Title: Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization Author: Ignite Marketing Published: August 8, 2025 Last modified: January 30, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3341415) ![](https://ps.w.org/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/assets/icon-256x256. png?rev=3341412) # Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization By [Ignite Marketing](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ignitemarketing/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/) ## Description **Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization** helps you build trust with your readers and improve SEO by displaying a customizable author box with support for: * Google E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) * WordPress Author Box with Bio, Avatar, Description, Social Links and Recent Posts * Individual Author Pages * Fact Checking & Review Guidelines * Verified Profiles and Credentials * Schema.org structured data * Multiple authors with role labels and avatars This plugin is ideal for blogs, news sites, medical content, educational platforms, and any site where author credibility matters. ### Features 🧑‍💼 **Author Box Display** – Manual or automatic placement (before/after content)– Shortcode support `[author_box]` – Show on posts, pages, or both – Custom margins, padding, and border styling – Avatar styles: circle or square – Custom biography or fallback to user profile 🧠 **E-E-A-T Enhancements** – Add credentials, expertise, and experience years – Show credentials inline or in a tab – Enhanced byline with author role and verification– Support for fact-checking notices and review acknowledgments 👥 **Multiple Authors Support** – Show multiple authors with roles like Co-Author, Reviewer, Editor – Primary author highlighting – Grid or inline layout – Custom separator and avatar sizes 📄 **Author Pages** – Enable dedicated author archive pages – Enhanced layout with bio, social links, credentials, and latest posts – SEO-ready meta title and description with variables (`{author_name}`, `{site_name}`) – Optional contact form 🔗 **Social Media Integration** – Social icon styles: symbols or logos – Custom color and size options – Open in new tab, add `nofollow`, or verification badges– Optional share counts 📘 **Tabs and Custom Sections** – “About the Author” tab – Optionally show latest posts or custom HTML tabs – Fully customizable colors and layout 🧩 **Schema Markup** – JSON-LD support for: – `Person` – `Article` – `Organization`–` Breadcrumb` – Customizable article type – Caching and validation options – Fact checking and review schemas 🖼️ **Custom Avatar Support** – Upload custom avatars per user – Choose fallback: Gravatar, default WP avatar, or custom image – Max file size control and circular/ square styling 1. **Flexible Placement & Shortcode** Auto–insert before/after content or use `[author_box]` anywhere. 1. **Customizable Styling** Control margins, padding, borders, avatar size/style ( circle  square) and colors. 2. **E‑E‑A‑T Profile Details** Display credentials, expertise tags, experience years, fact‑check notices, and review acknowledgments. 3. **Multiple‑Author Layouts** Support co‑authors, reviewers, editors; choose grid or inline; highlight primary author; set separator and avatar size. 4. **Dedicated Author Pages** Enable enhanced author archives with bio, social links, credentials, latest posts, plus SEO title/description templates and optional contact form. 5. **Social & Link Settings** Symbol or logo icons, size/color control, open in new tab, add nofollow or verification badges, and optional share counts. 6. **Tabs & Custom Sections** “About the Author” tab, plus optional Latest Posts or Custom HTML tabs with full color/layout control. 7. **Rich Schema Markup** JSON‑LD for Person, Article, Organization, Breadcrumb ( plus Review/FAQ); customizable article type, caching, and validation. 8. **Custom Avatars** Per‑user uploads with Gravatar/default/custom fallback, file‑ size limit, and circular/square styling. ### Credits Crafted with care for content creators and SEO experts who want to show real expertise and transparency. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. ## Screenshots [⌊Author box layout with avatar, name, job title, and social links.⌉⌊Author box layout with avatar, name, job title, and social links.⌉[ Author box layout with avatar, name, job title, and social links. [⌊Author tab interface with biography and credentials.⌉⌊Author tab interface with biography and credentials.⌉[ Author tab interface with biography and credentials. [⌊Backend settings for layout and appearance.⌉⌊Backend settings for layout and appearance .⌉[ Backend settings for layout and appearance. [⌊Multiple authors displayed with role tags.⌉⌊Multiple authors displayed with role tags.⌉[ Multiple authors displayed with role tags. [⌊Dedicated author page showcasing expertise, credentials, and bio (E-E-A-T optimized).⌉⌊ Dedicated author page showcasing expertise, credentials, and bio (E-E-A-T optimized) .⌉[ Dedicated author page showcasing expertise, credentials, and bio (E-E-A-T optimized). ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install via the WordPress dashboard. 2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu. 3. In your WordPress admin sidebar, you’ll now see a new menu item called Author Box& Pages. Click on it to configure display options, author pages, and schema settings. ## FAQ ### Can I use this plugin with multiple authors? Yes. The plugin fully supports multiple authors with roles, avatars, and contribution labeling. ### Does it work with custom post types? Currently, it supports posts and pages. Support for CPTs can be added via filters. ### Can I use a shortcode? Yes. Use `[author_box]` anywhere in your content to manually insert the author box. ### Does it add schema.org structured data? Yes. It supports `Person`, `Organization`, `Article`, `Breadcrumb`, and optional Review & FAQ schema via JSON-LD. ### Can I show the author box only if a bio is set? Yes. You can enable the “Hide if empty description” setting. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3794cf6a38dacd0b9c18692793c6c97138943e552a008b1eaf2469099251f533? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Superb](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/superb-1069/)󠁿 [horeally](https://profiles.wordpress.org/horeally/) April 5, 2026 One word sums up this plugin “superb”. After raking my brains for several weeks testing author box plugins, and just as I was about to give up and go for something far less suitable I found this (obscure) plugin. I was pleasantly surprised it had most, if not all the right settings I was looking for. There could be a little more tweaking: perhaps the ability to align the avatar vertically to the centre (either on the left or right) of the box; also add thumbnails to Latest Posts. It’s not necessary of course as the plugin gives a lot already, and to boot it is free. Cheers ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c2fdcc4b2f5845a6561bbbda1acf960300eac3bf6c8b65aa3b1118953bb2bfe0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[The Absolute Best Plugin for E-E-A-T and Author Credibility](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-absolute-best-plugin-for-e-e-a-t-and-author-credibility/)󠁿 [colingreig](https://profiles.wordpress.org/colingreig/) August 9, 2025 This plugin is a game-changer and does exactly what it claims to do. I’m currently running it on 5 different websites, and the install for each was a breeze. I was particularly impressed that it works perfectly on my WordPress Multisite installation without any issues. The author bio box is a vast improvement over other plugins I’ve tried. It’s clean, professional, and displays author credentials beautifully. However, the real standout feature is the dedicated author pages. They are a massive improvement over the native WordPress author pages, which are typically boring and lack any real credentialing detail. This plugin allows you to build out robust, trustworthy author profiles that help inform Google & LLMs about the authorship of your content and the expertise of your authors. If you’re serious about showcasing your authors’ expertise and boosting your site’s authority, look no further. Highly recommended! [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ignite Marketing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ignitemarketing/) [Translate “Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release with full support for E-E-A-T features, author box, author pages, schema markup, and multi-author layout. #### 1.0.1 * Fixed: Correct schema markup for “Reviewed by” schema. * Improved: Replaced all Dashicons with SVGs. * Improved: Enhanced author box design for mobile devices. * Improved: Removed unnecessary CSS and JS loading from non-required pages. * Updated: Documentation. #### 1.0.2 * Fixed: Display schema only where Author Box is visible and in Author Page. * Improved: Incorporate into existing schema(about, reviewedby, breadcrumb) and set type webpage. * Improved: Give the user the ability to indicate reviewedby schema is person or organization and also allow to add other values. #### 1.0.3 * Fixed: Author not displaying on the post page. * Fixed: Issue with multiple author slugs. ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **200+** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [author box](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author-box/)[author pages](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author-pages/) [E-E-A-T](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/e-e-a-t/)[schema.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/schema-org/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ignite Marketing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ignitemarketing/) ## Support Got something to say? 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