Affiliate Amazon Shortcode

Description

Affiliate Amazon Shortcode is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to display Amazon products directly in your posts or pages using the Amazon Product Advertising API v5.

Features:
– Display up to 9 products based on a keyword, with customizable layouts.
– Intuitive settings page for configuring Amazon API credentials and plugin options.
– Supports multiple marketplaces (e.g., amazon.it, amazon.com).
– Flexible customization: number of columns, image size (medium or large), and font sizes for titles and prices.

Usage:
Once the plugin is configured, use the [affiamsh_amazon keyword="your-keyword"] shortcode in your posts or pages to display Amazon products related to your keyword.

External Services

This plugin connects to the Amazon Product Advertising API to retrieve product information, such as titles, images, prices, reviews, and discounts.

Data sent to Amazon:
– Keywords (search terms) based on the shortcode.
– Your Amazon API credentials (Access Key, Secret Key, and Partner Tag).

All data is transmitted securely over HTTPS.

Third-Party Services:
– Amazon PAAPI Terms of Service: https://webservices.amazon.com/paapi5/documentation/terms.html
– Amazon Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/privacy

Additionally, this plugin includes an optional link to the author’s website, SoftwareApp.it, to provide more information about the plugin and access to premium features.

Data sent to SoftwareApp.it:
– None. The link is purely informational and optional for the user to interact with.

For more details about SoftwareApp.it:
– SoftwareApp Privacy Policy: https://softwareapp.it/privacy-policy
– SoftwareApp Terms of Service: https://softwareapp.it/terms

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

Screenshots

  • Settings Page: Configure Amazon API credentials and plugin preferences.
  • Shortcode Output: Example display of Amazon products using the shortcode [affiliate_amazon_shortcode keyword="smartphone"].

Installation

  1. Download the plugin and upload it to your WordPress site.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin and upload the .zip file.
  3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  4. Configure your Amazon API credentials in Settings > Amazon API.
  5. Use the shortcode [affiamsh_amazon keyword="your keyword"] to display products.

FAQ

How do I get Amazon API credentials?

Create an Amazon Associates account and generate API keys through the Amazon Product Advertising API dashboard. For detailed instructions, check the official documentation.

Why are no products displaying?

Ensure your API credentials, partner tag, and marketplace settings are correct. Double-check that your keyword matches available products in the selected Amazon marketplace.

Can I customize the product display layout?

Yes, you can configure the number of columns, image sizes, and font sizes for titles and prices in the plugin settings page.

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Contributors & Developers

“Affiliate Amazon Shortcode” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.3

  • Improved compatibility with WordPress Coding Standards.

1.2

  • Improved compatibility with WordPress Coding Standards.
  • Enhanced product display styles and templates.

1.1

  • Added font size customization for titles and prices.
  • Added settings for columns and image sizes.

1.0

  • Initial release of the plugin.