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<p>Now added compatibility upto latest WordPress 6.x. Google SEO Author Snippet Plugin automatically structures your website content with <a href="https://schema.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">schema.org</a>. The standardization helps you to come up in Google search with easy addition of SEO friendly snippets. You can uniquely define for each Post, Page, Custom Post and Product. You can also add social shares to your website authors to catch followers.</p>
<p>To know more about structuring your data, you can refer <a href="https://developers.google.com/search/docs/guides/intro-structured-data?visit_id=1-636106703325382676-1657924414&rd=1" rel="nofollow ugc">structured data documentation</a></p>
<h3>Supports all snippets as recommended by Google</h3>
<ul>
<li>Rich snippets – Articles</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Breadcrumbs</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Events</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Music</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Organizations</li>
<li>Rich snippets – People</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Products</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Recipes</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Reviews</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Software applications</li>
<li>Rich snippets – Videos: Facebook Share and RDFa</li>
</ul>
<h3>Advantages</h3>
<ul>
<li>Easily rank your website content in Google. </li>
<li>Social shares for author to build social relationships. </li>
<li>Turn visitor into Customer.</li>
<li>Reduces overall bounce rate.</li>
<li>Encourages users to register before commenting on Posts</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other Useful Plugins & Addons By Smackcoders</h3>
<p>To <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/" rel="ugc">Import and Export WordPress Data as CSV or XML</a><br />
and <a href="https://www.smackcoders.com/wp-ultimate-csv-importer-pro.html" rel="nofollow ugc">for premium version of the plugin, you can get it here</a></p>
<p>The Leads Builder for WordPress to capture your webforms as leads to one of the top ranking open source CRM, install the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-leads-builder-any-crm/" rel="ugc">WordPress Lead Form Data Collection to CRM</a> Plugin. Install one of the CRM of your choice with the additional add-ons listed below and keep both parent plugin and CRM addon activated.<br />
* <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-zoho-crm/" rel="ugc">Zoho CRM & Zoho CRM Plus</a><br />
* <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-salesforce/" rel="ugc">Salesforce</a><br />
* <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sugar-free/" rel="ugc">SugarCRM</a><br />
* <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-freshsales/" rel="ugc">Freshsales</a><br />
* <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-tiger/" rel="ugc">Vtiger CRM</a></p>
<p>To know more about the premium bundled version, visit <a href="https://www.smackcoders.com/wp-leads-builder-any-crm-pro.html" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Lead Form Data Collection to CRM with unlimited features</a></p>
<h3>Helpful links</h3>
<p>Visit <a href="https://www.smackcoders.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Smackcoders</a> to explore more WordPress products. You can write to us your comments, feedback at <a href="mailto:support@smackcoders.com" rel="nofollow ugc">support@smackcoders.com</a></p>
<p>Get to know about other WordPress addons and latest product update news at <a href="https://www.smackcoders.com/blog/category/wordpress-products" rel="nofollow ugc">www.smackcoders.com/blogs.html</a></p>


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<p><strong>Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, Local Avatars, Post Ratings & Registration Forms for WordPress</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Post Author</a></strong> is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that provides a complete solution for <strong>displaying author information, managing multiple authors and guest authors, hosting local avatars, collecting post ratings, and creating user registration & login forms</strong>—without writing code.</p>
<p>Whether you need a simple <strong>Author Bio Box</strong> or a complex system for <strong>Co-authors</strong>, this plugin is ideal for <strong>blogs, news portals, magazines, and multi-author websites</strong> looking to improve credibility, engagement, and editorial workflows.</p>
<p><a href="https://tastewp.com/new/?pre-installed-plugin-slug=wp-post-author" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5VIXAljuBg&list=PL8nUD79gscmjMx2DC7dVCkVYhoGruezzp" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a> | <a href="https://afthemes.com/supports/" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a></p>
<h3>🚀 Key Highlights</h3>
<p>✅ Beautiful and customizable <strong>Author Box</strong> & <strong>Author Bio</strong><br />
✅ Assign <strong>multiple authors (co-authors)</strong> to a post<br />
✅ Create and manage <strong>guest authors</strong> without user accounts<br />
✅ <strong>New: Local Avatars</strong> & <strong>Custom Avatars</strong> via Media Library (Stop Gravatar!)<br />
✅ Built-in <strong>post rating system</strong> for reader feedback<br />
✅ <strong>Recommended posts</strong> to boost engagement<br />
✅ Visual <strong>login & registration form builder</strong><br />
✅ Fully compatible with <strong>Gutenberg blocks, widgets, and shortcodes</strong><br />
✅ <strong>Translation-ready</strong> and modern theme-friendly</p>
<h3>🛠 Key Features</h3>
<h3>🧑‍💼 Professional Author Box</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Customizable Layouts:</strong> Display author info on single posts and author pages with full control over titles, alignment, and shapes.</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Append:</strong> Automatically insert the author bio box after post content for consistent branding.</li>
<li><strong>Local Avatars (New):</strong> Upload custom profile images directly via the Media Library. <strong>Bypass Gravatar</strong> to improve site performance and privacy (GDPR friendly).</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Display Options:</strong> Use the built-in <strong>Gutenberg Block</strong>, <strong>Widget</strong>, or <strong>Shortcode</strong> for total placement flexibility.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Interactive Profile Tabs and Latest/Top-rated posts.<br />
* Advanced color schemes and layout typography controls.<br />
* Author performance ratings.</p>
<h3>👥 Co-Authors & Multiple Authors</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Collaborative Publishing:</strong> Assign <strong>multiple registered users</strong> to a single post or page.</li>
<li><strong>Easy Management:</strong> Add, update, or reorder authors directly from the WordPress post editor.</li>
<li><strong>SEO Optimized:</strong> Correctly attributes content to all authors for search engine credibility.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Dedicated “Single & All Author Profile” Gutenberg blocks.<br />
* Author ratings and profile tabs for multi-author layouts.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J5VIXAljuBg?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h3>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Authors (No Account Required)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited Guest Profiles:</strong> Create and manage guest authors without cluttering your WordPress User database.</li>
<li><strong>Full Profile Control:</strong> Add custom bios and social links for external contributors easily.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Enable Guest Author ratings and specialized profile blocks.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qHrfDw0zCE?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h3>⭐ Post Rating & Engagement</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Interactive Feedback:</strong> Allow logged-in users to rate your content to increase engagement.</li>
<li><strong>Global Controls:</strong> Enable or disable ratings site-wide or on a per-post basis.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* <strong>Top-Rated Posts Block:</strong> Display your most popular content automatically.<br />
* <strong>Advanced Analytics:</strong> View rating data directly in your dashboard.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/65OpbXOY8XU?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h3>💡 Recommended Posts (PRO)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Smart Engagement:</strong> Automatically append suggested content to keep readers on your site.</li>
<li><strong>User-Centric:</strong> Display posts based on user preferences and categories.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Layouts:</strong> Advanced filtering options with full Gutenberg block support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🧩 Drag & Drop Registration Form Builder</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Custom Forms:</strong> Create visually appealing <strong>User Registration and Login forms</strong> without code.</li>
<li><strong>Security First:</strong> Built-in support for <strong>Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3</strong> to prevent spam.</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Ready:</strong> Display forms anywhere using <code>[awpa-registration-form]</code> or <code>[awpa-user-login]</code>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Custom social profile fields and dedicated landing page selection.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c62vIfQiu-c?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h3>🌐 Social Link Integration</h3>
<p>Automatically connect and display icons for all major platforms:<br />
* Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Email, and Personal Websites.</p>
<h3>🎨 Theme Integration</h3>
<p>WP Post Author works with all properly coded WordPress themes.</p>
<p>To display multiple authors in your theme:</p>
<pre><code><?php
if(class_exists('WP_Post_Author')){ 
    awpa_ma_multi_authors_list_post(); 
} 
?>
</code></pre>
<p>We are also working for the enhancement of the feature.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://tastewp.com/new/?pre-installed-plugin-slug=wp-post-author" rel="nofollow ugc">Try Live Demo</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore More</a></strong></p>
<h3>🎯 Recommended Themes</h3>
<p>WP Post Author works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/newspare/" rel="ugc">NewSpare – Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/" rel="ugc">CoverNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/" rel="ugc">ChromeNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/" rel="ugc">MoreNews</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/" rel="ugc">ReviewNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/" rel="ugc">Newsphere</a> </li>
<li>Twenty Twenty-Five</li>
<li>Astra</li>
<li>Ocean WP</li>
<li>Blocksy</li>
<li>Kadence</li>
<li>Generatepress</li>
<li>Neve</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/" rel="ugc">And all themes from AF Themes</a></li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3>🧩 Other Plugins by AF themes</h3>
<p>If you find WP Post Author useful, you may also like:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/" rel="ugc"><strong>TemplateSpare:</strong></a> 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="ugc"><strong>EleSpare:</strong></a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/blockspare/" rel="ugc"><strong>BlockSpare:</strong></a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Gutenberg (Block Editor).</p>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>GPLv2 or later<br />
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</p>
<p>This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under<br />
the terms of the [GNU General Public License][] as published by the Free<br />
Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any<br />
later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY<br />
WARRANTY. See the GNU General Public License for more details.</p>


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