“WP Quack-Chat” Documentation by “Quack-Chat” v1.0


“WP Quack-Chat”

Created: 8/17/2012
By: Aaron M. / Bobby R.
Web: Quack-Chat.com

This is a basic documentation reference for the installation and use of Quack-Chat under WordPress. If you should have any questions or concerns please visit our website. Thank you.


Table of Contents

  1. Installation
  2. Inserting Short-Codes

A) Installation - top

Installation of Quack-Chat is very simple, just follow these steps:

Step 1) Create the "quack-chat" folder:

Create a new folder in your WordPress plugin directory called "quack-chat".

It will be located at this path: "your-site.com/wp-content/plugins/".

After you create the directory the path will look like this: "your-site.com/wp-content/plugins/quack-chat/"

Step 2) Upload the files into the "quack-chat" folder:

Now if you have not already done so extract the contents of the quack-chat archive into a folder. Using an FTP program upload the entire contents of that folder into "your-site.com/wp-content/plugins/quack-chat/".

Warning:
When your doing this make sure you don't accidentally upload as "your-site.com/wp-content/plugins/quack-chat/quack-chat/".

Step 3) Activation

Login to your WordPress and access the Plugins page. In there you should see the Quack-Chat plugin ready for activation. Go ahead and activate it now. If you dont see the Quack-Chat plugin please make sure you followed the previous steps exactly. If you still have problems contact us.

Step 4) Setup

Once you have activated the Quack-Chat plugin you will need to configure your settings and one-time setup details. To do this access the "Settings Page" under the new Quack-Chat menu, Its the one with the handsom mallard on it.

Once you have entered your settings you are ready to insert a short-code into your posts/pages which will enable your users to chat with you via the page titled "Online" inside the Quack Chat Menu.


B) Inserting Short-Codes - top

Adding the chat button to your site is very simple. In either a page or post place one of the two short-codes below where you want a chat button to appear. These short-codes become replaced with the necessary code and button to make the chat window possible.

There are two types of windows which you can choose from. An "Inline Floating" and "Popup" window. The difference is that the "Inline Floating" window will not take focus away from your website. The window is added into your websites source code and seemlessly floats above your content. The "Popup" window is a traditional Popup window. If that was a bit confusing for you dont worry, there are live examples for both styles when you access the Quack Chat home screen in the WordPress control panel.

To add an Inline Floating Window paste this short-code exactly where you want the button to appear in your Post or Page:

[qc_chat_button_inline]

To add a Traditional Popup Window paste this short-code exactly where you want the button to appear in your Post or Page:

[qc_chat_button]

Quack, Quack.

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