Author Image Plugin For WordPress

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The author image plugin for WordPress lets you easily add author images to posts and articles on your site:

Author Image Screenshot

Default Usage

To make use of this plugin, your wp-content folder must be writable by the server (chmod 777).

Then, place the following call in the loop where you want the author image to appear:

<?php the_author_image(); ?>

Lastly, browse to Users / Your Profile in the admin area, upload an image file, and you're done.

Advanced Usage

Image Style

You can use .entry_author_image CSS class to customize where and how the image appears.

The CSS used on this site, for instance, is the following:

.entry_author_image
{
  float: left;
  border: solid 1px outset;
  margin: 1.2em 1.2em 0px .1em;
}

Overriding CSS Floats

When displaying wide videos, images or tabular data, it becomes desirable to bump the content below the author's image. To achieve this, insert the following code in your post:

<div style="clear:both;"></div>

Static Pages

When using Semiologic Pro, the plugin will also work with static pages that use the article template.

Release Notes

v.2.0 — If you're upgrading from a previous version of the plugin, make the wp-content/authors folder and all of its contents writable by the server.

Frequently Asked Questions

HELP ME!!!

The Semiologic community forum is the best place to seek support.

Please note, however, that while community members and I do our best to answer all queries, we're assisting you on a voluntary basis.

If you require more dedicated assistance, either hire me or one of the virtual assistants.

Update Notifications

Version checker is the best way to get update notifications. You'll receive them within your Plugins screen directly. You can additionally subscribe to the Semiologic blog or to the Semiologic newsletter.

I usually stick to announcing Semiologic Pro updates in the newsletter. Software from this site invariably gets updated at the same time. I sometimes also organize a webinar on what's new around the same date.