. Availability for speaking engagements
  6. Office hours or scheduling information

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