Profile

Biography of an Individual

Summary

A Profile features a biography of senior leadership, committee members, or other individuals.

Audience

Editors, Publishers, and Web Managers.

Example Profile

Profile Example screenshot.

How To

  • 1

    Create Profile

    Navigate to Content > Add Content > Profile.

    • Click Add Content.

    Add Content menu.

    • Click Profile.

    Add Profile link.

  • 2

    Name

     Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required:

    • Full Name (*) — Enter a name to be used as the title of this content. For example, first and last names, organization name, or any other name. (In this example, James A. Weaver).

    Full Name field.

    Job Title — Enter the individual's job title. (In this example, Secretary & State Chief Information Officer).

    Job Title field.

    The Full Name and Job Title appear to the right of the Profile Image.

  • 3

    Photo

    • Click Add Media to add an image to the Profile Card.

    Add Media button.

    • In the Add or Select Media dialog box, choose Select Files or drag-and-drop to upload an image. (In this example, James A. Weaver, DIT Secretary & State Chief Information Officer).

    Select Files button.

    • Alternative Text —  Enter a short description of the image used by screen readers and displayed when the image is not loaded. This is important for Accessibility.
    • Name (*) — Enter the person's name.
    • Leave the Show in Media Library and Published options checked.

    Name and Alternative Text fields.

    • Click Insert Selected.

    Insert Selected button.

    To choose an existing image (already uploaded):

    • Click the image in the Media Library.

    Select image from Media Library.

    • Click Insert Selected.
    Profile — Minimum Recommended Image Sizes
    • Default
    		1000 x 750
    • Square
    		1000 x 1000
    • Portrait
    		750 x 1000
    • Image files must be 256 MB or less.
    • Allowed image file types include .png, .gif, .jpg, and .jpeg.
  • 4

    Biography

    • Biography — Enter the individual's full biography in the Text Editor.

    Biography text editor.

    The Biography appears below the Profile Image, Contact Information, and Address.

  • 5

    Contact Information

    • Phone Number — Enter the individual's phone number.
    • Email Address — Enter the individual's email address.
    Phone Number and Email fields.
  • 6

    Address

    • Expand the Address menu.
    Address menu.
    • Country — The Country field defaults to United States.
    • Location Name — Enter a Location Name, if desired.
    • Street Address — Enter a physical address for the Profile subject.
    Address fields.
    • City — Enter the City name.
    • State — Choose a State from the dropdown menu.
    • Zip Code — Enter the Zip Code.
    Location fields.

    The Contact Information and Address appear to the right of the Profile Image.

  • 7

    Save

    • Click Save, at the bottom of the Edit page, to save the page and view the Profile.

    Save button.