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Initial release of ViralMarketingWP. Start creating viral marketing campaigns with customizable forms, referral tracking, and reward systems.<\/p>"},"ratings":{"1":0,"2":0,"3":0,"4":0,"5":1},"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-4.png":{"filename":"screenshot-4.png","revision":3294807,"resolution":"4","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"Admin Dashboard Overview - View key metrics and campaign performance at a glance","2":"Campaign Editor Interface - Configure campaign settings, forms, and reward tiers","3":"Lead Management Screen - Track and manage leads from all campaigns","4":"Frontend Campaign Display - How campaigns appear to users on the frontend"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[337,33506,294,1540,284],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[242403],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-232390","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-lead-generation","plugin_tags-referral-marketing","plugin_tags-rewards","plugin_tags-social-sharing","plugin_tags-viral-marketing","plugin_contributors-aronprins","plugin_committers-aronprins"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3294807","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3294807","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3294807","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3294807","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3294807","caption":"Admin Dashboard Overview - View key metrics and campaign performance at a glance"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3294807","caption":"Campaign Editor Interface - Configure campaign settings, forms, and reward tiers"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3294807","caption":"Lead Management Screen - Track and manage leads from all campaigns"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/viralmarketingwp\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=3294807","caption":"Frontend Campaign Display - How campaigns appear to users on the frontend"}],"raw_content":"\n

ViralMarketingWP enables you to create powerful viral marketing campaigns directly within WordPress. The plugin creates a complete referral system that encourages your users to share your content, products, or offers with their network, expanding your reach organically.<\/p>\n\n

How It Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    \n

  1. Campaign Creation<\/strong>: As an admin, you create a viral marketing campaign with custom rewards and an opt-in form. The plugin generates a shortcode that you can place on any page or post.<\/p><\/li>\n

  2. User Opt-in<\/strong>: When visitors land on your page, they see an opt-in form where they enter their information (name, email, etc).<\/p><\/li>\n

  3. Campaign Dashboard<\/strong>: After opting in, users are directed to their personal \"Campaign Dashboard\" which displays:<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    • Their unique referral URL for sharing<\/li>\n
    • Real-time statistics showing how many people they've referred<\/li>\n
    • A visual representation of unlocked and upcoming rewards<\/li>\n
    • Social sharing buttons for easy distribution<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n

    • Referral Sharing<\/strong>: Users share their unique referral URL with friends via social media, email, messaging apps, or any other channel. The plugin tracks all referrals coming from their link.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • Reward System<\/strong>: As users accumulate referrals, they automatically unlock tiered rewards that you've defined. These rewards can be anything: discount codes, free products, exclusive content, early access, or any other incentive you want to offer.<\/p><\/li>\n

    • Admin Tracking<\/strong>: From your WordPress dashboard, you can monitor campaign performance, view lead information, track referral statistics, and manage the entire process.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      The viral mechanism is powerful - each new user becomes a potential promoter for your campaign, creating a multiplying effect that can dramatically increase your reach.<\/p>\n\n

      Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      • Easy Campaign Setup<\/strong>: Create unlimited viral marketing campaigns with customizable forms<\/li>\n
      • Referral System<\/strong>: Generate unique referral links for each lead to track referrals<\/li>\n
      • Reward Tiers<\/strong>: Set up tiered rewards that unlock based on referral counts<\/li>\n
      • Lead Management<\/strong>: Track and manage leads directly within WordPress<\/li>\n
      • Analytics Dashboard<\/strong>: Monitor campaign performance with built-in statistics<\/li>\n
      • Social Sharing<\/strong>: Built-in social sharing functionality for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and email<\/li>\n
      • Responsive Design<\/strong>: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices<\/li>\n
      • Shortcode Integration<\/strong>: Simple shortcode implementation for any page or post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Usage<\/h3>\n\n

        Creating Your First Campaign<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        1. Navigate to \"ViralMarketingWP > Campaigns\" in your WordPress admin<\/li>\n
        2. Click \"Add New\" to create a new campaign<\/li>\n
        3. Enter a title and description for your campaign<\/li>\n
        4. Set optional start and end dates for the campaign<\/li>\n
        5. Choose which form fields to display (First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone)<\/li>\n
        6. Add rewards with titles, descriptions, and required referral counts<\/li>\n
        7. Save the campaign and copy the shortcode<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          Adding the Campaign to a Page<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          1. Create or edit any page where you want to display the campaign<\/li>\n
          2. Paste the shortcode into the content editor: [viralmarketingwp_campaign id=\"123\"]<\/code> (replace \"123\" with your campaign ID)<\/li>\n
          3. Publish or update the page<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Understanding the Campaign Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n

            The Campaign Dashboard is what users see after they opt-in. It includes:<\/p>\n\n

              \n
            1. A personalized welcome message<\/li>\n
            2. The user's unique referral URL prominently displayed<\/li>\n
            3. Copy-to-clipboard functionality for easy URL sharing<\/li>\n
            4. Social sharing buttons for one-click posting to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.<\/li>\n
            5. Email sharing option with customizable template<\/li>\n
            6. Real-time statistics showing referral count<\/li>\n
            7. Visual progress indicators for reward tiers<\/li>\n
            8. Notification area for newly unlocked rewards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

              Setting Up Rewards<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              1. While creating or editing a campaign, scroll to the \"Rewards\" section<\/li>\n
              2. Click \"Add Reward\" to create a new reward tier<\/li>\n
              3. Enter a title and description for the reward<\/li>\n
              4. Specify the number of referrals required to unlock this reward<\/li>\n
              5. Add as many reward tiers as desired (e.g., 3 referrals, 10 referrals, 25 referrals)<\/li>\n
              6. Each reward can be anything: discount codes, free products, content access, etc.<\/li>\n
              7. Users automatically see when they've unlocked rewards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                Managing Leads<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                1. Go to \"ViralMarketingWP > Leads\" to view all leads<\/li>\n
                2. Filter leads by campaign to see campaign-specific leads<\/li>\n
                3. View detailed information about each lead including referral counts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                  Tracking Campaign Performance<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Visit the main \"ViralMarketingWP\" dashboard to see an overview of all campaigns<\/li>\n
                  2. View campaign-specific statistics in the campaign edit screen<\/li>\n
                  3. Monitor leads, referrals, and conversion rates<\/li>\n
                  4. See which referral sources generate the most sign-ups<\/li>\n
                  5. Track which rewards are most effective at motivating users to share<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                    How the Referral System Works<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    1. When a user signs up through the campaign form, they receive a unique referral URL<\/li>\n
                    2. This URL contains a tracking parameter unique to that user<\/li>\n
                    3. When someone clicks their link and then submits the opt-in form, the system attributes that new lead as a referral to the original user<\/li>\n
                    4. The referring user's referral count increases automatically<\/li>\n
                    5. When their referral count reaches a reward threshold, that reward is automatically unlocked<\/li>\n
                    6. Both the referring user and new sign-up can participate in the referral program, creating a viral loop<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                      Reward Ideas<\/h4>\n\n

                      The plugin allows you to offer various types of rewards, such as:<\/p>\n\n

                        \n
                      • Discount codes for your products or services<\/li>\n
                      • Free products or digital downloads<\/li>\n
                      • Exclusive content access<\/li>\n
                      • Early access to new features or products<\/li>\n
                      • Entry into a giveaway or contest<\/li>\n
                      • Account upgrades or premium features<\/li>\n
                      • Gift cards or store credit<\/li>\n
                      • Consultation or coaching sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                        Customization<\/h3>\n\n

                        CSS Customization<\/h4>\n\n

                        The plugin includes well-structured CSS that can be easily customized. You can add custom CSS to your theme to override the default styles.<\/p>\n\n\n

                          \n
                        1. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/viralmarketingwp<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly<\/li>\n
                        2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress<\/li>\n
                        3. Configure settings via the \"ViralMarketingWP\" menu in your WordPress admin<\/li>\n
                        4. Create your first campaign and use the provided shortcode to display it on any page or post<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                          \n

                          Can I have multiple campaigns running simultaneously?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                          Yes, you can create and run multiple campaigns at the same time.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                          How are leads stored in the database?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                          Leads are stored as a custom post type with associated metadata, rather than in custom database tables.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                          Does this plugin work with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                          Yes, the plugin is designed to be compatible with any properly coded WordPress theme.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                          Can I export my leads data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                          Yes, visit the leads page and click the Export Leads button.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                          Is the plugin GDPR compliant?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                          The plugin collects only the information specified in your form fields. Make sure to include appropriate privacy disclosures on your campaign pages.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                          1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"A powerful WordPress plugin for creating viral marketing campaigns with referral tracking and reward systems.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/232390","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=232390"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/aronprins"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=232390"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=232390"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=232390"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=232390"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=232390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}