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Create Authors

Creating Author Pages in Deneb Jekyll Theme

Overview

Author pages provide a comprehensive profile for content creators, helping readers understand their background and expertise.

Directory Structure

  • Author profiles are stored in the _authors/ directory
  • Use the naming convention: author-name.md

Author Page File Structure

Filename Example

_authors/tortoiz-themes.md

Front Matter Configuration

---
layout: author_page
title: "Tortoiz Themes"
display_name: "Tortoiz Themes"
avatar: "/assets/images/authors/tortoiz.webp"
email: "tortoizthemes@gmail.com"
social:
  twitter: "@tortoizthemes"
  linkedin: "tortoiz-themes"
  github: "tortoizthemes"
bio: "Digital agency specializing in modern web solutions"
expertise:
  - Web Design
  - Digital Marketing
  - UI/UX
location: "Silicon Valley, CA"
featured: true
weight: 1
---

Front Matter Parameters

  • layout: Use author_page
  • title: Author’s name
  • display_name: Name for display
  • avatar: Profile picture
  • email: Contact email
  • social: Social media links
  • bio: Short professional description
  • expertise: Areas of specialization
  • location: Geographic location
  • featured: Highlight on author page
  • weight: Sorting order

Author Page Content Structure

## Professional Background

### Career Journey
Detailed description of professional experience, achievements, and milestones.

### Areas of Expertise
- Detailed explanation of key skills
- Professional certifications
- Notable projects

### Published Works
- List of published blog posts
- Links to external publications
- Professional achievements

### Speaking and Conferences
- Conference presentations
- Workshops conducted
- Industry talks

### Contact and Collaboration
- Professional contact information
- Preferred communication methods
- Collaboration opportunities

Best Practices

  1. Use a professional, high-quality avatar
  2. Write a compelling, concise bio
  3. Highlight key expertise
  4. Include social media links
  5. Showcase professional achievements
  6. Maintain consistent formatting

Avatar and Image Guidelines

  • Use high-resolution, professional headshot
  • Optimize for web performance
  • Use consistent image sizes
  • Ensure clear, recognizable photo

SEO Optimization

  • Use descriptive titles
  • Include relevant keywords
  • Write comprehensive bios
  • Link to published works

Workflow

  1. Gather author information
  2. Create a new file in _authors/
  3. Add front matter
  4. Write professional background
  5. Include avatar and social links
  6. Preview locally
  7. Publish

Troubleshooting

  • Check image paths
  • Verify front matter syntax
  • Ensure consistent formatting
  • Test author page display

Linking Posts to Authors

In blog posts, use the author’s filename (without .md) in the front matter:

---
layout: post
title: "Blog Post Title"
author: tortoiz-themes
---

Next Steps

  • Collect author profiles
  • Create detailed author pages
  • Link authors to their published content