Depending on the shortcode (some only work in the loop) you can use this basic example:
<?php echo do_shortcode('[shortcode]'); ?>
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moxyma
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Hi Swanson,
Thank you! I’ll try this and see if it works and post back, okay? 🙂
But if the plugin I’m using does require that my custom page be in the loop is there anything I can do?
You would just add the shortcode to a page or post (in html view). Check the documentation with the plugin or shortcode…
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moxyma
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Hmm, I’m not sure what you mean by html view. I don’t have that option on my custom page. I built it using Dreamweaver.
The PHP code needs to be added to code – not in a visual editor.
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moxyma
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Oh I see. Okay, I put in the code you provided using the admin section of WordPress (Appearance –> WordPress –> Custom page). Doesn’t look to be working :(.
Custom Page must be a theme option…
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moxyma
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Oh wait Swanson, oh my gosh oh my gosh wait it is working!!! I misunderstood your your code.
You gave this which is perfect – <?php echo do_shortcode(‘[shortcode]’); ?>
So then I have this now –
<?php echo do_shortcode(‘[MY SHORTCODE FROM THE PLUGIN]’); ?>
I was trying to put that in just like you typed it. But then I realized that you have to put in the actual shortcode for the plugin inside of the php code where it says ‘shortcode’. LOL
Oh my gosh thank you so much!!!
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moxyma
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I hope this helps someone else who may be having the same issue. I’m surprised I didn’t see more people asking it. LOL Oh well.
Thanks again Swanson! Greatly and much appreciated 🙂
Please mark this post resolved and again your are welcome.
