Looking for a simple method to replace strings of text in your WordPress posts with affiliate links? Look no further than this easy-to-follow guide. By creating a function that appends to your content hook, you can quickly and easily find your keywords and replace them with an HTML link. Here’s how to do it:
First, copy and paste the following code into your functions.php file (making sure it’s within your PHP tags):
function keyword_link($keyword){
$replace = array(
Themeforest’ => ‘ThemeForest‘ // ‘keyword’ => ‘transform into this link’
);
$keyword = str_replace(array_keys($replace), $replace, $keyword); return $keyword; }
add_filter(‘the_content’, ‘keyword_link’);
Once you’ve added the code to your functions.php file, you can replace the current keyword and link with your own or add more to the array by using commas to separate each listing in the array.
However, it’s important to note that this method does have its limitations. While it’s a quick and easy way to add affiliate links to your content, it will transform any text with your keywords into links – including text within your alt, rel, and title tags. This means that if you have an image with an alt tag that matches one of your keywords from the array, it will be affected.
If you need something more advanced that will allow you to replace any string of text with virtually anything you want, consider using the “Search and Replace For WordPress” plugin. This plugin has an admin panel where you can set up a list of words or phrases and change them to whatever you want. Plus, you can also choose the different areas you want to search (post titles, content, excerpts, tags, comments, etc.) as opposed to the method above, which only searches “the_content”.
The “Search and Replace For WordPress” plugin is quick, easy, and only costs $7. It’s a great way to add affiliate links to your blog, but it’s also useful for replacing bad words on a community site with a PG version. The backend of the plugin is user-friendly and intuitive, making it a much faster way to find and replace than the manual method we first shared.
In conclusion, whether you choose to use the simple method outlined above or opt for a more advanced plugin like “Search and Replace For WordPress,” adding affiliate links to your content has never been easier. By taking advantage of these tools, you can quickly and easily monetize your blog while providing valuable content to your readers.
