Call to Actions

How It Works

The Call to Actions add-on works by providing an intuitive and user-friendly method for website admins to inject advertisements or call to actions directly into the results of each Ajax Load More query.

It’s as simple as choosing a display position within the loop and then selecting the Repeater Template that holds the call to action content.

Call to actions can be anything you want them to be… an advertisement, a featured article, or even a sign-up form – it’s up to you to decide.

Implementation

The process for injecting call-to-actions into Ajax Load More results can be divided into two tasks.

1. Creating a Template
   This task will involve the creation of a custom template that will hold the content or HTML container of your call to action.
2. Building a Shortcode
   With the Shortcode Builder, it’s as easy as selecting your call to action template and then choosing the injection point within the Ajax Load More loop.

Working with Advertisements

The majority of ad networks require JavaScript to trigger the display of their ads. Making use of the almComplete callback function may be required to load advertisements on the Ajax-loaded content.

Examples

The following examples will provide an idea of what can be done with the Call to Actions add-on:

Template

Inserting a call to action into Ajax Load More results will require a unique Repeater Template. This template holds the content of your CTA and will be injected into each loop at the position specified in the shortcode.

A typical CTA template is constructed similarly to standard Ajax Load More templates and may include custom WP_Query, JavaScript, or even hard-coded content such as mailing list sign-ups or contact forms.

<?php 
if ( $alm_item === 2){
   $slug = 'rest-api';
} elseif ($alm_item === 7){
   $slug = 'custom-repeaters';
} elseif ($alm_item === 12){
   $slug = 'cache';
} elseif ($alm_item === 17){
   $slug = 'comments';
} else {
   $slug = 'search-engine-optimization';
}
$args = array(
   'name'        => $slug,
   'post_type'   => 'page',
   'post_status' => 'publish',
   'posts_per_page' => 1
);
$cta = get_posts($args);

if( ! $cta ) {
   return; // Exit if no results from query.
}
$id = $cta[0]->ID;
?>
<li class="alm-cta cta-callout">
   <a href="<?php echo get_permalink( $id ); ?>">
      <div class="details">
         <h4><?php echo get_the_title( $id ); ?></h4>
         <p><?php the_field( 'subtitle', $id ); ?></p>
         <p class="btn"><?php esc_attr_e( 'Learn More', 'framework' ); ?></p>
      </div>
   </a>
</li>

Shortcode Parameters

The following shortcode parameters are available with the Call to Actions add-on.

Shortcode Builder

The following screenshot illustrates the process of building a Call to Action shortcode using the Ajax Load More Shortcode Builder.

Example Shortcode

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are common questions regarding the Call to Actions add-on. If you have a question and don’t see an answer here, please visit the support page and submit your request.

<?php 
// Only display CTA if page is less than 5.
if ( $alm_page < 5 ) { ?>
<div>
	<!-- Ad Slot -->           
	<ins class="adsbygoogle"
		style="display:block"
			data-ad-client="ca-pub-{PUB_ID}"
				data-ad-slot="{SLOT_ID}"
					data-ad-format="auto">
	</ins>	
	<script>
		(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
	</script> 
	<!-- / Ad Slot -->
</div>
<?php } ?>

Installation

Upon purchase of this add-on you will receive a confirmation/purchase receipt email. Your receipt will contain a direct link for downloading your copy of Ajax Load More: Call to Actions and a license key.

After downloading the add-on, upload the unzipped files to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory or visit your plugins dashboard and upload the downloaded .zip under Add New.

License Activation

To activate your add-on and receive updates directly in your WordPress plugins dashboard users are required to enter the license key that was included with their purchase receipt.

To activate a license key:

1. Visit the Licenses section within the Ajax Load More plugin.
2. Enter the product key and click Activate License.
3. If the status indicator turns green your add-on has been successfully activated (example below).

If you did not receive a confirmation email containing your license key, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still cannot locate the email, contact me at darren [at] connekthq.com or use the Product Support form.