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“Etsyomatic - Etsy Affiliate Plugin for WordPress Help”

Created: 29/01/2017
By: CodeRevolution
Email: support@coderevolution.ro

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About the plugin
Wordpress installation
Plugin Settings
Summary
Sources and Credits

Your first step is to apply to join the Etsy affiliate program; it should take less than five minutes. When you got your Affiliate ID, copy it into the plugin's 'Main Settings' and you are ready to go.

Basic Plugin Information

This plugin will allow you to build from scratch an affiliate marketing referral website for Etsy Marketplaces. This plugin provides one solution to the ongoing search for new referral content. It not only provides a steady stream of rich, searchable content, it also helps to keep your website up to date with the latest news from the Etsy Markets. You can build rules that will generate posts that are near to unique in website crawlers's eyes. They require none to very little customization.
The goal is to achieve the following:
Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate Plugin will import items from Etsy Marketplaces you define to your blog. Resulting blog posts are fully customizable and rich in content. List of customizable stuff for each post:

import resulting items from custom search queries, to WordPress posts
post author user name
post status (published, draft, pending, private, trash)
automatically generate post categories or tags from marketplace items
manually add post categories or tags to items
generate post or page or any custom post type
automatically generate a featured image for the post
enable/disable comments for the generated post
customize post title and content (with the included wide variaty of relevant post shortcodes)

Other plugin features:

Supports all Etsy Markeplaces
Using Etsy Market API
Link hiding using Goo.gl link shortener
Automatically update generated posts
Keyword Replacer (replace relevant keywords with referral links)
Random sentence generator (relevant sentences - as you define them)
detailed plugin activity logging
scheduled rule runs

Plugin requirements:

PHP DOM -> how to install it (if you don't have it, but probably you already have it): http://php.net/manual/en/dom.setup.php

Wordpress installation - top

Youtube video tutorial:

I also provided a Quick Install Guide to feature an easy plugin installation for everyone.

To make this plugin work, first, you'll need to install the plugin. The easiest method is to take the .zip file you've downloaded and upload it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in the WordPress Dashboard. Once the plugin is installed, be sure to Activate it.

Now that you've installed and activated the plugin, you'll see a new menu item created inside WordPress called 'Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate'. First thing first, let's head over to Settings > Etsyomatic Post Generator and take a look at what options are available.

Plugin Settings - top

Refreshingly, Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate plugin has a super-simple settings screen. Let's look at first at the settings panel:

Here you can find the steps needed in configuring your plugin even if you have no HTML knowledge at all. You can find options for:

HINT! Don't forget to click the Save button every time you modified your settings, otherwise the modifications will be lost!

Main Settings:

Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate Plugin Main Switch: Enable or disable the Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate Plugin. This acts like a main switch.
Etsy API Keystring: Insert your Etsy API Keystring. Learn how to get one here.
Awin Affiliate ID: Insert your Awin affiliate ID. Learn how to get one here.
Do Not Check Generated Posts In Rule Settings: Check this to force the plugin not check generated posts in rule settings. Improves performance if you have 100k posts generated using this plugin.
Embedded Iframe Width (Pixels): Set the maximum width of the embedded product presentation iframe. Default value is 99%.
'Buy Now' Button Text: Set the 'Buy Now' button text, that is generated from the %%item_buy_now_button%% shortcode.
Embedded Iframe Width (Pixels): Set the maximum width of the embedded product presentation iframe. Default value is 99%.
Embedded Iframe Height (Pixels): Set the maximum height of the embedded product presentation iframe. Default value is 1200.
Remove Social Buttons from %%item_get_intro%% Shortcode: Choose if you want to remove social buttons from the %%item_get_intro%% shortcode.
Add 'rel=nofollow' to Generated Links: Check this to make the plugin add 'rel=nofollow' to all generated links.
Automatically Shorten URLs: Set the maximum width of the embedded product presentation iframe. Default value is 99%.
Show Extended Item Information Metabox in Post: Choose if you want to show an extended information metabox under every plugin generated post.
Automatically Shorten URLs: Choose if you want to cloak URLs with goo.gl link shortener. To lean more about this, please visit this link.
Goo.gl API key: Insert your goo.gl api key. To lean more about this, please visit this link.
Strip Links From Generated Post Content: Choose if you want to strip links from the generated post content.
Enable Logging for Rules: Do you want to enable logging for rules?
Enable Detailed Logging for Rules: Do you want to enable detailed logging for rules? Note that this will dramatically increase the size of the log this plugin generates.
Automatically Clear Logs After: Choose if you want to automatically clear logs after a period of time.
Timeout for Rule Running (seconds): Set the timeout (in seconds) for every rule running. I recommend that you leave this field at it's default value (3600).
Send Rule Running Summary in Email: Choose if you want to receive a summary of the rule running in an email.
Minimum Title Word Count: Set the minimum word count for post titles. Items that have less than this count will not be published. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Maximum Title Word Count: Set the maximum word count for post titles. Items that have more than this count will not be published. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Minimum Content Word Count: Set the minimum word count for post content. Items that have less than this count will not be published. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Maximum Content Word Count: Set the maximum word count for post content. Items that have more than this count will not be published. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Banned Words List: Do not include posts that's title or content contains at least one of these words. Separate words by comma. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Required Words List: Do not include posts that's title or content does not contain at least one of these words. Separate words by comma. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Featured Image Resize Width: Resize the image that was assigned to be the featured image to the width specified in this text field (in pixels). If you want to disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Featured Image Resize Height: Resize the image that was assigned to be the featured image to the height specified in this text field (in pixels). If you want to disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Strip HTML Elements from Final Content by ID: Strip HTML elements from final content that have this IDs. You can insert more IDs, separeted by comma. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Strip HTML Elements from Final Content by Class: Strip HTML elements from final content that have this class. You can insert more classes, separeted by comma. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Skip Posts That Do Not Have Images: Choose if you want to skip posts that do not have images.
Skip Posts Older Than a Selected Date: Choose if you want to skip posts that are older than a selected date.
Automatically Translate Content To: Do you want to automatically translate generated content using Google Translate?
Hide Google Translate Popup: Do you want to hide the Google Translate Popup that shows when hovering on the resulting translated text, containing the original text before translation?
Spin Text Using Word Synonyms: Do you want to randomize text by changing words of a text with synonyms using one of the listed methods? Note that this is an experimental feature and can in some instances drastically increase the rule running time!
'The Best Spinner' User Name: Insert your user name on 'The Best Spinner'.
'The Best Spinner' Password: Insert your password on 'The Best Spinner'.
First List of Possible Sentences (%%random_sentence%%): Insert some sentences from which you want to get one at random. You can also use variables defined below. %something ==> is a variable. Each sentence must be sepparated by a new line.
Second List of Possible Sentences (%%random_sentence2%%): Insert some sentences from which you want to get one at random. You can also use variables defined below. %something ==> is a variable. Each sentence must be sepparated by a new line.
List of Possible Variables: Insert some variables you wish to be exchanged for different instances of one sentence. Please format this list as follows:Variablename => Variables (seperated by semicolon)Example:adjective => clever;interesting;smart;huge;astonishing;unbelievable;nice;adorable;beautiful;elegant;fancy;glamorous;magnificent;helpful;awesome
Custom HTML Code #1: Insert a custom HTML code that will replace the %%custom_html%% variable. This can be anything, even an Ad code.
Custom HTML Code #2: Insert a custom HTML code that will replace the %%custom_html2%% variable. This can be anything, even an Ad code.
Search Keyword This keyword will be replaced with a link you define.
Replacement Keyword This keyword will replace the search keyword you define. Leave this field blank if you only want to add an URL to the specified keyword.
Link to Add Define the link you want to appear the defined keyword. Leave this field blank if you only want to replace the specified keyword without linking from it.

Each Rule Type has the following settings in it's own settings screen:

ID: This is the ID of the rule.
Keyword Search: Input your queried keyword. Posts will be generated based on these keywords. To get all products that match your criteria, input '*' (without commas).
Schedule (Hours) Select the interval in hours after which you want this rule to run.
Max Posts At A Time Select the maximum number of posts that this rule can create at once. 0-50 interval allowed..
Post Status Select the status that you want for the automatically generated posts to have.
Item Type Select the type (post/page) for your automatically generated item.
Post Author Select the author that you want to assign for the automatically generated posts.
Del: Do you want to delete this rule?
Active: Do you want to enable this rule? You can deactivate any rule (you don't have to delete them to deactivate them).
Info: The number of items (posts, pages) this rule has generated so far.
Actions: Do you want to run this rule now? Note that only one instance of a rule is allowed at once.

From here on, each rule type will have an advanced settings panel. Each rule type will have the following advanced settings:

Generated Posts Title: Set the title of the generated posts for user rules. You can use the following shortcodes: %%random_sentence%%, %%random_sentence2%%, %%item_title%%, %%item_description%%, %%item_content%%, %%item_cat%%, %%item_tags%%
Generated Posts Content: Set the content of the generated posts for user rules. You can use the following shortcodes: %%item_tags%%, %%item_cat%%, %%custom_html%%, %%custom_html2%%, %%random_sentence%%, %%random_sentence2%%, %%item_title%%, %%item_content%%, %%item_id%%, %%item_url%%, %%item_content_plain_text%% %%item_buy_now_button%%, %%item_image_URL%%, %%item_description%%, %%item_presentation%%, %%item_listing_time_end%%, %%item_get_intro%%, %%item_price%%, %%item_description_iframe%%, %%item_all_images%%, %%item_quantity%%, %%item_recipient%%, %%item_occasion%%, %%item_views%%, %%item_num_favorers%%, %%item_processing_min%%, %%item_processing_max%%, %%item_weight%%, %%item_weight_unit%%, %%item_length%%, %%item_width%%, %%item_height%%, %%item_dimensions_unit%%, %%item_language%%, %%item_style%%, %%product_tags%%, %%product_cats%%, %%item_materials%%
Remember Last Posted Item And Continue Search From It: Do you want to remember last posted item and continue search from it the next time the importing rule runs?
Etsy Shop ID: Select the a shop ID to import products from. To get the Etsy Shop ID, please check this link: - Etsy Shop ID.
Sort On: Select how to sort results.
Sort Order: Select the order to sort results.
Get Advanced Info For Products: Do you want to get advanced info for products? Please note that this feature will make a page request for each imported product.
Etsy Category: Select the Etsy Category you want to search in. A string ID that uniquely identifies a category path (e.g. Clothing/Men/Pants)
Enable Color Filtering: Do you want to search for products of a specific color?
Product Color: Select the product color.
Product Tag List: Input a comma separated list of product tags.
Product Category ID: Input a product category identifier to search products for. This is a string ID that uniquely identifies a category path (e.g. Clothing/Men/Pants)
Search Region: Select the region where to search. This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Geo Level: Select the level of geo search. This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Product Location: Do you want to search items from a specific location? This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Latitude: Do you want to search for products at a specific latitude? This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Longitude: Do you want to search for products at a specific longitude? This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Only Stores That Accept Gift Cards: Do you want to only search for products from stores that accept gift cards? This is supported only if you do not enter an Entry Store ID to search products from.
Min Price: Do you want to set a minimum price for the imported item?
Max Price: Do you want to set a maximum price for the imported item?
Generated Post Format: If your template supports "Post Formats", than you can select one here. If not, leave this at it's default value.
Additional Post Category: Select the post category that you want for the automatically generated posts to have.
Automatically Add Post Categories From Items: Do you want to automatically add post categories from the Etsy items?
Automatically Add Post Tags From Items: Do you want to automatically add post tags from the Etsy items?
Additional Post Tags: Select the post tags that you want for the automatically generated posts to have.
Automatically Add Post Featured Image: Do you want to automatically add post featured image from the Etsy item?
Default Featured Image if No Image Available for Item: Insert a link to a valid image that will be set for the featured image for the posts that do not have a valid image attached or if you disabled automatical featured image generation. To disable this feature, leave this field blank.
Enable Comments For Generated Posts: Do you want to enable comments for the generated posts?

How to customize resulting posts with built in shortcodes?

You can use the following shortcodes in post title and content editing:

%%item_get_intro%% - generates an item intro card, with the item main image and some relevant links with your affiliate account name added
%%item_price%% - price of the item
%%custom_html%% - the #1 custom html that you defined in the plugin settings
%%custom_html2%% - the #2 custom html that you defined in the plugin settings
%%random_sentence%% - the #1 random sentence generator that you configured in the plugin
%%random_sentence2%% - the #2 random sentence generator that you configured in the plugin
%%item_title%% - the title of the item
%%item_description%% - the description of the item
%%item_content%% - the main content of the item
%%item_content_plain_text%% - the title of the item in plain text
%%item_id%% - the id of the item
%%item_presentation%% - a short presentation of the item, with your affiliate link added
%%item_listing_time_end%% - the listing time ending of the item
%%item_description_iframe%% - the embedded description of the item (using iframe) - this is usually a description image of the product
%%item_url%% - the url of the item
%%item_cat%% - the categories of the item
%%item_tags%% - the tags of the item
%%item_buy_now_button%% - get a buy now button for this item
%%item_all_images%% - show all images for this item
%%item_quantity%% - show the quantity for this item
%%item_recipient%% - show the recipient for this item
%%item_occasion%% - show the ocasion for this item
%%item_views%% - show the number of views for this item
%%item_num_favorers%% - show the follower count for this item
%%item_processing_min%% - show minimum processing time for this item
%%item_processing_max%% - show maximum processing time for this item
%%item_weight%% - show the weight for this item
%%item_weight_unit%% - show the weight unit for this item
%%item_length%% - show the lenght for this item
%%item_width%% - show the width for this item
%%item_height%% - show the height for this item
%%item_dimensions_unit%% - show the dimension unit for this item
%%item_language%% - show the language for this item
%%item_style%% - show the style for this item
%%item_materials%% - show the materials for this item
%%product_tags%% - show the tags for this item
%%product_cats%% - show the categories for this item
%%item_image_URL%% - show the image url for this item

How to work with 'Random Sentence Generator'?

You can use the Random Sentence Generator by inserting list of sentences to the 'First List of Possible Sentences (%%random_sentence%%)' text field. Here, you can add full sentences, or sentences with variables. Variables are structured as: %something. A possible list of sentences can be:

Meet this %adjective %noun %sentence_ending
This is the %adjective %noun ever%sentence_ending
I %love_it %nouns , because they are the %adjective %sentence_ending
My %family says this plugin is very %adjective %sentence_ending
These %nouns are quite %adjective %sentence_ending

You can define variables in the 'List of Possible Variables:' textfield. Here you can define values to variables, values which will be used in the random sentence forming. Variables can be defined as follows:

variable_name1 => variable_value1;variable_value2;variable_value3

variable_name2 => variable2_value1;variable2_value2;variable2_value3

You can also use variables in variable definition. Example:

noun_with_adjective => %noun;%adjective %noun

An example of variable definition:

adjective_very => %adjective;very %adjective;

adjective => clever;interesting;smart;huge;astonishing;unbelievable;nice;adorable;beautiful;elegant;fancy;glamorous;magnificent;helpful;awesome

noun_with_adjective => %noun;%adjective %noun

noun => plugin;WordPress plugin;item;ingredient;component;constituent;module;add-on;plug-in;addon;extension

nouns => plugins;WordPress plugins;items;ingredients;components;constituents;modules;add-ons;plug-ins;addons;extensions

love_it => love;adore;like;be mad for;be wild about;be nuts about;be crazy about

family => %adjective %family_members;%family_members

family_members => grandpa;brother;sister;mom;dad;grandma

sentence_ending => .;!;!!

These random sentences can be used in post titles or post content, by adding the %%random_sentence%% or %%random_sentence2%% shortcode.

Results: If everything is configured well, you can go to plugin administration page, and you can wait to see it's results in your posts admin page (and in plugin control panel where you can see logs of your user submitted posts)!

Summary - top

Etsyomatic Etsy Affiliate plugin is a simple, yet powerful tool you can use to create a profitable affiliate marketing webpage. The setup and settings of the plugin couldn't have been easier. Now, let's go and enjoy the results of this great plugin! Have fun using it!

Sources and Credits - top

This component was made by Szabi CodeRevolution, for more information and support contact us at support@coderevolution.ro

Once again, thank you so much for purchasing this item. As I said at the beginning, I'd be glad to help you if you have any questions regarding this plugin and I'll do my best to assist.

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