How to Exclude Testimonials from Front-End Search Results

Strong Testimonials is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to manage and display testimonials on your website. The plugin offers various features, including the ability to exclude certain testimonials from front-end search results (premium option). In this article, we will guide you step by step on how to achieve this using Strong Testimonials Pro and its premium extension, Strong Testimonials Advanced Controls.

Prerequisites: Before proceeding with the tutorial, make sure you have the following:

1. WordPress website with Strong Testimonials, and Strong Testimonials Pro installed and activated.
2. Strong Testimonials Advanced Controls installed and activated.
3. An active license key.

Step 1: Accessing Testimonial Advanced Controls

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to “Testimonials” in the left-hand menu and click on “Settings.”

Step 2: Configuring Testimonial Advanced Controls

1. In the Testimonial Settings page, click on the “Advanced Controls” tab.

Step 3: Configuring Posts Controls

1. In the “Posts” section, which is where you can control if testimonials can be viewable by parameter/permalink, change the slug, enable/disable archive page, or exclude testimonials from front-end search results.
2. Locate the option titled “Exclude these testimonials from front-end search results” and use the switch for it to enable this.

Step 4: Save Changes

1. Click on the “Save” button to apply the settings.

By following the steps outlined in this article, you have successfully learned how to exclude testimonials from front-end search results using Strong Testimonials Advanced Controls. This extension allows you to fine-tune your testimonial display and enhancing the overall user experience on your WordPress website.