Patrick-Droppe WordPress Plugin

WordPress plugin for creating blog layouts with AJAX load more functionality.

Available Shortcodes

Blog Grid (2x2 Layout)

[blog_grid]

Parameters:

• category - Category slug (optional)
• posts - Initial posts to show (default: 4)
• load_more - Posts to load per click (optional, no button if not set)
• button_text - Button text (default: "Load More")

Examples:

[blog_grid]
[blog_grid category="news"]
[blog_grid posts="6" load_more="2"]
[blog_grid category="tech" posts="4" load_more="2" button_text="Load More Posts"]

Blog List (3x1 Layout)

[blog_list]

Parameters:

• category - Category slug (optional)
• posts - Initial posts to show (default: 3)
• load_more - Posts to load per click (optional, no button if not set)
• button_text - Button text (default: "Load More")

Examples:

[blog_list]
[blog_list category="tutorials"]
[blog_list posts="6" load_more="3"]
[blog_list category="news" posts="3" load_more="3" button_text="View More"]

Blog Featured (1 Featured + 2x2 Grid)

[blog_featured]

Parameters:

• category - Category slug (optional)
• load_more - Posts to load per click (optional, no button if not set)
• button_text - Button text (default: "Load More")

Note: Always shows 5 posts initially (1 featured + 4 in grid)

Examples:

[blog_featured]
[blog_featured category="featured"]
[blog_featured load_more="2"]
[blog_featured category="highlights" load_more="4" button_text="Show More"]

Installation

1. Upload plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate plugin in WordPress admin
3. Use shortcodes in posts, pages, or widgets

Important Notes

• Load More Button: Only appears if load_more parameter is set
• Category Filter: Use category slug, not category name
• Responsive: All layouts adapt to mobile devices
• AJAX Loading: No page refresh when loading more posts
• Smart Button: Disappears automatically when all posts are loaded