Purpose

This shortcode displays a custom payment form created in the Direct plugin admin area. Each payment form has a unique ID that you specify in the shortcode.

How to Get the ID

• Create a payment form in Direct → All Payment Forms
• Note the form ID from the URL when editing (e.g., post=123)
• Or copy the complete shortcode from the Shortcode column in the forms list
• Or copy from the shortcode meta box when editing a form

Purpose

This shortcode displays the quick buy button functionality that normally appears on product pages. It’s useful when you want to add quick purchase options in custom locations.

Important Notes

• Only works on WooCommerce product pages
• Uses the same settings as configured in Product Page settings
• Automatically detects the current product
• Respects user login status and configured display rules

📄 Pages and Posts

Add shortcodes directly in the WordPress content editor:

[direct id=”123″]

Best for: Landing pages, product promotions, sales funnels

Tip: Use the Block Editor’s “Shortcode” block for better visual editing

🎛️ Widgets

Use shortcodes in text widgets or custom HTML widgets:

[direct id=”123″]

Best for: Sidebars, footer areas, header promotions

Locations: Any widget area that supports HTML/shortcodes

📋 Page Builders

Most popular page builders support shortcodes:

• Elementor: Use the “Shortcode” widget
• Beaver Builder: Add “HTML” or “Text” module
• Divi: Use the “Code” module
• Visual Composer: Add “Raw HTML” element
• Gutenberg: Use the “Shortcode” block

🎨 Theme Templates

Add shortcodes directly in PHP theme files:

<?php echo do_shortcode(‘[direct id=”123″]’); ?>

Best for: Custom theme development, specific template files

Common locations: header.php, footer.php, custom page templates

🔐 User Detection

• Automatically detects if user is logged in or guest
• Shows appropriate form fields based on user status
• Respects form-specific logged-in user settings
• Handles user permissions and access control

🛡️ Security Integration

• Full CSRF protection for all form submissions
• Email verification with OTP codes (if enabled)
• Secure payment gateway integration
• Session management and user authentication

📱 Responsive Design

• Automatically adapts to container width
• Mobile-optimized form layouts
• Touch-friendly buttons and inputs
• Consistent styling across devices

⚡ AJAX Functionality

• Real-time form validation
• Smooth email verification process
• Loading indicators during processing
• No page refreshes for better UX

Landing Page Integration

Create dedicated landing pages for marketing campaigns:

Email Marketing

Direct customers to pages with embedded payment forms:

• Create product-specific pages with shortcodes
• Use tracking parameters in URLs for analytics
• A/B test different form configurations
• Measure conversion rates from email campaigns

Popup Integration

Use shortcodes in popup plugins for exit-intent offers:

• Compatible with popular popup plugins
• Perfect for last-chance offers
• Minimal form fields for quick conversion
• Mobile-friendly popup displays

Membership Sites

Embed forms in restricted content areas:

• Member-only product offers
• Tiered pricing for different membership levels
• Integration with membership plugins
• Exclusive product access

Shortcode Not Displaying

• Verify the form ID exists and is published
• Check if the shortcode syntax is correct
• Ensure you have required permissions
• Test with a different form ID

Form Not Working

• Check if WooCommerce is active
• Verify payment gateway is properly configured
• Test email verification settings
• Clear any caching plugins

Styling Issues

• Check theme compatibility
• Verify CSS conflicts with browser inspector
• Test on different devices and browsers
• Adjust form width settings if needed