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Edit or Hide Blog Author in Hostinger AI Builder

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This guide shows you how to edit the author name displayed on your blog posts or hide it entirely using the Hostinger AI Builder. You’ll learn where the author settings live, how to change the name, and how to remove it from the front end of your site.

What You’ll Need

  • An active Hostinger account with the AI Builder website builder.
  • Access to the website you want to edit (you must be logged in).
  • The blog post(s) where you want to change or hide the author.

Step-by-Step

Editing the Author Name

  1. Log in to Hostinger and go to your hPanel dashboard.
  2. Find the Websites section and click Manage next to the site built with AI Builder.
  3. In the website editor, look for the Blog or Posts section in the left sidebar. It might be under a menu labeled “Pages” or “Content.”
  4. Click on the specific blog post you want to edit. This opens the post editor.
  5. Look for the post settings panel. It’s usually on the right side of the screen or in a tab labeled “Settings” or “Post Info.”
  6. Find the field labeled Author. It might be a text input or a dropdown list of existing authors.
  7. Type the new author name or select a different one from the dropdown.
  8. Click Update or Publish to save your changes. The new author name will now appear on the post.

Hiding the Author Name

  1. Follow steps 1-4 above to open the blog post editor.
  2. In the post settings panel, look for a toggle or checkbox labeled Show Author, Display Author, or simply Author.
  3. Turn off the toggle or uncheck the box to hide the author name.
  4. If you don’t see a per-post option, look for a global setting. Go to the main Blog settings (not a single post).
  5. In the blog settings, find a section like “Post Meta” or “Post Information.” There you’ll find options to show or hide the author, date, and categories.
  6. Disable the author option there. This will hide it on all blog posts.
  7. Save your changes. The author name will no longer appear on the front end.

Common Mistakes

  • Editing the wrong post: Make sure you’re in the correct blog post. If you change the global setting, it affects all posts, not just one.
  • Looking for the author field in the wrong place: The author setting is not in the visual page builder area. It’s in the post settings panel, usually a side tab.
  • Forgetting to save: After making changes, you must click the update or publish button. If you navigate away without saving, your changes are lost.
  • Confusing the website author with the post author: The site author is the site owner. The post author is the person who wrote the blog post. They are separate settings.
  • Not clearing the cache: If you don’t see the change on the live site, it might be a cached version. Clear your browser cache or the site’s cache.

Tips

  • Use a consistent author name: If you have multiple authors, make sure their names are spelled consistently across all posts.
  • Consider using a custom author box: Some themes allow you to add a bio box at the end of the post. If you hide the author name, you might still want to show the bio box for credibility.
  • Test on a single post first: Before hiding the author on all posts, test it on one post to see how it looks.
  • Check the preview: Use the preview button to see how the post will look before you publish the changes.
  • Use the search function: If you have many posts, use the search bar in the blog section to quickly find the post you need.

Troubleshooting

I can’t find the author field

If you don’t see an author field in the post settings, it might be that the theme doesn’t support it or it’s in a different location. Try these:

  • Look for a “More Options” or “Advanced” section in the post settings.
  • Check if the blog post is using a template that hides the author. You might need to switch to a different template.
  • If you’re using a custom HTML block, the author might be hardcoded. You’ll need to edit the HTML directly.

The author name still shows after hiding it

This usually happens due to caching or a theme override.

  • Clear your browser cache (Ctrl+F5 on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac).
  • Clear the website cache in Hostinger. Go to hPanel > Websites > Manage > Cache, and clear the cache.
  • Check if the theme has its own setting for showing the author. Some themes override the builder settings.
  • If you hid the author on a single post but the global setting is set to show, the global setting might take precedence. Check both.

Changes are not saving

  • Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Try refreshing the editor and making the change again.
  • If the issue persists, try a different browser or disable browser extensions that might interfere.
  • Contact Hostinger support if the problem continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide the author on only some posts?

Yes, if your theme allows per-post settings. Look for the author toggle in the individual post editor. If you only see a global setting, you cannot hide it on just some posts without editing the theme code.

Will hiding the author affect my SEO?

Generally, no. Search engines don’t penalize you for not showing an author name. However, having a consistent author can help with E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) if you’re writing about topics where expertise matters.

Can I change the author to a pen name?

Yes, you can type any name in the author field. It doesn’t have to match your real name or your account name.

What if I don’t want to show the author but want to show the date?

In the blog settings, you can usually toggle the author and date separately. Turn off the author and keep the date on.

How do I add a new author to the dropdown list?

If you’re using a multi-author setup, you might have a “Users” or “Team” section in the builder. Add a new user there, and they will appear in the author dropdown.

Why does the author name still appear in the page source?

Even if you hide the author visually, it might still be in the HTML code. This is normal and not a problem. Search engines can still see it, but visitors won’t.

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