These instructions assume you are using the Content Upgrade custom post type that is included in the Newfangled Starter Theme without any customizations.
- In WordPress, go to Gated Content Widget > Add New (or any preferred method of adding a new post).
- Enter the post title. This will not be visible on the front end of the site.
- Use the Title and Intro Text fields to enter the text you wish to display before the form in the widget.
- Select the form you wish to display in the widget. Typically the form you select will correspond with the type of asset you are gating – for instance, select “Content Upgrade” as the form if you are gating a Content Upgrade, or E-Book as the form type if you are gating an E-Book.
- We recommend leaving the Collapse Form box unchecked.
- Add the Response Text, which will replace the form on submission. Note that the Title and Intro Text will remain visible after the form is submitted as well.
- Add the Download Button Text and Download Button URL. The button will display beneath the Response Text and will link to the URL, which will typically be a PDF hosted in Act-On or another marketing automation platform.
- Publish post.
- On any post or page, click the Add Gated Content Widget button above the main content editor (if using the Classic Editor) or add a Gated Content Widget Gutenberg block if using blocks.
- Use the dropdown to select the Gated Content Widget you wish to embed.
- Publish for new posts/pages or update if adding to an existing post/page.