Solid Posts

Why Every WordPress Site Needs Solid Posts

Solid Posts is a lightweight yet powerful plugin that tracks page views, read times, and more for your WordPress posts, including custom post types.

Solid Posts makes tracking your content’s performance easy without weighing down your site. You know how frustrating it can be when plugins bloat your WordPress installation with unnecessary features. This plugin is engineered with simplicity in mind, providing the data you need without the fluff. Whether you’re sharing your latest blog post, a tutorial, or even a custom post type for a project, Solid Posts gives you the insights to understand what your audience loves.

Here’s Why Solid Posts Stands Out:

• Effortless Integration: It installs smoothly, fitting right into your existing WordPress setup.
• Real-Time Stats: Get instant insights into page views and engagement metrics, helping you adapt your content strategy on the fly.
• Custom Post Types: Whether it’s for a portfolio, events, or anything else, Solid Posts tracks all types of content, so you never miss a beat.
• Lightweight Design: It’s built to be efficient, ensuring your site runs fast while still providing the data you crave.
• User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the stats with ease; no need to dive into complex dashboards.

Imagine this: you’ve just published a new article about your latest surfing adventure or a software project you’ve been working on. You want to know how it’s performing without spending hours sifting through analytics. Solid Posts delivers the insights you need right when you need them, allowing you to focus more on creating content and less on data analysis.

FAQs About Solid Posts

Can I track custom post types with Solid Posts?

Absolutely! Solid Posts is designed to work seamlessly with custom post types, so whether you’re showcasing projects or writing reviews, you’ll get the stats you need.

Is it easy to install?

Definitely. The installation process is straightforward, and within minutes, you’ll be tracking your posts without any hassle.

How lightweight is this plugin?

Solid Posts is incredibly lightweight. It won’t slow down your site, which is crucial for keeping your audience engaged and your SEO strong.

Will I have access to real-time data?

Yes! You’ll get real-time insights that help you understand how your content is performing as soon as it goes live.

What kind of support is available?

The developers behind Solid Posts are responsive and dedicated to ensuring a great user experience. If you run into any issues, help is just a message away.

In a nutshell, if you’re serious about your content and want to stay on top of your game, Solid Posts is a must-have tool in your WordPress toolkit. It’s efficient, effective, and designed for those of us who appreciate well-engineered solutions. So, whether you’re catching waves or coding your next project, let Solid Posts handle the stats while you enjoy the ride!

Want to submit your testimonial? Please email us at team@solidplugins.com and let us know!

Solid Posts is a new product, so we’ll update this page soon. In the meantime, you can see the testimonials of our previous product to get an idea of the quality of our team and products: http://solidaffiliate.com/testimonials

• Improvement: Licensing field was confusing, now it’s improved and indicates that the license key must be saved before activation.
• Bug fix: Dashboard not loading for some users on sites with no custom post types. Bug has been identified and fixed.
• Bug fix: Widget showing up in post excerpts on some sites. It no longer does that.
• Bug fix: Admin Posts table columns were being squished, it no longer does that.

Documentation

The SolidPosts plugin provides a comprehensive set of shortcodes for displaying post engagement metrics anywhere in your WordPress site. These shortcodes work with page builders like Elementor, Breakdance, or any system that accepts shortcodes.

Available Shortcodes

Metric Type	Shortcode	Description	Example Output
View Count	[solid_posts_views]	Formatted view count	"1,234"
	[solid_posts_views_raw]	Raw view count	"1234"
Time Spent	[solid_posts_time]	Formatted total time	"45 minutes"
	[solid_posts_time_raw]	Raw total time	"45"
Average Time	[solid_posts_avg_time]	Formatted average time	"3 minutes"
	[solid_posts_avg_time_raw]	Raw average time	"3"
Read Time	[solid_posts_read_time]	Formatted read time	"5 minutes"
	[solid_posts_read_time_raw]	Raw read time	"5"
Likes	[solid_posts_likes]	Formatted like count	"42"
	[solid_posts_likes_raw]	Raw like count	"42"

Shortcode Attributes

Attribute	Description	Example	Output
post_id	Specify a particular post ID (optional)	[solid_posts_views post_id="123"]	"1,234"
prefix	Add text/HTML before value	[solid_posts_views prefix="Views: "]	"Views: 1,234"
suffix	Add text/HTML after value	[solid_posts_views suffix=" total"]	"1,234 total"

Example Usage Combinations

Use Case	Shortcode	Output
Basic Usage	[solid_posts_views]	"1,234"
With All Attributes	[solid_posts_views post_id="123" prefix="👥 " suffix=" readers"]	"👥 1,234 readers"
Combined Stats	[solid_posts_views prefix="Views: "] | [solid_posts_read_time prefix="Read Time: "]	"Views: 1,234 | Read Time: 5 minutes"

Implementation Guide & Use Cases

Page Builders Integration

Modern page builders offer powerful Dynamic Tags features that can seamlessly integrate these shortcodes into your custom UI components and widgets. For instance, in Elementor, you can create dynamic widgets that display view counts or reading times with custom styling and animations. Breakdance and other page builders provide similar functionality through their shortcode elements. The real power comes from the ability to combine these shortcodes with the page builder's native styling and layout features. You could create engagement metrics cards, statistical displays, or even interactive elements that update based on user interaction.

Theme Development

For theme developers, these shortcodes can be integrated directly into your template files (single.php, archive.php, etc.) using WordPress's do_shortcode() function. This allows for seamless integration with your theme's existing design and functionality. You can create custom meta sections, engagement displays, or even author bio areas that showcase post statistics. Example template integration: <?php echo do_shortcode('[solid_posts_views prefix="👥 " suffix=" views"]'); ?>

Custom Layout Development

Developers can leverage these shortcodes to build sophisticated custom layouts and applications. Whether you're creating a custom dashboard for client websites, developing specialized content analysis tools, or building unique front-end displays, these shortcodes provide the foundation for accessing and displaying engagement metrics. The raw data variants of each shortcode are particularly useful when building custom JavaScript applications or when you need to perform additional calculations or formatting on the frontend.