It should be there by default when viewing the actual post; by default, it is not there when displaying a “list” of posts (e.g. the default home page on a fresh WP install). Click on the post title to read the post and it should be there at the bottom of the post.
Thanks for the info Lyle.
Yes I can see it on posts (which I had not noticed before), but I cannot see it on pages.
Is there anyway to get to be shown on pages?
All I get is “Proudly sponsored by WordPress”
Generally, one does use the author name on a page.
A page is for static content which remains in one place, such as an About or Contact page; no need for author info on this type of content 🙂
Thanks, your answer makes sense. However, I want to put the author on pages as well.
I have found the code I need to print the author info. It is simple:
<?php the_author() ?>
However, if I put this code into the footer.php, this puts it right at the bottom of the page. I would like to put it higher up the page, just before the “Share This” buttons.
Any suggestions?
1. create and use a child theme if you are going to be modifying original files; if you do not, you will most likely lose all edits when the theme is next updated
http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes
2. I would think that the page.php file would be the place for your requirement; footer.php is just that – at the bottom of the site, on all pages/posts.
… OR …
Is what you are looking for “credits”?, i.e Copyright 2015 – My Name
Thanks again for your prompt advice. It is much appreciated.
It is quite a challenge navigating the php hierarchy to find the right place to put it. page.php is not high enough.
I just want the author’s name to appear at the end of the author’s content. I could always just type it in. Perhaps that is the best option. What do you think?
