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The Subscription Options Plugin
Description of this WordPress Plugin:
The most common ways for people to subscribe to a blog and its content are through RSS, Email and Twitter. Facebook pages are increasing in usage too.
This plugin places the above icons in a widget area and lets users enter their own feed or page URLs and colour options. It’s really simple but there’s lots of power under the hood.
Plugin features:
Step-by-step installation instructions:
Usage instructions:
Please note that you don’t need to use all the icons – just don’t enter a URL if you don’t want an icon to show up.
The Widget Options Panel:
Example Configurations:
Version History:
V 0.1.0 was the first iteration of what I promise will be a participatory experience
V 0.1.5 – added css classes for users to hook into and edit through their css sheets
V 0.2 – added user-defined header size and target of users’ clicks
V 0.3 – updated icons to scale up to higher sizes without dithering
V 0.4 – switched to WP 2.8’s widget_class functionality to really crank it up
V 0.5 – inclusion of a new subscription icon for Facebook, by popular demand
V 0.6 – implemented an icon colour changer
Future Versions:
V 0.7 – more subscription icons based on user feedback
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where do I put the widget?
You can place it wherever you like as long as it is within a pre-defined widget area. I haven’t worked out how to let people place the widget wherever they like. Let me know if you can help on my contact page though.
Can I style the widget in my own way?
Yes of course, it’s WordPress! You can use your stylesheet.css to override your theme’s default widget settings by using the following CSS classes:
Please note that the icons’ sizes will still need to be set from within the widget admin panel. CSS doesn’t let you override that that.
Where can I find more help and support?
Just email me from my contact page, or leave a comment below. I’ll be happy to help where possible.
How can I support this plugin’s development?
Thank you so much for asking. Please click below to donate a small sum to this plugin’s developer: