Author Profile Template
Standard profile format for all Tool Point contributors.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Public Author Page Structure
- Full name and professional headline
- Profile image and optional location/languages
- Short bio (60 to 90 words)
- Expertise tags and tools/platform focus
- Credentials or notable experience (optional)
- Approved social links and one website link
- Auto-listed published articles and contribution count
Author Image Folder Paths
Store author images in: /public/authors/profiles/
Optional cover/banner images can go in: /public/authors/banners/
Recommended naming: author-slug.jpg (example: john-doe.jpg).
Recommended Bio Templates
Short (one line)
[Author Name] writes practical guides on [topic] for Tool Point.
Medium (2 to 3 lines)
[Author Name] is a [role] focused on [topic]. They help readers solve [problem type] with clear tutorials and tested workflows.
Long (profile footer)
[Author Name] has [X years] of experience in [field]. At Tool Point, they publish actionable resources on [topics] designed for immediate implementation.
Author Intake Fields (Internal)
- Legal name and display name
- Email and LinkedIn profile
- Short bio and long bio
- Expertise areas and preferred content categories
- 2 to 5 writing samples
- Headshot and approved social URLs
- Conflict of interest disclosures
- AI-assistance disclosure workflow
- Policy acceptance checkbox
Profile Quality Checklist
- Bio clearly states expertise and audience value
- All social/profile URLs are valid and professional
- No promotional claims without evidence
- Tone matches Tool Point editorial style
- Byline name is consistent across all contributions
- Author image is clear and brand-safe
Note: Tool Point may normalize formatting and link attributes to maintain editorial consistency across all author profiles.