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Pin CTA<\/strong> is a powerful WordPress plugin that helps you encourage Pinterest sharing with stylish, customizable call-to-action buttons. Available as both a Gutenberg block and shortcode, it's perfect for food bloggers, DIY websites, and any content creator wanting to boost their Pinterest engagement.<\/p>\n\n

The plugin includes ten professionally designed styles, ranging from classic Pinterest red to elegant color combinations that will match any website theme.<\/p>\n\n

Join our Traffic Alchemy community<\/a> to discover proven strategies for growing and monetizing your websites and social media profiles. Get insider tips on driving traffic, maximizing ad revenue, and mastering affiliate marketing straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n\n

Key Features<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • 10 beautiful pre-designed styles<\/li>\n
  • Available as both Gutenberg block and shortcode<\/li>\n
  • Inline or block layout options<\/li>\n
  • Custom text support<\/li>\n
  • Automatic image detection (uses featured image, first content image, or custom selection)<\/li>\n
  • Responsive design for all devices<\/li>\n
  • No tracking or external dependencies<\/li>\n
  • SEO-friendly implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Usage<\/h3>\n\n

    Gutenberg Block<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    1. Add the \"Pin CTA\" block to your post<\/li>\n
    2. Customize the style, layout, and text in the block settings<\/li>\n
    3. Optionally select a custom Pinterest image<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Shortcode<\/h4>\n\n

      Use the following shortcode format:\n [pin_cta_button style=\"style1\" inline=\"false\" custom_text=\"Pin This Recipe\"]<\/p>\n\n

      Available Styles<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Classic Red & White<\/strong>: style=\"default\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Burgundy & Gold<\/strong>: style=\"style1\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Fresh Green & White<\/strong>: style=\"style2\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Soft Pink & Rose<\/strong>: style=\"style3\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Navy & Gold<\/strong>: style=\"style4\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Sage & Cream<\/strong>: style=\"style5\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Royal Purple & Lavender<\/strong>: style=\"style6\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Ocean Teal & Coral<\/strong>: style=\"style7\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Midnight Blue & Silver<\/strong>: style=\"style8\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Autumn Orange & Cream<\/strong>: style=\"style9\"<\/code><\/li>\n
      • Forest & Mint<\/strong>: style=\"style10\"<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Shortcode Parameters<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • style<\/code>: Choose from style1 through style10 (default: \"default\")<\/li>\n
        • inline<\/code>: Set to \"true\" for inline layout (default: false)<\/li>\n
        • custom_text<\/code>: Your custom call-to-action text<\/li>\n
        • media_id<\/code>: Specify a custom image ID for Pinterest sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Screenshots ==s<\/h3>\n\n
            \n
          1. How it looks on site<\/li>\n
          2. Options page<\/li>\n
          3. Color options<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            License<\/h3>\n\n

            This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.<\/p>\n\n

            Credits<\/h3>\n\n
              \n
            • Pinterest logo used with permission under Pinterest's brand guidelines<\/li>\n
            • Icons: Dashicons (WordPress native)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Upload pin-cta.zip<\/code> through the Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin<\/strong> screen<\/li>\n
              2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> menu<\/li>\n
              3. Use either the Gutenberg block or shortcode to add buttons to your content<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                \n

                Can I customize the colors or styles?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                The plugin includes 10 pre-built styles. For custom colors, you can edit the CSS or contact us for custom development.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Which image will be used for Pinterest sharing?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                The plugin follows this priority:\n1. Custom selected image (if specified)\n2. First image in post content\n3. Featured image\n4. SEO meta image (Yoast or Rank Math)<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Does this work with page builders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes! You can use the shortcode in any page builder that accepts shortcodes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Will this slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                No, the plugin is lightweight and uses native WordPress functions. No external scripts are loaded.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                = 1.2.0\n* disable the buttons on all page except single post\n* added themes for pin it button\n* updated previews in admin panel<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.1.1\n* added image overlay buttons<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.0.6\n* fixed automatic insertion\n* fixed color constrast\n* fix inline layout<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.0.5\n* fix automatic placement bug<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.0.4\n* fix automatic placement bug<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.0.3\n* fix automatic placement bug<\/p>\n\n

                = 1.0.2\n* fix display on posts<\/p>\n\n

                1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Fixed sanitization in plugin settings<\/li>\n
                • Improved escaping of URLs for better security<\/li>\n
                • Removed hidden files from plugin package<\/li>\n
                • Updated \"Tested up to\" format in readme<\/li>\n
                • Added 6 new style variations<\/li>\n
                • Introduced inline layout option<\/li>\n
                • Added Gutenberg block support<\/li>\n
                • Improved image detection logic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Add beautiful Pinterest share buttons to your content with 10 stunning pre-built styles.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/217233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217233"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/spyderman4g63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=217233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=217233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=217233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=217233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=217233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}