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- How do I add a certificate verification page with the block editor?
- How do I add the verification page with Elementor, Divi or WPBakery?
- Which shortcode options are useful?
- Design tips for a great verification page
- What to write on your certificate verification page
- Making the verification page fast
- Testing your certificate verification page
- Frequently asked questions
Short answer: To add a certificate verification page in WordPress, create a page, add the [certiqr_verify] shortcode with your page builder’s shortcode or text element, publish it and select it in CertiQR → Settings. Every QR code then opens that page with the credential already checked.
The verification page is the public face of your credentials. Because every QR code points to it, it should load fast, match your brand and give a clear answer. So here is how to add a certificate verification page in WordPress, whatever builder you use.
Key takeaways
- One shortcode works in every builder.
- Select the page in settings so QR links point to it.
- Also, the page matches your site colours automatically.
- Short links like /verify/ID work out of the box.
How do I add a certificate verification page with the block editor?
- First, go to Pages → Add New and title it “Verify”.
- Then add a Shortcode block and type
[certiqr_verify]. - Finally, publish, then choose the page under CertiQR → Settings → Verification portal.
How do I add the verification page with Elementor, Divi or WPBakery?
- Elementor: drag in the Shortcode widget and paste the shortcode.
- Divi: use a Code or Text module.
- WPBakery: use the Text Block or Raw HTML element.
- Beaver Builder: use the HTML module.
Also, CertiQR detects the shortcode even inside builder layouts and loads its styles in the page head, so the form never flashes unstyled.
Which shortcode options are useful?
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| category=”diplomas” | Only look up one category |
| heading=”Check a certificate” | Adds a heading above the field |
| button=”Check” | Changes the button wording |
| require_name=”1″ | Asks for the holder’s surname too (licence) |
Design tips for a great verification page
- Explain in one sentence what the page does.
- Also show where to find the ID on a certificate.
- In addition, keep it free of pop-ups and distractions.
- Finally, add your contact details for anything unusual.
What to write on your certificate verification page
A short introduction helps verifiers who arrive for the first time. For example, explain in one sentence what the page does, then show where to find the ID on a certificate. Also, add a contact link for unusual cases. As a result, most visitors never need to contact you at all.
- A heading such as “Check a certificate”.
- One sentence explaining what the check confirms.
- A small image showing where the ID appears.
- A contact link for questions.
Making the verification page fast
Verification pages are simple, so they should load almost instantly. However, heavy themes and sliders can slow them down. So keep the page clean, use a caching plugin, and exclude nothing special, because CertiQR results are generated for each check anyway.
Testing your certificate verification page
- First, scan a real certificate with your phone.
- Next, type the same ID by hand.
- Then try a wrong ID to see the “not found” message.
- Finally, check the page on a slow mobile connection.
In addition, the WordPress hardening guide is a useful, independent reference if you want to read further.
Frequently asked questions
QDo I need a special page template?
No. Any page works, although a clean, full-width template looks best.
QWhy do my QR links show a 404?
First, re-save Settings → Permalinks once. Then select the page under CertiQR → Settings.
QCan I have more than one verification page?
Yes. For example, use the category option to give each category its own page.
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Can I translate the verification page?
Yes. CertiQR is translation-ready, and you can change the heading, placeholder and button wording with shortcode options.
Should the verification page appear in my menu?
Usually yes. A menu link such as “Verify a certificate” helps employers find it quickly.
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