=== RS Author Info Box ===
Contributors: rswpthemes
Tags: author widget, bio widget, about me widget, author profile
Requires at least: 4.9
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.2.1
Requires PHP: 8.1
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A simple and lightweight widget to display an author's name, profile image, short description, and social media links in any sidebar or widget area.

== Description ==

RS Author Info Box is a functional WordPress plugin designed to easily display professional author profiles within your website's sidebar or widget-ready areas. This simple tool empowers website administrators to build trust and connect with readers by giving a face and brief introduction to the content creators.

Key features include:
* Display author name and professional title.
* Include a short biographical description.
* Upload an author profile picture and banner image seamlessly via the WordPress media library.
* Add common social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Goodreads, Wattpad).
* Option to hide the widget conditionally to suit your theme layouts.

Lightweight and flexible, it simply requires adding the widget to your targeted widget area and configuring the straightforward form.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `rs-author-info-box` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to Appearance > Widgets.
4. Drag and drop the "RS Author Info Box" widget to a sidebar or widget area.
5. Fill out the author details, upload images via the integrated media uploader, and save.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work with any theme? =
Yes, it is designed using standard WordPress widget APIs and should be compatible with most standardly-coded themes.

= Can I hide the widget on specific pages? =
There is a built-in checkbox within the widget settings to easily hide the box on single post pages if you only want it on the homepage snippet or archives.

== Changelog ==

= 2.2.1 =
* Checked compatibility with latest version

= 2.2.0 =
* Security and Internationalization code standards update.
* General escaping and sanitization improvements.
* Updated standard Plugin check recommendations including PHP 7.4 compatibility.

= 2.1.0 =
* Minor fixes and enhancements.