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Register Custom Shortcode

Create dynamic macros for your content. Automatically handles attribute parsing (`shortcode_atts`) and output buffering for clean, bug-free code.

Settings

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Example: [box]Content[/box]

Use "HTML Buffer" for complex HTML structures. It's cleaner.

Attributes

Post Editor
[call_to_action url="#" color="blue"] Your Content Here [/call_to_action]
Frontend Result
Your Content Here

Best Practices

  • Always use shortcode_atts() to handle default values securely.
  • Never echo content directly in a shortcode; always return it.
  • Use ob_start() and ob_get_clean() if your shortcode outputs complex HTML structures to keep your PHP readable.

Shortcodes vs. Blocks

While Gutenberg Blocks are the future, Shortcodes remain the best tool for specific use cases:

When to use Shortcodes

  • Displaying dynamic data inside a paragraph.
  • Legacy content migration.
  • Simple PHP logic execution without building a React UI.

When to use Blocks

  • Layout structures (Columns, Grids).
  • Rich media components.
  • When visual editing is required for the client.