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Card Link Shortcode for Connections

A simple WordPress plugin that outputs a phone, SMS, email, or Facebook Messenger link for a single [Connections Business Directory](https://connections-pro.com/) entry by ID.

by David E. England, Ph.D. · github.com/davidengland/cardlink

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Install

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This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/davidengland/cardlink/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/davidengland/cardlink ↗

A simple WordPress plugin that outputs a phone, SMS, email, or Facebook Messenger link for a single Connections Business Directory entry by ID.

Features

  • Outputs a clickable link for phone, SMS, email, or Messenger.
  • Customizable link label using template tags.
  • Automatically pulls contact info from Connections entry.
  • Lightweight and easy to use.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to your WordPress site's /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Ensure the Connections Business Directory plugin is installed and active.

Usage

Use the [cardlink] shortcode in posts, pages, or widgets.

Examples:

  • [cardlink id="1" type="phone" format="Call %first%"]
  • [cardlink id="1" type="sms" format="Text %first%"]
  • [cardlink id="1" type="email" format="Email %first%"]
  • [cardlink id="1" type="messenger" format="Message %first% on Messenger"]

Shortcode Attributes:

  • id (required): Connections entry ID.
  • type: phone, sms, email, or messenger (default: phone).
  • format: Output label. Supports %first%, %last%, %phone%, %email%, %facebookid%.

FAQ

Q: Does this require the Connections plugin?
A: Yes, this plugin requires the Connections Business Directory plugin.

Q: What if the entry does not have the requested contact info?
A: The shortcode will output "Contact info not available."

Q: Can I customize the link label?
A: Yes, use the format attribute and template tags like %first%, %last%, etc.

License

GPLv2 or later. See LICENSE for details.

Author: David E. England, Ph.D.