RS Author Info Box

Description

RS Author Info Box is a functional WordPress plugin designed to easily display professional author profiles within your website’s sidebar or widget-ready areas. This simple tool empowers website administrators to build trust and connect with readers by giving a face and brief introduction to the content creators.

Key features include:
* Display author name and professional title.
* Include a short biographical description.
* Upload an author profile picture and banner image seamlessly via the WordPress media library.
* Add common social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Goodreads, Wattpad).
* Option to hide the widget conditionally to suit your theme layouts.

Lightweight and flexible, it simply requires adding the widget to your targeted widget area and configuring the straightforward form.

Installation

  1. Upload the rs-author-info-box folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Appearance > Widgets.
  4. Drag and drop the “RS Author Info Box” widget to a sidebar or widget area.
  5. Fill out the author details, upload images via the integrated media uploader, and save.

FAQ

Does it work with any theme?

Yes, it is designed using standard WordPress widget APIs and should be compatible with most standardly-coded themes.

Can I hide the widget on specific pages?

There is a built-in checkbox within the widget settings to easily hide the box on single post pages if you only want it on the homepage snippet or archives.

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Contributors & Developers

“RS Author Info Box” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

2.2.0

  • Security and Internationalization code standards update.
  • General escaping and sanitization improvements.
  • Updated standard Plugin check recommendations including PHP 7.4 compatibility.

2.1.0

  • Minor fixes and enhancements.