Was This Helpful – Complete Documentation

Welcome to the complete documentation for Was This Helpful plugin! Use this index to quickly find the information you need.

Quick Links #

• Live Demo – See the plugin in action
• Plugin Homepage – Features and details
• Support Portal – Get help from our team

Getting Started #

1. Getting Started Guide

• Installation methods (WordPress admin, FTP, cPanel)
• Initial setup in 5 minutes
• Your first feedback widget
• Viewing your first report
• What to do next

Perfect for: New users, first-time setup

Configuration Guides #

2. Options Tab Settings – Complete Guide

• Basic Settings section
  • Button text customization
  • Button icons & emojis
  • Inline layout option
• Select Post Types
  • Posts, pages, attachments
  • Custom post types
• Vote Only Once setting
• Message Settings
  • Your question
  • Feedback messages
  • Positive/negative responses
  • Already voted message
• Saving and testing changes

Perfect for: Configuring functionality, customizing text

3. Style Tab Customization Guide

• Spacing & Layout
  • Container margin & padding
  • Title margin
• Button Dimensions
  • Width, height settings
  • Submit button sizing
  • Font size control
• Color Customization
  • Container colors
  • Button colors (positive/negative)
  • Text colors
  • Feedback box styling
  • Submit button colors
• Custom CSS
  • When to use it
  • Common examples
  • Advanced styling
• Pre-made color schemes
• Mobile responsiveness tips
• Accessibility best practices

Perfect for: Visual customization, branding, design

4. Report Tab & Analytics Guide

• Understanding the dashboard
• Visual analytics (pie chart)
• Date range filtering
• Data table explained
  • Columns and sorting
  • Reading percentages
• Reading user comments
• Analyzing your data
  • Finding top performers
  • Identifying problem content
  • Time-based analysis
• Exporting data
• Key metrics to track
• Taking action on feedback
• Creating stakeholder reports
• Advanced analysis tips

Perfect for: Understanding feedback, making data-driven decisions

Feature-Specific Guides #

5. Working with Custom Post Types

• What are custom post types
• Enabling feedback on custom types
• WooCommerce products setup
• Documentation/knowledge base
• Portfolio items
• Events
• Finding custom post type names
• Analyzing by post type
• Best practices by type
• Troubleshooting
• Multiple post types strategy

Perfect for: WooCommerce, portfolios, documentation sites

6. Customizing Button Text & Emojis

• Choosing button text
• Adding emojis
• Text length guidelines
• Examples for different use cases
• A/B testing suggestions
• Multilingual considerations

Perfect for: Personalizing buttons, engagement optimization

7. Managing Vote Settings

• Understanding vote once setting
• IP-based tracking explained
• When to allow multiple votes
• Testing vote functionality
• Dealing with vote manipulation
• Vote data storage

Perfect for: Understanding voting mechanics

8. Message Customization

• Crafting effective questions
• Writing engaging prompts
• Thank you messages
• Positive feedback requests
• Negative feedback requests
• Already voted messages
• Tone and voice guidelines
• Examples by industry

Perfect for: Writing engaging feedback prompts

How-To Tutorials (Step-by-Step) #

9. How to Change Button Colors

• Step-by-step color customization
• Using color pickers
• Hex color codes
• Testing color combinations
• Ensuring accessibility

10. How to Add Custom CSS

• Accessing custom CSS field
• Basic CSS examples
• Hover effects
• Animations
• Rounded corners
• Shadows and borders
• Testing custom styles

11. How to Export Feedback Data

• Screenshot method
• Manual copy method
• Print to PDF method
• Organizing exported data
• Creating reports

12. How to Read User Comments

• Finding posts with comments
• Opening feedback details
• Understanding comment format
• Taking action on feedback
• Responding to users (best practices)

13. How to Filter Reports by Date

• Using date range filters
• Monthly analysis
• Quarterly reviews
• Year-over-year comparison
• Seasonal trends

14. How to Setup on WooCommerce

• Installation with WooCommerce
• Enabling product feedback
• Customizing for products
• Positioning on product pages
• Analyzing product feedback
• Improving descriptions

15. How to Use Multiple Languages

• WPML integration
• Polylang setup
• Translation options
• Per-language customization
• Testing multilingual setup

FAQ & Troubleshooting #

16. FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide

Frequently Asked Questions:

• General questions (pricing, performance, compatibility)
• Configuration questions
• Vote & data questions
• Display questions

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

• Feedback widget not showing
• Votes not being counted
• Styling not applying
• “Already voted” appearing incorrectly
• Reports not showing data
• Feedback comments not saving
• Layout/design issues

Reporting Bugs:

• What to include
• How to contact support

Pro Tips:

• Testing tips
• Cache management
• Backup recommendations

Best Practices & Guides #

17. Content Optimization Guide

• Using feedback to improve content
• Identifying patterns
• Prioritizing updates
• Measuring improvement
• Content strategy tips

18. Engagement Optimization

• Increasing response rates
• Better question writing
• Encouraging comments
• A/B testing approaches

19. Privacy & GDPR Compliance

• Data collection explained
• IP address storage
• User privacy
• GDPR considerations
• Cookie policy

20. Performance Optimization

• Plugin performance impact
• Caching compatibility
• CDN setup
• Database optimization
• Troubleshooting slow sites

Developer Resources #

21. Hooks & Filters Reference

• Available WordPress hooks
• Filter examples
• Action hooks
• Customization snippets

22. Custom Integration Guide

• Adding via PHP
• Shortcode usage (if available)
• Theme integration
• Custom positioning
• Programmatic control

23. Database Schema

• Tables created
• Data structure
• Direct queries (advanced)
• Backup considerations

24. API Documentation (if applicable)

• REST API endpoints
• Authentication
• Response formats
• Examples

Reference Materials #

25. Changelog

• Version history
• New features
• Bug fixes
• Breaking changes
• Upgrade guides

26. Browser Compatibility

• Supported browsers
• Known issues
• Mobile browsers
• Testing checklist

27. Plugin Compatibility

• Known compatible plugins
• Known conflicts
• Workarounds
• Testing procedure

28. Keyboard Shortcuts (if applicable)

• Admin shortcuts
• Navigation tips

29. Glossary

• Technical terms
• WordPress terminology
• Plugin-specific terms

Documentation by User Type #

For Beginners #

Start here in order:

1. ✅ Getting Started Guide
2. ✅ Options Tab Settings
3. ✅ Style Tab Customization
4. ✅ Report Tab & Analytics
5. ✅ FAQ & Troubleshooting

For E-commerce Sites #

Focus on these:

1. ✅ Getting Started Guide
2. ✅ Working with Custom Post Types
3. ✅ How to Setup on WooCommerce
4. ✅ Report Tab & Analytics

For Documentation Sites #

Focus on these:

1. ✅ Getting Started Guide
2. ✅ Working with Custom Post Types
3. ✅ Message Customization
4. ✅ Content Optimization Guide

Search Tips #

Finding Information Quickly #

By Feature:

• Buttons → Options Tab, Style Tab, Customizing Buttons
• Colors → Style Tab, How to Change Colors
• Voting → Options Tab, Managing Votes
• Reports → Report Tab & Analytics
• WooCommerce → Custom Post Types, WooCommerce Setup

By Problem:

• Not showing → Troubleshooting Guide
• Wrong color → Style Tab, Troubleshooting
• No data → Report Tab, Troubleshooting
• Won't save → FAQ, Troubleshooting

By Task:

• Install → Getting Started
• Setup → Getting Started, Options Tab
• Customize → Style Tab, Custom CSS
• Analyze → Report Tab
• Fix issues → Troubleshooting

Getting Help #

Before Contacting Support #

1. ✅ Search this documentation
2. ✅ Check FAQ & Troubleshooting
3. ✅ Try solutions listed
4. ✅ Test with default theme
5. ✅ Disable other plugins

Quick Start Checklist #

Complete these steps to get up and running:

• Install and activate plugin
• Configure Options Tab (button text, post types)
• Customize Style Tab (colors, spacing)
• Test on a live post
• Make a test vote
• Check Report Tab for data
• Customize messages
• Enable on desired post types
• Announce feedback feature to visitors
• Schedule weekly report reviews

Pro Tips for Documentation #

Bookmark frequently used pages:

• Options Tab Settings (configuration reference)
• Style Tab Customization (design reference)
• Troubleshooting (problem solving)

Print as PDF:

• Most guides can be printed or saved as PDF
• Useful for offline reference

Search within page:

• Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac)
• Quickly find specific terms

You're All Set! #

This comprehensive documentation has everything you need to:

✅ Install and configure the plugin
✅ Customize appearance to match your brand
✅ Analyze feedback and improve content
✅ Troubleshoot common issues
✅ Integrate with e-commerce and custom post types
✅ Optimize engagement and conversions

Start with the Getting Started Guide and work your way through!

Stay Updated #

• Check changelog for new features
• Review documentation for updates
• Follow best practices guides

Need help? Start with the relevant guide above.

Happy collecting feedback! 🎊