Search, Frontend Layout & Display Options

This guide explains how to customize the visual layout and display settings for your book pages on the frontend. This includes how books appear in categories/archives, how the individual book detail page looks, and how the search form functions.

To access these settings, navigate to: Dashboard > RS WP Book Showcase > Settings.

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1. Archive Page Settings

Control the look of your Book Category, Author, and Series pages.

Navigate to the “Archive Page” tab. These settings apply globally to all list views.

Layout & Design

• Books Per Row: Choose how many books to display in a single row (Options: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 columns).
• Cover Position: Define where the book cover appears relative to the text:
  • Top: Standard Grid view (Image on top).
  • Left/Right: List view (Image on side, content on the other).
• Books Per Page: Set the number of books to show before pagination appears.

Visibility Controls

Toggle the following elements on or off for the archive list:

• Page Header: Show or hide the Category/Author Title and Description at the top of the page.
• Book Details: Show/Hide Book Title, Author Name, Price, Description, and the “Buy Now” button.
• Tools: Enable or disable the Search Bar and Sorting Dropdown on archive pages.

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2. Single Page Settings

Customize the layout and features of the individual book detail page.

Navigate to the “Single Page” tab.

Main Display Options

• Book Cover Type:
  • Book Cover: Displays the standard 2D featured image.
  • Book Mockup (Pro): Displays the 3D Mockup image upload field instead of the flat cover.
• Excerpt Settings:
  • Show Excerpt: Enable to show a short summary near the top.
  • Excerpt Type: Choose between a limited “Excerpt” or “Full Content”.
  • Limit: If using Excerpt, define the character limit (default: 150).
• Key Elements: Toggle visibility for Ratings, Author Name, Price, and Buy Buttons.

Advanced Content Sections

• Long Description: Show the full book content/description section.
• Book Formats: Display available formats (PDF, ePub, Hardcover, etc.).
• Sample Content: Enable a section for sample chapters or previews.
• Multiple Purchase Links (Pro): Display a list of other stores (Amazon, Apple, etc.) where the book is available.

Reviews & Interaction

• Show Reviews: Display the user review section.
• Review Form: Allow users to submit reviews directly on the book page.
• Guest Reviews: “Allow Logged Out Users To Submit Review” (Pro Feature) – Let visitors review books without creating an account.

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3. Search Form Settings

Configure the Advanced Search Form to help users find books easily.

Navigate to the “Search Form” tab.

Field Visibility

You can simplify the search form by hiding unnecessary fields. Uncheck any box to hide that field from the frontend search bar:

• Name, Category, Author
• Formats, Years, Series
• Publishers, Language, ISBN (10/13).

Note: In the Free version, all fields are visible by default. Upgrading to Pro allows you to hide specific fields.

Field Sorting (Pro Feature)

• Drag & Drop Order: In the Pro version, you can drag and drop the search fields to rearrange their order in the search bar. This helps you prioritize the most important filters for your users.