Hello, Crocoblock community!
We’re thrilled to bring you the July edition of our monthly digest, “Croco Educates.” This issue includes updates on major plugin improvements, new tutorials, and walkthrough videos.
We’ve also included some fantastic resources from our team and our partners to help you make the most of our tools. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or explore new features, this digest has something for everyone. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
- Plugin Updates
- Plugin Fixes
- Helpful Documentation
- Cool Crocoblock Blog Articles
- Cool JetFormBuilder Blog Articles
- New Video Tutorials
- Community Resources
- WordPress Events
- Partner Perks
- What Do You Think?
Plugin Updates
JetSearch 3.5.0
We are excited to announce the release of JetSearch 3.5.0, packed with some key new features designed specifically to enhance your search functionality:
- Through the Additional Results Section, users can customize what they see in the search results: “Terms,” “Posts,” or “Users.”
🔗 More details - TranslatePress compatibility has been enabled, and JetSearch is now compatible with multiple languages, allowing customers to search in their preferred language.
- To improve the UX, we’ve added multi-column search results, which display results in two or more columns.
- Quickly locate items with a specific Post ID.
🔗 More details
Update to JetSearch 3.5.0 today, and let us know your experience in the comments below!
JetBooking 3.5.0
New JetBooking 3.5.0 release with enhancements in Booking Management & Display! This update details the availability of booking management features and display options enriched with the features listed below.
- Customize the look of your booking list by choosing from one of the three options to display your bookings:
- “List” (default);
- “Calendar”;
- “Timeline.”
- Multiple UI enhancements were introduced, including a dynamic booking product price display; the JetBooking Dashboard was also updated to v2.2.0.
Install now from the Crocoblock dashboard, and share your feedback in the comments below.
JetEngine Query Builder and Elementor Pro Loop
Our CTO has been experimenting with a plugin that allows you to use queries from the JetEngine Query Builder with Elementor Pro Loop.
Custom Meta Storage with User Meta fields
We continue to develop JetEngine‘s recently released Custom Meta Storage feature and are introducing an experimental functionality that enhances User Meta fields. Check it out on GitHub to explore how you can utilize this innovative feature for better data management.
Plugin Fixes
JetFormBuilder
Fixes:
- resolved an issue (hotfix) with the endpoints list not loading;
- added “jet-form-builder-formless/proxy/request” PHP filter;
- upgraded “@wordpress/dataviews” from version 0.7.0 to 3.0.0.
JetSmartFilters 3.5.3
Fixes:
- resolved a fatal error in the hierarchical filter;
- corrected the shift issue with collapsible filters;
- fixed the visibility issue with inactive filters;
- ensured new pop-ups were generated correctly after filtering;
- a preloader was added to the first item of the Bricks loop.
JetEngine 3.5.3
We’ve introduced the Dynamic Terms widget with a fallback field and enhanced the Listing Grid widget with a new Custom Query control UI type.
Fixes:
- multiple fixes for the “Locations” and “Distance” filters on the same page;
- improved Data Stores by addressing issues with User IP Store, Polylang, and WPML;
- enhanced Bricks integration with fixes for export/import listings and components;
- addressed lazy load and auto column issues in the Block Editor and Bricks;
- resolved display issues for Bricks listings on archive pages with lazy load;
- fixed information display issues in Bricks query loops;
- corrected meta field value presetting in repeater inner checkbox fields;
- fixed styling problems in Components & Bricks.
JetPopup 2.0.5
Fixes:
- we’ve resolved an issue with opening pop-ups after listing the grid lazy load in JetEngine;
- fixed visibility of links inside content after closing pop-ups.
JetWooBuilder 2.1.13
Fixes:
- improved compatibility with loop adds to cart “aria-describedby” argument;
- checked compatibility with Swiper slider version 8.4.5;
- fixed RTL issue with Sale badges macro;
- resolved issue with saving taxonomy custom meta.
JetElements 2.6.19
Fixes:
- resolved fade animation effect issue for mobile Safari in the Animated Box widget;
- fixed active dots issue during scroll up in the Scroll Navigation widget;
- corrected the arrow icon issue on Safari in the Slider widget;
- improved WPML compatibility for repeater widgets.
Helpful Documentation
How to Use Merged Query
Learn how to use merged queries in JetEngine: merge several queries into one cohesive result. The following documentation item includes steps on how to set up and configure a merged query for more efficient data handling.
How to Display User Appointments with the Listing Grid Widget
In this article, you will learn how to show appointments with the Listing Grid widget in JetAppointment. It is a step-by-step guide for effectively displaying appointment schedules and availability for any service on your WordPress website.
How to Display Items’ Availability Status Dynamically
Check this article to learn how to make an item availability status appear dynamically with JetBooking. This documentation item will guide you in detail on how to set real-time availability updates from any booking system.
How to Add an AJAX Search to a Website’s Header
Enhance your site’s search by inserting an AJAX search within its header. This article explains in more detail how to set up and customize the most useful AJAX search for faster and more intuitive searching.
How to Add and Edit Custom Content Type Items Remotely Using REST API
Learn how to create and update CCT items from another resource using the REST API in JetEngine. This documentation item provides a detailed step-by-step guide on configuring remote access to facilitate the effective management of your content.
Cool Crocoblock Blog Articles
Search Suggestions in WordPress
Enhance your website search using WordPress search suggestions. Learn about their advantages and how to install them for a superior user experience.
WordPress Before and After Slider: Examples, Tips, and Best Practices
Check out various examples of WordPress before-and-after sliders. Learn how to use them effectively to showcase changes or comparisons on your site.
Animated Menu in WordPress: 7 Best Examples for Inspiration
Get inspired with creative examples of animated menus for WordPress, learn how to engage visitors with animations, and improve your website’s visuals.
SaaS Websites Made with WordPress
This article covers the essentials of creating SaaS websites using WordPress. Learn about the best practices and tools to build a successful SaaS site.
What Is WooCommerce Catalog Mode?
Learn about WooCommerce catalog mode and its benefits. Find out how to set it up and use it to enhance your online store’s functionality.
Mega Menu: Do’s and Don’ts from Developers and UX Designers
This guide will walk you through creating mega menus, avoiding common pitfalls, and best practices that nurture possibility in the menu area of every website. Learn the dos and don’ts of creating an effective navigation system for your WordPress site.
Cool JetFormBuilder Blog Articles
How to Create a Quiz in WordPress
Learn how to create interesting quizzes with JetFormBuilder in WordPress. The guide will help you set up questions and scoring, then configure your quiz for better user interaction on your site.
Event Registration Form: Best Practices & Structural Elements
With these essential tips, you can plan a smooth event registration process. We have highlighted important elements and some of the best practices for creating an effective WordPress registration form.
How to Create Evaluation Forms in WordPress
Check this documentation article to learn how to create evaluation forms in WordPress with JetFormBuilder. This guide will walk you through some of the essential steps necessary to build the full-fledged forms needed for gathering feedback or assessment information and running surveys, ensuring that data collection becomes hassle-free and fast.
Receiving Instant SMS Alerts on WordPress Form Submissions
The JetFormBuilder plugin allows the creation of advanced submission forms that can send SMS notifications. In this article, you will learn in detail how to establish an SMS alert for every form submission so that you are instantly informed.
Hierarchical Select Form Field in WordPress
Implement hierarchical select forms to help organize data better within WordPress and improve the UX. The following article will walk you through the process of setting up hierarchical select forms and explain their many benefits on your site.
How to Generate PDF on Form Submission
In this article, we’ll cover step-by-step instructions on how to generate a PDF after form submission in WordPress so that you can create very professional and shareable documents in an automated way.
How to Create a Donation Form
Use the to set up a donation form in WordPress. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a more user-friendly donation form with JetFormBuilder on your site that will help people be effective at donating to the cause.
New Video Tutorials
How to Create a Multi-Step Form with a Progress Bar in WordPress | JetFormBuilder
This tutorial will help you configure a multi-step form with a progress bar in WordPress using JetFormBuilder. Clear step-by-step navigation will enhance your site’s user experience.
How to Send Email Notifications for Newly Created WordPress Posts | JetFormBuilder
The video tutorial helps with setting up automatic email notifications for newly created WordPress posts. It explains how you can keep your audience updated regarding all the latest happenings at the right time with JetFormBuilder.
How to Change User Role After Successful Subscription Payment in WordPress | JetFormBuilder
In this tutorial, you will learn how to automate the role change of a user after a subscription with a successful payment using JetFormBuilder in WordPress.
How to Assign the Filter Widget to a Specific Listing Grid in WordPress | JetSmartFilters
In this tutorial, you will learn how to increase the usability of your site by assigning a filter widget to a specific listing grid in WordPress using JetSmartFilters.
How to Filter Posts by Date Range and Last Modified in WordPress | JetSmartFilters
In this tutorial, JetSmartFilters will be used to demonstrate how to filter any posts according to the date range and last modified date in WordPress. The video’s purpose is to guide users in implementing advanced filtering to make the process of discovering content much easier.
How to Expand/Collapse Categories in WordPress Site Filters | JetSmartFilters
With these steps, you will be able to give your visitors a cleaner, more organized filtering experience. Learn how to expand and collapse categories within site filters on a WordPress website with JetSmartFilters.
How to use Dynamic Link Widget in WordPress | JetEngine
In this video, you will learn how to work effectively with a Dynamic Link widget in WordPress using JetEngine. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through everything from setting up to utilizing the possibilities of this widget to adding interactive links around the site for more user experience.
How to Change User Role After Successful Subscription Payment in WordPress | JetFormBuilder
Learn how to automatically switch a user’s role after paying for a subscription in WordPress using JetFormBuilder. This video tutorial will teach you how to perform all the procedures easily to manage your site’s roles and access levels.
Community Resources
Thanks to our amazing community members for creating awesome tutorials and custom solutions! Contributions like yours help everyone get the most out of Crocoblock plugins. Feel free to comment if we missed anything. Don’t forget to share and support one another!
Custom solutions from the Crocoblock Community members
Auto-Listing and Auto-Blogging in Medcenter
The team is currently using the Medcenter template for laboratories from Crocoblock. This theme was adapted into three different Custom Post Types – Studies, Study Types, and Branches (locations). In this way, they can efficiently handle the large ‘load’ of data concerning medical studies that we offer.
The mechanism of using Custom Post Types clearly presents how information should be organized to help users get what they need as quickly and precisely as possible.
Code snippet for JetEngine
Here’s a new code snippet for JetEngine: it will add a custom callback to the built-in dynamic field widget. The callback name is “Convert Units.” This function converts the chosen meta values into any supported 33 units of measurement. This function brings greater flexibility and precision when showing data on your site.
Video tutorials
JetFormBuilder Tutorial 2024 | Create a Simple, Advanced, and Crazy Multi-Step Form!
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create multi-step forms with JetFormBuilder. It covers everything from basic to advanced techniques, enabling you to build even the most complex forms with ease.
DD Live 02: Speed Build Challenge (Bricks version)
Watch the DD Live Speed Build Challenge using Bricks Builder. In this exciting episode, see how quickly and creatively a professional can construct a functional website under time constraints.
BIG New Feature – Crocoblock Jet Engine Components
Discover Crocoblock’s latest big feature: JetEngine Components. This video unveils new capabilities and demonstrates how they can enhance your website’s functionality and design.
How I Created a Complex Membership Website | Step-by-Step Breakdown
Follow a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of creating a complex membership website. Learn the tools and techniques used to build a robust membership site from scratch.
Can you use JetSmartFilters for Bricks Builder Query Loops? – YouTube
Explore how JetSmartFilters can be integrated with Bricks Builder Query Loops. This tutorial provides a thorough walkthrough on setting up filters for dynamic content display.
ACF Frontend Form (JetFormBuilder)
Learn how to create and customize ACF front-end forms using JetFormBuilder. This tutorial guides you through the process, making it simple to build interactive forms directly on your site.
How to Create a JobPortal & Job Board Website Using Crocoblock JetPlugins – Listing Grid Injections
Discover how to create a job portal and job board website using Crocoblock JetPlugins. This tutorial focuses on listing grid injections to display job listings effectively and attractively.
Video tutorials (non-English)
📅 LISTA de eventos (o posts) AGRUPADOS por FECHA | Query Builder | Listing Grid | JetEngine
Watch this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to arrange events or posts by date using the functionality of JetEngine Query Builder and Listing Grid.
LES DATA STORE DE CROCOBLOCK JETENGINE. Ca sert à quoi ?
In his tutorial, Yannick will explain what a Data Store is, how it works in Crocoblock JetEngine, and how to control dynamic content display with its help.
TUTORIAL WordPress: Leyendo PRODUCTOS de WooCommerce de forma remota | JetEngine REST API SQL Query
Learn how to read WooCommerce products remotely with JetEngine REST API and SQL Query. Yannick will help you configure it and further implement the received data to ease your eCommerce activities.
CROCOBLOCK JETENGINE : ENFIN DES COMPOSANTS RÉUTILISABLES !!
Discover the new reusable components feature in Crocoblock JetEngine with Pierre. This tutorial highlights how to create and manage reusable components to enhance your website-building process.
MASTERCLASS JETENGINE + JETPOPUP + Données dynamiques
Join Pierre for a masterclass on using JetEngine with JetPopup and dynamic data. This in-depth tutorial will teach you exactly how to combine these tools to create powerful, dynamic websites.
WordPress Events
WordPress events where Crocoblock got involved
WP Weekly Awards – Nomination Started
Exciting news! The nominations for the WP Weekly Awards have begun. Cast your votes to support Crocoblock products.
Informal WordPress Meetups in Spain
Our CEO, Anna Hurko, had an informal meetup in Spain with the WordPress community. This gathering provided a relaxed environment to share ideas, learn new skills, and network with fellow WordPress enthusiasts.
Other upcoming WordPress events
WordCamp USA 2024, September 17–20 — Portland, Oregon
Join WordPress enthusiasts at WordCamp USA 2024 in Portland, Oregon, from September 17th to 20th. This event offers sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for all skill levels.
WordPress Accessibility Day, October 9–10 — Livestreaming Free
Join WordPress Accessibility Day on October 9th and 10th. This free live-stream event focuses on making WordPress accessible to all users and features expert talks and practical tips.
MLSForum in October, October 7–8, 2024 — Milan, Italy
Register to attend the MLSForum in Milan, Italy, on October 7th and 8th, 2024. This forum covers the latest trends and innovations in the multiple listing service industry, bringing together professionals from around the globe.
WordCamp Grinon, November 23–24 — Grinon, Spain
Take part in WordCamp Grinon in Spain from November 23rd to 24th. This event is perfect for WordPress users, developers, and designers looking to learn, share knowledge, and connect with the community.
Partner Perks
Modular DS discount
Enjoy a 15% discount on all Modular DS PRO plans using the code CROCO15. This offer is valid until August 20th, so don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your WordPress site with powerful Modular DS tools at a reduced price!
Conversion Bridge integration
Conversion Bridge is now fully integrated with JetFormBuilder; it allows streamlining conversion tracking for website owners. It simplifies the process of collecting crucial website metrics and sending them to various analytics platforms. With Conversion Bridge, managing your website’s analytics becomes more efficient and less time-consuming.
Greenshift integration with JetSmartFilters
Greenshift now supports JetSmartFilters with the latest update in Query Addon 4.9. This integration allows for more advanced filtering capabilities, enhancing your site’s functionality. Check out the tutorial added to the documentation for a detailed guide on how to use this integration.
What Do You Think?
We’d love to hear your feedback on this digest. What would you like us to include or discuss in future issues? Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us!
Thank you for staying with Crocoblock! 🤗
