How to link shortcode to default WP author archive?

Hi @mattdotcom

Yes, it will be possible if you use PHP code.

We have the example code here: https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/modify-theme-output-authors/

Thanks,

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Thanks,

Hi Riza! Sorry I missed your message.

So is PHP the only way to do this, or to make a new shortcode with that PHP? I’m working with Beaver Themer so shortcodes are much easier than direct PHP

Yes, it should be done through PHP. There are many plugins available to convert snippet PHP to shortcode. You can try those plugins.

Hi Riza,

I’m experimenting with this. I can successfully call the PHP you referenced, but it creates the full author box in an inconvenient place. I need it, rather, to simply give me a linked author name in the spot I place the shortcode. Is that possible?

I figured it out! No custom shortcode needed. This combination worked:

by <a href="https://MYDOMAIN.COM/author/[publishpress_authors_data field=user_nicename]"> [publishpress_authors_data field="display_name"]</a>

• This reply was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by MattDotCom.

Hi @mattdotcom

I’m glad to hear that method works for you. Thanks for sharing with others.