Setting up your KBucket Page in your WordPress plugin
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(00:05) After you enter your KBucket API key and update your settings, you’re ready to configure your KBucket page in WordPress.
When you install KBucket, the plugin creates a default page under Pages. You can place KBucket on any page, and you can change the page name and caption. Below we’ll cover both page setup options: with shortcodes and without shortcodes.
(00:52) Option 1 — Without shortcodes: First, make sure your page layout includes a sidebar so you can display Content Tags for filtering. Go to Appearance → Widgets and add a dedicated sidebar for your KBucket page. Search for “KBucket” and add the KBucket Tags widget. For best UX and SEO, keep this sidebar unique to your KBucket page so tags don’t appear site‑wide where they’re not relevant. Theme behavior may vary, but isolating tags improves relevance and internal linking.
(01:36) Once your sidebar is set, open your KBucket page to confirm content renders. In the no‑shortcode layout, sidebar width follows your theme defaults. You have less control over layout widths than with shortcodes, but configuration is faster. If you prefer precise control over content and tag columns, use shortcodes (covered next). In Settings, select “Yes” to enable shortcodes and save.
(02:27) Option 2 — With shortcodes: Enabling shortcodes exposes two blocks you can paste into any WordPress page builder or editor: a List View and a Tags View. For a clean, responsive layout, create two columns with custom widths. A practical starting point is 75% for KBucket List (content) and 25% for KBucket Tags (filters). Adjust ratios to fit your design system and local audience needs.
(03:24) Update the page to preview your content with visible category tags and curated posts. You can also rename the page to improve on‑page SEO, for example “My Curated Hub” or “Curated Video Library for [City/Region].” Save and refresh Settings to see the updated title reflected in the plugin. Meaningful, location‑aware titles improve click‑through and local discovery.
(04:24) Menus and multi‑channel publishing: You can publish more than one channel on a single KBucket page. Choose from a dropdown menu, sidebar tabs, or hide the menu if you only use one channel. Example: a dropdown with three channels lets visitors switch and instantly load a new set of posts. Sidebar menus provide persistent navigation, useful for long lists and local resource hubs.
(05:15) Style the menu to match your page background for a cohesive look. Use the color controls to align the menu background with your site’s palette. After saving, refresh your page to apply the new color. Set the number of posts per page (default 12) to balance performance and engagement. You can also toggle Author, Publisher, and Date to surface entity info that helps users and search engines understand content provenance.
(06:06) If you enable Author and Publisher tags, refresh to confirm they appear in the sidebar. Experiment with combinations to find the best balance for your audience. Clear tags, consistent categories, and descriptive titles support better internal linking, crawlability, and local SEO signals for your service area.
(07:05) Optional banner on popups: Add a promotional banner (image + link) that appears under each content popup. This can drive conversions to a product page, booking form, or local contact page. After saving, share posts on social media; when visitors land on your KBucket page, the banner displays beneath the content, reinforcing your call to action for your city or region.