What are author archives?
Author archives are automatically generated pages that display all posts written by a specific author.
Why should you disable them?
If your site has only one author, it’s a good idea to disable author archives. These archives often create duplicate content since they typically mirror your blog’s homepage, which can lead to SEO issues. However, for multi-author websites, author archives can be helpful because they allow users to easily find content by a particular author.
How can you disable the author archives?
You can disable the author archives by completing Ravi’s Recommendation in your site’s backend or by following these steps:
How to disable the author archives using Yoast SEO
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Hover over Yoast SEO and click on “Settings”.
- Click on “Advanced”.
- Click on “Author archives”.
- Uncheck the box of enable author archives.
How to disable the author archives using All in One SEO
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Hover over All in One SEO and click on “Search Appearance”.
- In the menu, go to “Archives”.
- At “Author Archives”, search for the line “Showing in the search results”.
- Then, click on “No”.
Why is this a Ravi’s Recommendation?
Ravi’s Recommendations are here to keep your site smooth and efficient. By disabling the author archives, you can eliminate duplicate pages and keep your SEO optimal.