Business · Gutenberg
Bio Section block for WordPress
Personal biography section for coaches, authors, consultants, and founders. Features large photo, name, title, rich bio text, credential badges, a pull quote, and social links. Multiple layout options.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Personal biography section for coaches, authors, consultants, and founders. Features large photo, name, title, rich bio text, credential badges, a pull quote, and social links. Multiple layout options.
Inspector panels on this block: Layout, Social Links. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Layout” options: Image Left, Image Right, Centered; “Image Shape” options: Rounded, Circle, Square.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Business → search “Bio Section” (block name `blockenberg/bio-section` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Bio Section block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Bio Section”, insert it. Category: Business.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Layout. Set “Image Shape”, “Image Width (px)”, “Image Radius (px)”, “Show Decorator”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Layout | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Image Left; Image Right; Centered. block.json default: image-left. Saved as `layout`. |
| Image Shape | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Rounded; Circle; Square. block.json default: rounded. Saved as `imageShape`. |
| Image Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 200–600. block.json default: 380. Saved as `imageWidth`. |
| Image Radius (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `imageRadius`. |
| Show Decorator | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showDecorator`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Show Credentials | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCredentials`. |
| Show Quote | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showQuote`. |
| Show CTA | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `ctaEnabled`. |
| CTA URL | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #. Saved as `ctaUrl`. |
| Open in new tab | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `ctaIsExternal`. |
| Show Social Links | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSocials`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 600–1400. block.json default: 1060. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 80. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 80. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
| Colors — Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Name | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `nameColor`. |
| Colors — Title | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `titleColor`. |
| Bio Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `bioColor`. |
| Credential BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f3f0ff. Saved as `credentialBg`. |
| Credential Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #5b21b6. Saved as `credentialColor`. |
| Quote | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `quoteColor`. |
| Quote Border | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `quoteBorderColor`. |
| Decorator | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f3f0ff. Saved as `decoratorColor`. |
| CTA BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `ctaBg`. |
| CTA Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `ctaColor`. |
| Social Icons | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6b7280. Saved as `socialColor`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Personal biography section for coaches, authors, consultants, and founders. Features large photo, name, title, rich bio text, credential badges, a pull quote, and social links. Multiple layout options — that is the job of Bio Section, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Image Shape”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about bio, biography, about.
- Inserter grouping: company, service, and operations pages.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Bio Section block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Bio Section”. It sits under Business. After insert, open Layout and set “Image Shape”, “Image Width (px)”, “Image Radius (px)”, “Show Decorator”.
What makes Bio Section different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Personal biography section for coaches, authors, consultants, and founders. Features large photo, name, title, rich bio text, credential badges, a pull quote, and social links. Multiple layout options. Inspector labels on this block include “Image Shape”, “Image Width (px)”, “Image Radius (px)”, “Show Decorator”.
Is the Bio Section Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Bio Section ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Bio Section to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Layout, Social Links).
Related business blocks
Author Box
Display a blog author profile card with avatar, name, bio, role and social media links.
Author Profile
Extended author bio card with avatar, name, role, bio, stats, and social links.
Bio Card
Rich individual profile card with photo, name, role, bio text, skill tags, social links, availability badge, and CTA button.
Founder Quote
CEO or founder personal message section with photo, signature, and multiple layout styles for About pages.
Story Section
Full-width founder or brand story section with photo, pull quote, and milestones.
Team Card
Standalone team member card with photo, name, role, bio, skills, and social links.
Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Bio Section from the Gutenberg inserter.