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[Read more…]WP eStore Download Now via Text Link Addon
The eStore Download Now via Text Link addon allows you to use the functionality of the download now button using a simple link (instead of the shortcode).
The free download is served via the standard encrypted download system so the true location of your downloadable file remains hidden.
Installing the eStore Download Now via Text Link Addon
You can install this addon the same way you install any WordPress plugin:
- Go to the “Add New” plugins screen in your WordPress admin area
- Click the “upload” tab
- Browse for the addon file (eStore-download-now-text-link.zip)
- Click “Install Now” and then activate the plugin
Setup Preparation
It is recommended that you enable the “Enforce Zero Price Checking on Free Product Download” option in the core eStore plugin settings. Then mark the product in question with a $0 price tag. This adds an extra layer of security so your users are only allowed to download items via this feature that are priced at $0.
Using this Addon
When this addon is active, you can add “wp_eStore_download_now” query parameter to your website URL to create a download link.
For example, the following link can be used to offer a free encrypted download of product ID 1:
http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1
Creating an HTML Link
Here is an example code snippet that shows how you can create an HTML link using this functionality:
<a href="http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1">Click Here to Download</a>
Creating an HTML Link with an Image
Here is an example code snippet that shows how you can create an HTML link with an image:
<a href="http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1"><img src="http://www.example.com/url-of-the-image" /></a>
Specifying a Digital Variation in the Link
If your downloadable product contains digital variation, you will need to specify it in the link. For example:
http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1&variation3=standard
Using Download Now with Stamping Option
If you are using the PDF Stamper and WP eMember plugins then you can use the following to create a download now link with stamping option:
http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now_with_stamping=1
Download the Addon
You can download this addon from here.
General Note
Please note that some of these free eStore addons are developed by our users in the community. So they do not have any advanced customization option. The description above explains exactly what this addon does.
WP eStore Download With Discount or Coupon AddOn
Addon Plugin Description
The eStore Download With Discount Addon is a plugin which allows your users to download a digital product by applying a 100% discount or coupon code.
This is very handy if you want to give the downloadable item for free to certain users.
Installing the Addon
You can install this addon just like you install any other WordPress plugin.
Using the eStore Download With Discount Addon
Once you have installed the addon you can create a download form by inserting the following shortcode:
[eStore_dl_with_discount id="19"]
Here, id is your eStore product ID.
The above shortcode will produce output like the following:
If a user enters a 100% discount code/coupon, he will be able to download the item instantly.
You can create 100% discount codes by going to the Coupons/Discounts menu in the eStore plugin.
Get the Download With Discount Addon
The price of this addon is $29.95
How to Display a List of Latest Products
The latest products shortcode allows you to display any number of latest products (based on the date added to your store).
How to Display Your Latest Products.
You can use the eStore and the Extra Shortcodes add-on to display a list of your latest products. To do this all you need to do is follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: You will need to have the eStore and the Extra Shortcodes add-on installed on your site.
Step 2: Create a page where you want to display the list of latest products. You can also use an existing page or widget.
Step 3: Place the below shortcode where you want a list of your latest products to be displayed.
[wp_eStore_latest_products number=5 style=1]
Parameters you can modify in this shortcode.
• Number of products (number) This is how many products you want to be displayed using the shortcode. Example: If you set this number to 5 the shortcode will display the 5 most popular products.
• Style (style) This allows you to use different fancy displays to show your products. You can see a full list of the fancy display templates here.
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How to Display a List of Random Products
The random products shortcode allows you to display any number of random products from your available products .
How to Display Your Latest Products.
You can use the eStore and the Extra Shortcodes add-on to display a list of your random products. To do this all you need to do is follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: You will need to have the eStore and the Extra Shortcodes add-on installed on your site.
Step 2: Create a page where you want to display the list of random products. You can also use an existing page or widget.
Step 3: Place one of the below shortcodes where you want a list of random products to be displayed.
Shortcodes
1. [wp_eStore_random_products number=1 style=1 type=1]
Parameters you can modify in this shortcode.
• Number of products (number) This is how many products you want to be displayed using the shortcode. Example: If you set this number to 5 the shortcode will display the 5 most popular products.
• Style (style) This allows you to use different fancy displays to show your products. You can see a full list of the fancy display templates here.
• Button type (type) This allows you to specify what type of button you want to use. Example: Buy Now, Add to Cart, Subscription or Download Now.
2. [wp_eStore_random_products number=1 style=1 type=1 cat_id=1]
Parameters you can modify in this shortcode.
• Number of products (number) This is how many products you want to be displayed using the shortcode. Example: If you set this number to 5 the shortcode will display the 5 most popular products.
• Style (style) This allows you to use different fancy displays to show your products. You can see a full list of the fancy displays here.
• Button type (type) This allows you to specify what type of button you want to use. Example: Buy Now, Add to Cart, Subscription or Download Now.
• Category ID (cat_id) This allows you to specify a category that you want the random products to be displayed from. When you use this shortcode it will only take the random products from the specified category.
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WP eStore Addon – Self Re-Download Digital Products
This eStore addon allows your customers to re-download the digital products they purchased via a page on your site.
This can be used if you want your customers to be able to download the latest version of a digital product by visiting a page on your site and filling out a form.
Installing the Self Re-Download Products Addon
You can install this addon the same way you install any WordPress plugin:
- Go to the “Add New” plugins screen in your WordPress admin area
- Click the “upload” tab
- Browse for the addon file (estore-redownload-purchased-items.zip)
- Click “Install Now” and then activate the plugin
Using this Addon
When this addon is active, You can configure some settings related to this addon. To configure this addon, click on the “Re-Download Form” sub-menu under the WP eStore plugin admin menu.
Step 1) Create a new WordPress page where you want to offer this product re-download option.
Step 2) Add the following shortcode to this newly created page:
[eStore_product_download_form]
Step 3) Select this page from the settings interface of this addon.
You can optionally enable captcha on this digital product re-download form.
Now, your customers can go this page and enter some details (to verify their purchase) and re-download the digital items they purchased from you in the past.
AddOn Price
The Self Re-Download Digital Items Addon is FREE
Download the Addon (v1.1)
You can download this addon from the addon download area of our customer only support forum.
Please note that some of these free eStore addons are developed by our users in the community. So they do not have any advanced customization option. The description above explains exactly what this addon does.
WP Simple Shopping Cart – How to Sell Digital Downloads
WP Simple Shopping Cart allows you to easily sell digital downloads from your WordPress site.
Here is an example shortcode that shows how you can specify a download link for a digital product with the standard add to cart button:
[wp_cart_button name="My Download" price="5.00" file_url="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ebook1.pdf"]
Below is an example shortcode that shows how you can specify a download link for digital item with the product box display shortcode:
[wp_cart_display_product name="My Download Product" price="5.00" file_url="http://example.com/uploads/ebook1.pdf" thumbnail="http://www.example.com/product-image.jpg" description="This is a short description of the product"]
Digital File Delivery to Your Customer
Once the payment is complete, your customer will receive a notification email containing the download link(s) for the items they purchased.
Below is a screenshot of the email your customer will receive:
PayPal IPN Feature Settings
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