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What Makes A Featured Image Special?

Overview A common (non-GTxcel) WordPress behavior is to use the first image in the article as a “featured image” when displaying links to the article. However, the first image in the article may not be the most appropriate image to use if it is not the right aspect ratio or because another image makes more sense as the “featured image”….

Image Best Practices

Preparing Image Files for Upload Upload images in PNG or JPG format. Use a high resolution image in the largest size possible (at least 1024px) so that the image will display properly, even on very large devices. You will not slow down your site by uploading large images into your article. The Rayos Platform automatically creates an array of optimized images…

Author Bio Templates

When a website visitor clicks on an author’s name, either in the article or in a content list, WordPress directs them to an archive of all articles that author has published. This page is a called an Author Bios page.  The Author Bios page can be one of three states: Author with content, but no Author Bio:  If there is no…

Users & User Roles

A user account is required for anyone who has access to your WordPress instance as well as anyone who will display as an author in the byline of content. To create a new user go to Users > Add New Configure The User Username This is what the user will see as their name when they log into WordPress. The username…

Bylines & Author Bios

When a user logs in to WordPress, their name is by default the byline (author) of any content they create. However, there are options in the article interface to change the byline and add multiple bylines if necessary. Each byline appears on the website as a link to the author’s archive, which can include an Author Bio if created. Editing…

Directories – Add paid listings

You can allow users to submit listings, paid or free, for a directory. This requires setting up a form and having a third-party payment system set-up (like Paypal). Set up a Form If you are not familiar with setting up forms, review that first.