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Need to make certain content on your WordPress site accessible only to members? The ‘Members Only’ shortcode is a powerful tool you can use to restrict access to specified parts of your content. It’s perfect for premium content, special offers, or anything else you want to keep exclusive for your members. But how can one implement it? This article will take you through a comprehensive guide on how you can add the ‘Members Only’ shortcode to your WordPress site.
function wpturbo_members_only_shortcode($atts, $content = null) {
if (is_user_logged_in()) {
return $content;
} else {
return __('This content is for members only. Please log in.', 'wpturbo');
}
}
add_shortcode('members_only', 'wpturbo_members_only_shortcode');
This PHP snippet demonstrates how to use WordPress shortcodes to create a members-only content area on your website.
The code begins with the definition of a function called wpturbo_members_only_shortcode(). This function is going to be associated with a new shortcode – [members_only]. The function accepts two parameters: $atts and $content.
The $atts parameter is an array that will contain any attributes passed in the shortcode. In this case, we are not using any attributes, so we can ignore $atts. The $content parameter is optional and it will contain the content enclosed by the shortcode.
Inside the body of the function wpturbo_members_only_shortcode(), the is_user_logged_in() function is used. This is a built-in WordPress function that checks if a user is logged into the site. This function will return either true if the user is logged in or false if the user is not logged in.
If is_user_logged_in() returns true, the shortcode will output whatever content was wrapped in the [members_only]...[/members_only] shortcode tags. If is_user_logged_in() returns false, it displays a message that says, ‘This content is for members only. Please log in.’ This is achieved by using the __('This content is for members only. Please log in', 'wpturbo'). The __() function is again a built-in WordPress function that can be used to make strings translatable.
After the function definition is complete, the add_shortcode() function associates the function wpturbo_members_only_shortcode() with a new shortcode command: [members_only]. The function add_shortcode() is a built-in WordPress function that enables the creation of shortcodes.
In conclusion, the above snippet is beneficial for restricting access to certain content areas on a WordPress site. By wrapping the desired content in [members_only]...[/members_only] shortcode, we ensure that only logged-in users can view it. If a user is not logged in, they would receive a message prompting them to log in. This functionality can be very useful in membership or subscription-based WordPress sites.