PayCape Blog Section
`;
return;
}
postsGrid.innerHTML = posts.map(post => createPostCard(post)).join('');
}
// Render authors
function renderAuthors(authors) {
const authorsGrid = document.getElementById('authorsGrid');
if (!authors || authors.length === 0) {
authorsGrid.innerHTML = `
No authors found.
`;
return;
}
authorsGrid.innerHTML = authors.map(author => createAuthorCard(author)).join('');
}
// Create post card HTML
function createPostCard(post) {
const author = post._embedded?.author?.[0] || { name: 'Unknown Author' };
const categories = post._embedded?.['wp:term']?.[0] || [];
const category = categories[0] || { name: 'Uncategorized' };
const excerpt = post.excerpt?.rendered ? stripHtml(post.excerpt.rendered) : 'No excerpt available';
const title = post.title?.rendered || 'Untitled';
const date = new Date(post.date).toLocaleDateString();
const authorInitials = getInitials(author.name);
return `
${category.name}
${title}
${excerpt}
${authorInitials}
${author.name} ${date} `; } // Create author card HTML function createAuthorCard(author) { const authorInitials = getInitials(author.name); const description = author.description || 'Financial technology expert and thought leader.'; const postCount = author.postCount || Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) + 5; const followers = Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000) + 100; const avatarUrl = author.avatar_urls && author.avatar_urls['96'] ? author.avatar_urls['96'] : null; return `
${avatarUrl ? `
${authorInitials}
` : authorInitials }
${author.name}
Contributing Author
${description}
`; } // Sample data functions function getSamplePosts() { return [ { id: 1, title: { rendered: "The Future of Digital Payments in Emerging Markets" }, excerpt: { rendered: "Exploring how digital payment solutions are driving financial inclusion and economic growth in developing economies across Africa and Asia." }, link: "/blog/digital-payments-emerging-markets", date: new Date().toISOString(), categories: [1], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Sarah Johnson" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 1, name: "Fintech" }]] } }, { id: 2, title: { rendered: "Regulatory Compliance in the Digital Age" }, excerpt: { rendered: "A comprehensive guide to navigating complex regulatory requirements for fintech companies operating in multiple jurisdictions." }, link: "/blog/regulatory-compliance-digital-age", date: new Date(Date.now() - 86400000).toISOString(), categories: [2], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Michael Chen" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 2, name: "Regulation" }]] } }, { id: 3, title: { rendered: "Blockchain Technology: Beyond Cryptocurrency" }, excerpt: { rendered: "Discover how blockchain is revolutionizing supply chain management, identity verification, and cross-border payments." }, link: "/blog/blockchain-beyond-crypto", date: new Date(Date.now() - 172800000).toISOString(), categories: [3], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Akeem Feyisupo" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 3, name: "Blockchain" }]] } }, { id: 4, title: { rendered: "Mobile Banking Revolution in Africa" }, excerpt: { rendered: "How mobile-first banking solutions are transforming financial services across the African continent." }, link: "/blog/mobile-banking-africa", date: new Date(Date.now() - 259200000).toISOString(), categories: [5], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Chinedu Kalu" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 5, name: "Banking" }]] } }, { id: 5, title: { rendered: "AI and Machine Learning in Fraud Detection" }, excerpt: { rendered: "Leveraging artificial intelligence to protect consumers and businesses from increasingly sophisticated financial fraud." }, link: "/blog/ai-fraud-detection", date: new Date(Date.now() - 345600000).toISOString(), categories: [4], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Omolola Akiyode" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 4, name: "Innovation" }]] } }, { id: 6, title: { rendered: "The Rise of Embedded Finance" }, excerpt: { rendered: "How non-financial companies are integrating banking services directly into their platforms and products." }, link: "/blog/embedded-finance", date: new Date(Date.now() - 432000000).toISOString(), categories: [1], featured_media: null, _embedded: { author: [{ name: "Sarah Johnson" }], 'wp:term': [[{ id: 1, name: "Fintech" }]] } } ]; } function getSampleAuthors() { return [ { id: 13, name: "Akeem Feyisupo", description: "SEO expert specializing in fintech content and digital marketing strategies.", avatar_urls: { 96: "https://paycape.com/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/1874a1d24df957af163426734d073499.jpg?ver=1753260595" }, slug: "akeem-feyisupo", link: "https://paycape.com/author/akeem-feyisupo/", postCount: 25 }, { id: 2, name: "Chinedu Kalu", description: "Financial technology expert with focus on African markets and digital payment solutions.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "chinedu-kalu", link: "https://paycape.com/author/chinedu-kalu/", postCount: 18 }, { id: 3, name: "Omolola Akiyode", description: "Investment and trading specialist with expertise in forex and stock market analysis.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "omolola-akiyode", link: "https://paycape.com/author/omolola-akiyode/", postCount: 15 }, { id: 4, name: "Sarah Johnson", description: "Digital transformation consultant helping banks embrace modern technology.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "sarah-johnson", link: "https://paycape.com/author/sarah-johnson/", postCount: 22 }, { id: 5, name: "Michael Chen", description: "Blockchain developer and cryptocurrency analyst with 10+ years experience.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "michael-chen", link: "https://paycape.com/author/michael-chen/", postCount: 30 }, { id: 6, name: "Amina Diallo", description: "Mobile payments expert focused on financial inclusion in West Africa.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "amina-diallo", link: "https://paycape.com/author/amina-diallo/", postCount: 12 }, { id: 7, name: "David Okonkwo", description: "Regulatory compliance specialist helping fintechs navigate complex requirements.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "david-okonkwo", link: "https://paycape.com/author/david-okonkwo/", postCount: 28 }, { id: 8, name: "Fatima Al-Hassan", description: "Islamic finance expert bridging traditional banking with modern fintech.", avatar_urls: { 96: "" }, slug: "fatima-al-hassan", link: "https://paycape.com/author/fatima-al-hassan/", postCount: 16 } ]; } // Utility functions function stripHtml(html) { const tmp = document.createElement('div'); tmp.innerHTML = html; return tmp.textContent || tmp.innerText || ''; } function getInitials(name) { return name .split(' ') .map(word => word.charAt(0)) .join('') .toUpperCase() .slice(0, 2); } function formatDate(dateString) { const date = new Date(dateString); return date.toLocaleDateString('en-US', { year: 'numeric', month: 'short', day: 'numeric' }); } // Initialize when DOM is ready if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', init); } else { init(); } })();