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Adding gravatar on about page
5 replies · Started by Donald on July 26, 2022
I need to add a gravatar profile on my about page. From what I've read online, I should be able to add it on the Wordpress editor using a shortcode [gravatar email="example@email.com" size="128"] or using a widget as Wordpress says gravatar is in-built. But I'm not able to do that and I'm guessing it's not in generatepress theme? Please help, I have no experience in web dev.
Hi there,
the Gravatar shortcode is built into WordPress.com - not the .org.
In the Block Editor you have the Avatar Block built, add that and select the user name to display your avatar.
The avatar block doesn't display the bio. And I can't add text on the right of it. I was avoiding using a plugin that will slow down the site, is there another way?
You can Align Left the Avatar block and the text that was below it will wrap around to the right:
https://www.screencast.com/t/UwpKqrbLUY
Or if you're concerned about performance use the regular Image Block or the GenerateBlocks Image Block to display a static image. Gravatars require a 3rd party server request....
Oh, thanks. That worked. Have a good day!
Glad to hear that!
