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Excerpt Settings

Excerpt Settings allow you to configure the text that is displayed after content excerpts for protected content.

Setting​

Excerpt Text​

The text/HTML that is appended after excerpts of protected content.

ValuesHTML text
DefaultNone

Purpose​

When a user without proper permissions views protected content, they may see an excerpt instead of the full content. The Excerpt Text is displayed after this excerpt to:

  • Inform users that more content is available
  • Encourage login or registration
  • Provide links to access the full content
  • Promote membership upgrades

Example Content​

HTML
<div class="excerpt-notice">
  <p><strong>Want to read more?</strong></p>
  <p>This content is available to members only. <a href="/login">Log in</a> or <a href="/register">become a member</a> to access the full article.</p>
</div>

This setting works in conjunction with the Excerpt options in Main Settings:

  • Force Excerpts - Must be enabled to show excerpts
  • Excerpt Length - Controls how much content is shown
  • Excerpt HTML Wrapper - Wraps the excerpt content
  • Disable Excerpt Links - Hides links in the excerpt text

Best Practices​

  • Keep the message concise and action-oriented
  • Include clear calls-to-action (login, register, upgrade)
  • Use appropriate styling to make it stand out
  • Consider different messages for logged-in vs. logged-out users
  • Test on various content types (posts, pages, custom post types)