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Getting Started

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  • Activate Your License
  • Setup Wizard Walkthrough
  • Connecting Your Shelter System
  • Understanding License Tiers
  • Creating Your First Search Page
  • Creating Your First Detail Page
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Shortcodes & Configuration

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  • Shortcode Builder
  • [pmp-search] Reference
  • [pmp-details] Reference
  • [pmp-detail] Reference
  • [pmp-option] Reference
  • Parameters by License Tier
  • Common Shortcode Recipes
  • Pagination Setup
  • Excluding Values
  • Search Filter Button
  • Detail Button Hover Text
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Templates & Design

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  • Search Templates Gallery
  • Detail Templates Gallery
  • Poster Templates
  • Theme Template Overrides
  • Color Customization
  • Font Size Customization
  • Detail Title Formats
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Icons & Overlays

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  • Understanding Pet Icons
  • Understanding Overlays
  • Icon Reference Gallery
  • Customizing Icon Display
  • Value-Based Icons
  • Icon Size Customization
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Labels & Customization

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  • Custom Labels Guide
  • Changing Labels via Filtering
  • Custom Currency & Date Formats
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Filters & Search

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  • Setting Up Search Filters
  • Species & Breed Filtering
  • Filter Value Management
  • Excluding Values via Filtering
  • Partner-Specific Filter Options
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Partner Guides

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  • AnimalsFirst Integration Guide
  • PetPoint Integration Guide
  • RescueGroups Integration Guide
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Analytics & Tracking

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  • Understanding PMP Analytics
  • GA4 Configuration
  • Google Tag Manager Setup
  • Leveraging Analytics
  • WP-Cron Requirements for PetMatchPro Analytics
  • Queue Health and Tools
  • Privacy and Data Retention
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Troubleshooting

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  • Common Error Messages
  • API Connection Issues
  • Template Not Found Errors
  • Theme Template Override Not Loading
  • Performance & Caching Best Practices
  • Animals Not Displaying
  • Stale Content / Cache Issues
  • Styling Conflicts
  • Empty Field Display
  • Analytics Queue Stuck or WP-Cron Not Running
  • Premium Feature Not Appearing After Upgrade
  • Troubleshoot the PetMatchPro Shortcode Builder
  • Reading PMP Debug Logs
  • wp-config.php Configuration Constants
  • How to Contact Support
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Best Practices

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  • Featuring Animals on Your Homepage
  • Adding Animals to Sidebars and Other Pages
  • Using Banners and Subtitles Effectively
  • Overlays and Icons for Quick Visual Cues
  • Writing Effective Detail Page Instructions
  • Button Configuration for Conversion
  • Optimizing Performance with API Caching
  • Customizing Typography and Icon Sizes
  • Lost and Found Search Best Practices
  • Template Selection Guide
  • Preconnect to Your Partner Photo CDN – PetMatchPro
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Best Practices

Practical guidance for getting the most out of PetMatchPro — from homepage layouts and button strategy to performance tuning and template selection.

  • Featuring Animals on Your Homepage
  • Adding Animals to Sidebars and Other Pages
  • Using Banners and Subtitles Effectively
  • Overlays and Icons for Quick Visual Cues
  • Writing Effective Detail Page Instructions
  • Button Configuration for Conversion
  • Optimizing Performance with API Caching
  • Customizing Typography and Icon Sizes
  • Lost and Found Search Best Practices
  • Template Selection Guide
  • Preconnect to Your Partner Photo CDN – PetMatchPro

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