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Requirements

  • WordPress
  • FluentCRM (Free) is optional but is required if you use the newsletter block from PreLaunch Kit to capture emails and want to integrate with this service.
  • Mailchimp (Free) is optional but is required if you use the newsletter block from PreLaunch Kit to capture emails and want to integrate with this service.

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Installation

  1. Install WordPress.
  2. Download the latest WordPress Enhancer version from your Pine Digital account.
  3. WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → WordPress Enhancer
  4. Activate WordPress Enhancer

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Features

By default, the WordPress Command Palette shows results that you can only open in the same browser window. Our plugin turns those results into more powerful links with right-click capabilities.

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Duplicate Posts

WordPress doesn’t provide a way to duplicate post types, so you either need a code snippet or a plugin. WordPress Enhancer allows you to duplicate any post type (Posts, Pages, Products, etc.). Set how external links work across your site, and build ready-to-use links, including coupon links when you use WooCommerce Enhancer. Set how external links behave across your whole site from one place. Turn on defaults for opening links in a new tab and telling search engines which links you endorse, then add exceptions for partners and pages that should stay different. You get consistent visitor experience and SEO without editing posts one by one, and you can treat trusted or revenue links on their own terms while everything else follows your rules.
  • Nofollow External Links: Links that leave your site are marked so search engines do not treat them as endorsements.
  • Open External Links in New Tab: Keep visitors on your site while external pages open in a separate browser tab.
  • External Link Exceptions: Keep partner and trusted URLs under their own rules, while the rest of your site follows your defaults.
This is a one-off cleanup or migration tool, not part of everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions (Link Rules)
Once Link Management is enabled on the WordPress Enhancer dashboard, open Settings on that module and go to Link Rules.
  1. Turn on only the options you want (everything is off by default):
    • Nofollow External Links
    • Open External Links In New Tab
  2. Add partner or trusted URLs under External Link Exceptions if some external links should not follow those defaults.
  3. Click Save Changes.
  4. Open Advanced only if you need an exception list from a file, Update Database for a one-off site-wide fix, or Developer Filters for custom code. _Enable only what your site needs. Most sites use the two toggles and optional exceptions; Advanced is optional.
Add external links or domains you want exempt from your Link Rules defaults (new tab and do-not-endorse). Common examples include affiliate or sponsor links you treat differently, trusted partner sites, or another domain you own.You can enter full URLs, domains, or partial paths (one per line).
No. Link Rules apply to existing posts and pages when visitors view your site, so you do not need to re-save old content for new tab or do-not-endorse settings to take effect.Use Update Database in Advanced only if you need to permanently update saved content for one specific URL across your site. That is uncommon and separate from everyday Link Rules.
Update Database is a one-off tool for permanently fixing links in saved posts and page content. Enter a specific URL, and the tool finds posts that contain that URL and marks those links as “do not endorse” for search engines in the stored HTML.It works in batches. On larger sites, run it again until no more matching posts remain. This process is separate from everyday Link Rules, which apply when visitors view your site without changing what you saved in the editor.
Enable Link Management, turn on the Link Rules you want, and then open a published post, page, or listing on the live site (not in the editor).Click an external link to see if it opens in a new tab when that option is on. If Nofollow External Links is on, check a few external links on the page and confirm they are marked “do not endorse” the way you expect.If you added External Link Exceptions, test a matching link too. It should not follow your default rules.
  • Exception list from a file: Store trusted partner URLs in a simple file instead of a long list in settings. Those URLs work alongside anything you enter on screen. Pick a file in JSON Preset File Path, or add exception-urls.json to your child theme if you use one.
  • Developer filters: Turn this feature on only if your developer extends the trusted URL list through custom code on the site.
  • Update database: Finds a specific link across your posts and pages and updates the saved content to mark it as “do not endorse” for search engines. This change is permanent and separate from your normal link rules, so use it carefully.
Update Database is a one-off cleanup or migration tool for fixing links across your site, not something you use for everyday link rules.
Build links in WordPress Enhancer without hand-coding HTML. Pick a destination, set your options, and copy the URL or HTML when the live preview looks right. Use the Hyperlink options for everyday links to pages, products, or custom addresses. Use the Coupon options for WooCommerce discount links that send shoppers to the right page with the code in the URL. Highlights
  • Live preview as you build the link
  • Quick destinations such as Home, Shop, Cart, and Checkout, plus pages and products from dropdowns
  • Coupon links with a chosen coupon and destination (including add-to-cart style links for products on the Coupon tab)
  • Copy URL or HTML with new tab and “do not endorse” options already applied when you select them
  • Optional tracking classes and data attributes on HTML output
  • Works with WooCommerce Enhancer Smart Coupon Links so discount links apply to your live store (enable that setting there; WooCommerce is required)
Choose where the link sends people, from common store pages to any page, product, or custom address.
OptionWhat it does
CustomPaste any full URL (your site or another site).
HomeYour site homepage.
ShopYour WooCommerce shop page (if WooCommerce is active).
CartYour cart page.
CheckoutYour checkout page.
PagesAny published page on your site (shown in a nested list).
ProductsAny published product (links to the product page).
What visitors see as the clickable words. It shows in the preview and in the HTML you copy.If you leave it blank on the Hyperlink tab, the URL is used as the visible text. If you leave it blank on the Coupon tab, the coupon code is used instead. Add Link Text whenever you want custom wording.
Where the link opens when someone clicks it.
OptionPlain English
Same WindowOpens in the current tab (most common).
New WindowOpens in a new browser tab.
Parent FrameThis is for sites that use frames (rare).
Top FrameThis option is for sites that use frames (rare).
Add CSS classes and data attributes to the copied HTML for analytics or styling; they are not added to the URL field.
FieldWhat it does
HTML ClassAdd one or more CSS class names (separated by spaces). Useful for styling or analytics scripts. Example: promo-link spring-sale
Data AttributesAdd extra data-* attributes to the HTML link. Example: data-campaign="spring-email"
A ready-to-paste link with your text, address, and options already filled in. Click the field to select everything, or use Copy, then paste into:
  • Email templates
  • WordPress custom HTML blocks
  • Page builders that accept HTML
  • Theme template files
The web address only, without HTML. Use for:
  • Social media posts
  • SMS messages
  • QR codes
  • Any place that only accepts a plain link
Coupons These links are for URLs that include a WooCommerce discount code. Use these links for promotions, email campaigns, and special offers. When you enable the Smart Coupon Links feature in our WooCommerce Enhancer plugin⁣, coupon links apply discounts on your site. If it is off, the generator still builds the link, but visitors will not receive an automatic discount until you turn that setting on.
  • Use Shop for broad promotions: A shop link works well when you want people to browse and apply a site-wide or general coupon.
  • Use Add to Cart for a specific product offer: When the promotion is for one item, pick the product under Add to Cart so the item and coupon are both handled in one click.
  • Use HTML Code for emails: Email tools often need a full link tag. The generator sets href, target, and rel for you.
  • Use URL for social and SMS: Platforms usually want a plain address, not HTML.
  • Use Tracking for campaigns: Add a class like email-cta or a data attribute like data-campaign="june-sale" so your scripts or analytics can tell which link was clicked.
  • Test coupon links in a private window: An existing cart session can make testing confusing. A fresh private window provides a cleaner result.
  • The generator shows “Enter a URL” or an empty output: Choose a Base URL or enter a custom URL. On the Coupon tab, you must also select a coupon.
  • Coupon list says “No coupons found”: Create and publish a coupon in WooCommerce → Marketing → Coupons (or Products → Coupons, depending on your WooCommerce version).
  • The coupon link does not apply a discount on the site: Confirm Smart Coupon Links is enabled in the WooCommerce module. Confirm the coupon is valid (not expired, within usage limits, and allowed for the cart).
  • The Add to Cart list is missing a product: only simple, purchasable, in-stock products appear. Variable or out-of-stock products are not listed.
  • Pages or products are slow to appear in the dropdown: The list loads from your site after the page opens. Wait a moment for loading pages and products… or loading products… to finish.
  • Tracking fields do not show in the URL field: That is expected. Classes and data attributes are only added to HTML Code and Preview, not the plain URL.
  • I edited Data Attributes on the Coupon tab, and values stopped updating: Once you type in that box, auto-fill turns off so your edits are kept. Clear the box if you want automatic values again (you may need to refresh the page).

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PreLaunch Kit

Coming Soon and Maintenance Mode with opt-in form blocks for FluentCRM and Mailchimp Coming Soon / Maintenance Mode
  • Coming Soon: Show visitors a “launching soon” page (and optionally collect emails) while telling search engines the site is still open for business.
  • Maintenance Mode: Show visitors an “under maintenance” page (and optionally collect emails) while telling search engines the site is temporarily closed.
  • Show visitors a custom landing page instead of the rest of your site
  • Let certain user roles (like Administrator) keep full access
  • Allow specific IP addresses (handy for your team or office)
  • Share a private bypass URL so anyone who visits it can browse the real site for a while (like a shared preview link, not a login)
Capture Emails Before Launch You can use any solution of your choosing for building your landing page and for capturing emails. For those who use WordPress blocks (Gutenberg), PreLaunch Kit includes a newsletter block that’s ready for you to drop in your desired settings.
  • Add newsletter signup blocks with FluentCRM and Mailchimp integration
  • Customize button text, layout, and success messages
  • Built-in honeypot SPAM protection
  1. Go to Pine Digital → WordPress Enhancer and enable the PreLaunch Kit module.
  2. Open Settings on the PreLaunch Kit card.
  3. Turn on Activate Coming Soon / Maintenance.
  4. Under Response Mode, choose Coming Soon or Maintenance Mode.
  5. (Optional) Under Exclusions, set Exclude User Roles, Exclude IP Addresses, and/or Bypass URL if your team needs access while the site is gated.
  6. Click Save Changes.
  7. Create your landing page in the block editor.
  8. Add the Newsletter Form block (search for “newsletter” in the block inserter).
  9. In the block sidebar, choose your email platform:
    • Mailchimp: Enter your API key and audience/list ID.
    • FluentCRM: Choose a FluentCRM Tag and FluentCRM List, or leave them empty. If FluentCRM is not active, you can enter tag/list slugs manually.
  10. Adjust layout, messages, and colors as needed, then publish the page.
  11. Return to PreLaunch Kit → Settings, set Landing Page to that page, and click Save Changes again.
  12. Submit a test signup on the live page (use a private window if you are logged in as an admin).
Visitors will not see the coming soon or maintenance screen until a landing page is selected and saved.