The Subscription Options Add-on Pack

I have recently switched to a simple PayPal method to handle payments, following issues with some purchases not going through – it should be much easier now, but if you get stuck then please contact me.

Description of this Add-on Pack:

The Subscription Options Add-on Pack is a response to the hundreds of comments and emails I’ve had re: the Subscription Options Plugin for WordPress, requesting additional ways to connect and share. The add-on pack provides additional icons for LinkedIn, Flickr, Google+, Podcasting, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify and Tumblr.

Add-on Pack features:

Integrates with the interface, design and functionality of the Subscription Options Plugin.
Offers an additional set of ways for readers to subscribe and connect with your blog, via familiar-looking icons.

Step-by-step installation instructions:

To download and use this add-on pack, orders must go through PayPal – so please press this button:
Once your order is processed, you will automatically be emailed your download link.
Download & extract the files and place the entire ‘subscription-options-addon’ folder in your wp_content/plugins directory.
Go to your ‘Installed Plugins’ panel and activate ‘Subscription Options Add-on Pack’.
Check to see whether the original Subscription Options Plugin needs upgrading, and if so, upgrade it to the latest version.
You are now ready to use the add-on pack.

Usage instructions:

Go to your ‘Appearance > Widgets’ panel and you will notice a new set of options in the Subscription Options widget.
Enter the following new details as desired:
- LinkedIn Profile URL & Colour
- Flickr Page URL & Colour
- Google+ URL & Colour
- Podcasting Service URL & Colour
- YouTube Channel URL & Colour
- Pinterest Page URL & Colour
- Spotify Playlist URL & Colour
- Tumblr Site URL & Colour
  - 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.
  - Please also note that you can use any HTML colour code, be it HEX code or HTML Color Name.
Hit ‘Done’ then ‘Save Changes’. Test the appearance and perhaps change the size of the icons as necessary.

The Upgraded Widget Options Panel*:

*Not pictured above are the standard four icons, which would usually fill positions between the Title & LinkedIn options.

Version History:

V 0.1 – first version with options for four new services.
V0.2 – new icons – as promised!

Future Versions:

V0.3 – potential for even more icons, based on user feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I style the new icons in my own way?

Yes, you can. You can use your stylesheet.css or this widget’s internal stylesheet to override your theme’s default widget settings by using the following CSS classes:

img.suboptions-icon – All icons (useful for setting alignment or spacing)
img.linkedin-icon – Just the LinkedIn icon
img.flickr-icon – Just the Flickr icon
img.google-icon – Just the Google+ icon
img.podcast-icon – Just the Podcast icon
img.youtube-icon - Just the YouTube icon
img.pinterest-icon - Just the Pinterest icon
img.spotify-icon - Just the Spotify icon
img.tumblr-icon - Just the Tumblr icon

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.

Why don’t my icons have nice rounded corners any more?

The latest versions of the base plugin offer thousands of new colour options, using transparent icons and CSS3 rounded corners. As such, the widget looks best in modern CSS3-compatible web browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome or IE9. If you are not entirely comfortable with this, you can always roll back to an older version of the original plugin (but you won’t get the new icons showing up).

How do I get my Google+ URL to look like yours?

I suggest you check out gplus.to, which will let you do just that.

How do I set up a Podcast or Podcast URL?

Feedburner can help, as can Apple. Podcasters, please post your links in the comments below as I’m always on the lookout for new ear candy!

What should I put as the URL for the Spotify icon?

Well, I put a link to my Starred Tracks, like this http://open.spotify.com/user/freedimensional/starred.

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?

Simply buying it would be more than enough. Here’s that button again:

Mike

bought it – downloaded – does not work

error

decompression failed
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi there Mike, thank you for your custom.
  
  Can I ask which decompression tool you’re using? Winzip, 7zip, winRAR or other?
  
  If there are continued problems, please attempt to install the plugin using the ‘upload plugin’ facility and upload the raw zip file, then please let me know how you get on.
  
  Tom
  On Aug 2, 2011 7:58 PM, “Disqus”
  - Kbarndt
    
    Same problem when I use WP 3.2.1 to upload and install the plugin.
    
    When that failed I uploaded the folder and files with CuteFTP, but nothing appears in my Installed Plugins list.
    - http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
      
      OK Mike I’ll look into this. Your purchase is logged and I assure that I will sort this for you.
      - Jaace
        
        Has this been sorted?
      - http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
        
        Hi Jaace, things are all good! As long as you’ve got the latest version of the main plugin running (currently 0.8.9). Hope to have you as a customer.
  - Kbarndt
    
    FIxed it. Looks like the folders were nested.
http://www.monkboughtlunch.com Stephen

Sent the payment last night, download link didn’t show up.

SteliH at yahoo
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi Stephen,
  
  I have a different email address for your purchase, so can you check your gmail and let me know? If not I’ll generate you a download link and send to your yahoo address.
  Tom
http://www.rocktheworldbook.com/ LoriRuff

I upgraded but haven’t seen the new options or received an email with instructions.
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi LoriRuff,
  
  The confirmation email is sent to customers’ PayPal addresses – if you could have a quick check in there please, and in the spam box if necessary, I’m sure it’ll turn up. Otherwise, I’d be happy to send through an alternative link if you can provide me with your transaction time.
  Yours,
  Tom
  - http://www.rocktheworldbook.com/ LoriRuff
    
    Date:Feb 26, 2012Time:23:58:46 CSTwhat email is it coming from – perhaps I missed it.
http://www.youthministrymedia.ca kolby milton

Is there a way to get a pinterest icon?
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  I’ll add this (finally) at the weekend.
http://www.elainegriffindesigns.com Elaine Griffin

Hi, I agree about the Pinterest icon. That would be fabulous, and really complete this pack.
Miranda

Hi, do you support Pinterest? We need it also.
- http://tomsaunter.com Tom Saunter
  
  I’ll roll out an update this weekend. Look out for it!
WilliamJoyner

Just upgraded, received PayPal receipt but no download link.
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi William,
  
  I maintain records of all payments taken via paypal, but sometimes download links are not sent automatically – so I’m glad you got in touch.
  
  I’ll send your details via email to this address.
  
  Best,
  Tom
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1536052277 John Laczko

How long does it take to get the download link emailed? It’s been less than an hour, but I was just wondering. jlaczko at harvestek.com
- Guest
  
  Oh well, it was less than $2…
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1536052277 John Laczko
  
  Almost 24 hrs…still waiting
  - http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
    
    Dear John,
    
    Please excuse the delayed response to your Disqus messages, I’ve been travelling these last few days.
    
    I have sent you your download link privately. This should have been sent immediately, so I am looking to switch to a better provisioning tool to process future payments.
    
    Apologies, and best wishes.
    Tom
http://twitter.com/Bernice_Biz Bernice Templeman

Hi,

I bought this & did not receive it yet.
Darin McCall

Looks cool, I’d like to TRY to buy it but it doesn’t appear that the BUY NOW option is working correctly.
- Kimberly Carman
  
  Having the same problem here Darin! Wondered if you’d find this I still haven’t gotten a reply from the contact form I’ve filled out twice this week either Looks like we may have to find you a different plug in for your site
  - http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
    
    Hi both, just to say, I’ve fixed this very bothersome issue for all users now – and have sent you a download link.
http://kolbin.ru/ Ведущий Дмитрий Колбин

Отлично! надо попробовать)))0
http://twitter.com/allisonddickson Allie Dickson

you need to add instagram!!!
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Awesome idea – thank you Allie.
http://www.facebook.com/bethsarim Bethsarim Catherine van Koetsv

Will you be adding Instagram? And I am not seeing the email link option..
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi there,
  
  I might add Instagram in the next release, alongside any other icons people might want. Any suggestions?
  
  And as for the email link option, probably a cache issue? Let me know if you’re still stuck.
  
  Tom
http://www.chrysulawinegar.com/ Chrysula

Hey excited for this. Just one minor detail. Step 4: Download & extract the files and place the entire ‘subscription-options-addon’ folder in your wp_content/plugins directory. – How do I place the files in the subscription addon folder? Do I have to do via FTP client or is there a way to drop right in? 101 language please – I have no idea what I’m doing .
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Hi Chrysula, nice to have you as a customer again. Rather than messing about with an FTP client, you could in fact upload the zip file via your Plugins menu within the WP Dashboard – it should replace your current version of the addon pack.
  - http://www.chrysulawinegar.com/ Chrysula
    
    Tom, you’re a legend! Finally saw where to upload within the Plugin. I’m a little slow today . Cheers!
TLSMITH

Hello I purchased and have not received the download link yet. i received my receipt for payment, but no link. Please help .
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=715768058 Kimberly Carman

Are there any plans to add an instagram icon?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=715768058 Kimberly Carman

I have a client who just bought this add on and still after 24 hours hasn’t received the email with the download information. She informed me that she has sent you a message. Can you please respond so that we can update her plug in and get her site update completed. Thank you
http://www.facebook.com/HolliewoodStudios Hollie Haradon

Hi Tom. As RSS is going away, could you please add Bloglovin? Instagram would be great too. Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/alan.halfhill Alan Halfhill

Basket does not work
- http://digitalcortex.net/ Tom Saunter
  
  Fixed!!