Title: Shortcode Not Working
Last modified: September 4, 2018

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# Shortcode Not Working

 *  Resolved [pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/)
 * (@pewestlake)
 * [7 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-not-working-261/)
 * Installed AALB and added all appropriate access keys and all marketplaces. Shortcode
   generator appears in WP page editor, successfully searches, and generates code.
   Code is successfully inserted into body of page using text tab but nothing is
   displayed in preview or published page. Based on my search on this topic, this
   is not a known issue and there are several pieces of information required to 
   troubleshoot. I have created and published a test page for this purpose (linked
   below).
 * Here is the list of required data, as best as I can surmise.
 * 1. Browser version on which you are facing the issue.
    Answer: Chrome, Firefox&
   MS-Edge 2. Does the issue occur on all browsers or only a specific browser? A:
   All 3. PHP version A: 7.0.31 4. WordPress version A: 4.9.8 5. PHP error logs 
   A: Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home3/donaldwe/public_html/
   wp-includes/class-wp-query.php on line 3736 6. List of plugins installed on your
   system:
 * > AddToAny Share Buttons
   >  Amazon Associates Link Builder Broken Link Checker 
   > Error Log Monitor EWWW Image Optimizer GDPR Cookie Consent iframe Image Widget
   > Imcoming Links Jetpack by WordPress.com Really Simple SSL Social Login (inactive)
   > TinyMCE Advanced (inactive) Use Google Libraries (inactive) Velvet Blues Update
   > URLs (inactive) WordPress Importer WP Super Cache WP-SpamShield XML Sitemap&
   > Google News Feeds (inactive)
 * 7. Operating System version
    Windows 10 Home Version 1803 OS BUild 17134.228 
   8. Browser console log error (if any) generated at the time of the error: Link
   to image file [here](https://wp.me/a1XobX-2GW) (Note: I can’t tell if these messages
   were generated at the time of the error or previously.) 9. Web server version
   A: Apache 2.2.34
 * My Amazon iframe links are being blocked by adblocker on chrome and I’m hoping
   the AALB Shortcode will provide a workaround, if someone can help me get it working.
 * A profound thank you in advance for any help with this issue!
    -  This topic was modified 7 years, 8 months ago by [pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/).
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fshortcode-not-working-261%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Thread Starter [pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/)
 * (@pewestlake)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-not-working-261/#post-10756693)
 * No matter what I try, there is no way to embed Amazon Associates widgets or image
   links in a way that will not be blocked by ad block plugins and extensions. With
   more than half of the web browsing world using ad blockers now, the link builder
   is nothing but a jumbo a waste of time. Text links are the only way to take advantage
   of having an affiliate agreement now. Give up on the link builder while you still
   have your sanity.
 *  Plugin Author [Amazon Associates Link Builder](https://wordpress.org/support/users/amazonlinkbuilder/)
 * (@amazonlinkbuilder)
 * [7 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-not-working-261/#post-10905977)
 * Dear [@pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/),
 * Sincere apologies for the delayed response.
    Check if in your shortcode the opening
   single quote has been replaced by a closing single quote (This is generally done
   by custom editors or other plugins you might be using). This causes issues during
   rendering. We looked into shortcode on your test page and found that ‘ was replaced
   by ’ .
 *  Thread Starter [pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/)
 * (@pewestlake)
 * [7 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-not-working-261/#post-10907398)
 * Dear [@amazonlinkbuilder](https://wordpress.org/support/users/amazonlinkbuilder/),
 * I already removed the Amazon link builder from my site and moved on. I’m not 
   going to bother reinstalling and trying to fix something that clearly isn’t ready
   for prime time. I’m also not interested in spending the next several years, in
   ten-week increments, troubleshooting a product that is obviously an incredibly
   low priority for you.
 * When you have a plugin that actually works, and isn’t rendered invisible by standard
   ad blockers, I’ll be happy for you and even possibly mildly interested.
 * Until then, good luck.
 * pw

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 * Last reply from: [pewestlake](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pewestlake/)
 * Last activity: [7 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-not-working-261/#post-10907398)
 * Status: resolved