Building Team/Staff Pages

This guide shows you how to create professional team and staff pages to showcase your employees on your WordPress website.

Choose Your Approach

You have two main options for displaying your team:

1. Single team page - All staff members on one page
2. Individual staff pages - Separate page for each team member

Most small businesses work best with a single team page. Individual pages work better if you have detailed information about each person.

Creating a Single Team Page

1. Log into your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Click Pages in the left menu, then Add New
3. Give your page a title like "Our Team" or "Meet the Staff"
4. In the content area, add a heading for each team member
5. Below each heading, add their photo
6. Include their job title, a short bio, and contact details if needed
7. Click Publish when finished

Using WordPress Blocks for Better Layout

The block editor makes it easier to create professional-looking team pages:

1. Click the + button to add blocks
2. Search for "Columns" to create side-by-side layouts
3. Use "Image" blocks for photos and "Paragraph" blocks for text
4. Try the "Media & Text" block to put photos next to descriptions

Adding Your Team Page to the Menu

After creating your team page:

1. Go to Appearance > Menus in WordPress
2. Select your main menu
3. Find your team page in the "Pages" section and tick the box
4. Click Add to Menu
5. Drag the page to where you want it in the menu order
6. Click Save Menu

For detailed menu instructions, see creating WordPress menus.

Tips for Professional Team Pages

Photos: Use similar sized photos with consistent lighting. Square or rectangular photos work best.

Information to include:

• Full name and job title
• Brief description of their role
• Years of experience or qualifications
• Phone number or email (optional)

Keep it current: Update the page when staff join or leave your business.

If you're still stuck with creating your team pages, contact Web60 support for help with your specific setup.

FAQ

Q: Should I create individual pages for each staff member?

A: For most small businesses, one team page with all staff is simpler to manage. Only create individual pages if you have lots of detailed information about each person.

Q: What size should team photos be?

A: Aim for 300-500 pixels wide. WordPress will resize them automatically, but starting with consistent sizes gives better results.

Q: Can I add social media links for staff members?

A: Yes, you can add links to LinkedIn or other professional profiles in their bio section. Just type the web address and WordPress will make it clickable.

Q: How do I remove a staff member who has left?

A: Edit your team page, delete their section, and update the page. If you created individual pages, move them to the bin from the Pages menu.

Q: Should I include personal information about staff?

A: Keep it professional and work-related. Include job experience, qualifications, and work interests rather than personal details.

Q: Can I change the order of team members on the page?

A: Yes, just edit the page and move the content blocks around by dragging them to reorder the staff members.