[Resolved] Dynamic Blocks – Author Excerpt

[Math]

Hi,

I understand that there is a Dynamic Block function within Elements that pull the Author Excerpt, but its ability to provide add styling is non-existent.

Is there a way to pull the Author Description (excerpt) using the dynamic data of the Headline?

Thank you.

[Ying]

Hi there,

Yes, author description can be pulled by a headline block’s dynamic data:
https://www.screencast.com/t/ff6cjQy1ZZNs

Choose current post as data source, author meta as content source, and add descriptionto the author meta field.

[Math]

Perfect! Thank you.

Is there a way to pull the Author’s social media links as well?

[Math]

Sorry, not social media links. I meant to say the Author Archive page with all the posts under the specific author.

[Fernando]

Hi Math,

To clarify, are you referring to adding a button that links to the Author Archive Page? If yes, you can add a GB Button, then enable Dynamic Data and set the link source to Author Archives.

[Math]

Got it. Thank you.

[Fernando]

You’re welcome Math!

[Author]

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