How to use Pludor Website Shortcodes: step-by-step guide

How do I use Website Shortcodes, step by step?

Drop live products, checkout, forms, maps and reviews into any page. You need a Pludor store - free to create.

1. Open Website Creator: Growth & AI > Website Creator.
2. Generate a page: Press Generate with AI and describe the page.
3. Insert shortcodes: Press + Shortcode and pick products, checkout, lead form, map, etc.
4. Set SEO: Fill SEO title, description and OG image.
5. Save: Save and share.

How do I add my products to a website page without them going out of date?

Use a live shortcode instead of copy-pasting product details. In Pludor's Website Creator, press + Shortcode and pick {{products}} (or {{product:ID}} for one item) - the page then shows your current products and prices automatically, so it updates whenever your store does.

What are Pludor website shortcodes and what can I put on a page?

They are tags like {{products}}, {{checkout}}, {{lead-form}}, {{contact-form}}, {{whatsapp-button}}, {{reviews}}, {{map}}, {{video:ID}}, {{hero:...}}, {{cta-banner:...}} and {{stat-grid:...}} that insert live store content into a page. There are 16 in total, covering products, checkout, order buttons, forms, hours, about text, social links and more.

How much does it cost to build a website with Pludor?

Website Creator and shortcodes are on for every store, including the Free plan - each month you get a free amount of everything (like 3,000 store and website visits), then pay only for what you use, at 1 credit = 1 cent. Building and publishing the website is free, and your store, website, checkout and orders never switch off for lack of credit.

How do I add a checkout or buy button to my website?

In Website Creator, press + Shortcode and choose {{checkout}} for a full checkout or {{order-button}} for a simple buy button. Both connect to your store's real checkout, so orders come straight into your Pludor dashboard.

Can I build a Pludor website from my phone?

Yes. Open your store dashboard in the mobile app and choose Website (or Website Creator under Growth & AI on desktop). Describe what you sell and who it's for, and the AI drafts the page - you can then add real photos from your phone or catalog, edit the text and publish.

How is Pludor's website builder different from Wix, Squarespace or Carrd?

The main difference is that a Pludor site is generated from your actual store. Products, checkout and lead forms stay live through shortcodes instead of being copy-pasted or wired up with integrations, and the site is generated with AI from a description rather than built by editing a template.

How do I set the SEO title and share image for my website pages?

Each Pludor page has its own SEO title, description and OG (share) image - fill them in when editing the page in Website Creator. For your store overall, go to Settings > SEO & Social Sharing: keep the title under 60 characters, the description under 160, and use a 1200x630 share image.

Can I use my own domain name with a Pludor website?

Yes. Open Website settings in Website Creator or your dashboard Settings, enter the domain you own, and add the DNS records shown at your registrar. Once verification completes, SSL is issued automatically and your site runs on your own domain.

Do I need to know how to code to use shortcodes?

No. You press + Shortcode in Website Creator and pick what you want from a list, so no coding is needed. If you do want to tweak the code, Pludor pages can also be edited in code mode alongside the visual editor.

Is Pludor's website builder free to try, and do I need an account?

Building and previewing a site is free with no account needed, and publishing is free too. To use shortcodes you need a Pludor store, which is free to create at pludor.com/setup - new stores also get 500 free credits for Pludor's tools and AI.

How much does Pludor Website Shortcodes cost?

On for every store, including the Free plan - a free amount every month, then pay only for what you use (1 credit = 1 cent).

How do I get started with Pludor Website Shortcodes?

1. Open Website Creator 2. Generate a page 3. Insert shortcodes 4. Set SEO 5. Save Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/website-shortcodes

How does Pludor Website Shortcodes compare with Wix, Squarespace, Carrd, Linktree?

The website is generated from your store and keeps live products, checkout and lead forms through shortcodes. Products on the site: typically copy-paste or an integration; on Pludor, live shortcodes. Build time: typically templates to edit; on Pludor, generated with AI from a description.