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The Problem: Stuck in the Wrong Language

The client’s site used Weglot to manage English and German versions. When users selected German, they were redirected correctly. But when switching back to English, they kept getting bounced back to the German version—even after clearing cookies. The issue was frustrating and made the language switcher feel broken.

What We Found

• Weglot Auto-Redirect Setting: The plugin was set to redirect based on browser language. This alone can cause looping if not managed carefully.

• Custom Cookie Script: A region-based redirect snippet was setting cookies and overriding manual user choices.

• Admin Login Loop: The redirect script also affected backend access to the German WordPress dashboard, creating a login loop.

️ How We Fixed It

Step 1: Turn Off Auto-Redirects

We disabled Weglot’s browser-based auto-redirection feature to prevent the plugin from making assumptions about user preference.

Step 2: Disable Custom Snippet

We located a custom snippet that set a cookie and forced redirects based on referrer data. This was the main culprit and was temporarily disabled.

Step 3: Inspect the JavaScript

A deeper code audit revealed JavaScript aggressively applying cookie logic and redirection. This was interfering with Weglot’s own controls.

Step 4: Comment the Problem Lines

Instead of deleting, we commented out the section that set and read cookies for redirection. This preserved the snippet in case it was needed later.

Step 5: Clear All Caches

Browser, server, and plugin caches were purged to remove any residual behavior.

Step 6: Retest Everything

We verified proper language switching across devices, in incognito mode, and logged in/out states. Everything worked smoothly.

Final Result

Users can now switch languages freely without being redirected back to the wrong version. The admin area works normally, and the client confirmed the redirection loop is gone for good.

Key Learnings

• Custom scripts + plugins = potential conflict

• Auto-redirection and cookies should never clash

• Always test after code changes, even if things look fixed

• Caching can make debugging harder—clear everything!

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Page Lag Hurting Sales?

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If your WooCommerce site feels sluggish during checkout, you’re not alone. Slow “Start My Free Trial” or “Get Started” buttons can cost real conversions—especially when they’re buried under third-party scripts and plugin bloat. Here’s how we tackled the issue and delivered faster user experiences without major code rewrites.

What We Found

• Over 25 third-party scripts loaded on checkout, including heavy HubSpot tracking

• Elementor add-on plugins creating unnecessary page weight

• Server-side caching (Pressable’s Batcache) wasn’t working as expected

• GTmetrix reports showed poor metrics (e.g. TBT: 4.9s, Grade D)

What We Fixed First

• Disabled non-critical third-party scripts

• Applied frontend performance best practices

• Noticed immediate improvements in perceived speed

Plugin Audit Results

• Removed 5 Elementor add-ons that offered duplicate functionality

• Speed noticeably improved on staging after cleanup

• Recommended further plugin trimming with careful QA

Next-Level Fixes We Suggested

• A deeper developer-led review of remaining performance bottlenecks

• Exploring Airlift or similar advanced performance solutions

• Reworking caching configurations for long-term gains

Need a Speed Makeover for Checkout?
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The Problem: Why It Happens

If a user taps the submit button again before the first form finishes processing. You will likely end up with multiple submissions—cluttering inboxes, CRMs or databases. This usually happens when:

• Forms are inside modals or tabs.

• The response is slow or unclear.

• There’s no feedback that the form is processing.

Preventing extra clicks is the key to keeping your submissions clean.

How to Diagnose It

✅ Confirm your form is using Contact Form 7.
✅ Check if it’s embedded in modals, popups, or tabs.
✅ Test: Click multiple times. Do you receive multiple emails or database entries?

If yes—it’s time to fix it.

The Fix: One Line of Defense

1️⃣ Leverage CF7’s Built-In Events

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Contact Form 7 provides JavaScript events that trigger at specific points. We’ll use wpcf7mailsent because it only fires after a successful form submission.

2️⃣ Target the Form Intelligently

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Instead of relying on fixed IDs, use a wrapper like #cform so your code is flexible and won’t break when forms change.

3️⃣ The Script:

document.addEventListener(‘wpcf7mailsent’, function (event) {

 if (event.target.closest(‘#cform’)) {

   const submitButton = event.target.querySelector(‘input[type=”submit”]’);

   if (submitButton) {

     submitButton.disabled = true;

   }

 }

}, false);

4️⃣ Why This Method Works

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Using wpcf7mailsent ensures that the button only disables after a successful submission—not before validation, like the wpcf7submit event would. That way, you don’t accidentally block valid form attempts.

What You’ll Achieve

✅ Better UX for your visitors.
✅ Clean, single submissions in your inbox.
✅ No more spammy duplicates.

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Issue Overview

The store owner requested a full review after reports of:

• Printful-related backend errors (despite now using Printify)

• Confusing shipping settings

• Poor cart feedback after item addition

• Inconsistent user guidance for shipping vs. pickup

What We Found

⚠️ Legacy Plugin Conflicts

Old Printful settings caused backend errors—even for products now powered by Printify.

Shipping Class Gaps

Some Printify items didn’t have the right “shippable” class, breaking fulfillment flows.

Limited Pickup Clarity

Local pickup was Florida-only, but the UI didn’t clearly communicate that to users.

Cart Feedback Missing

Add-to-cart action just refreshed the page—no cart toggle, no confirmation, no prompt to continue.

Fixes & Testing

• Ran real test orders: one shipped via Printify, one marked for pickup

• Applied a one-time coupon to simulate checkout without disrupting analytics

• Flagged products missing correct shipping classes

• Recommended design tweaks for:

• Address change visibility

• Cart behavior (toggle or redirect after adding)

• Clear shipping/pickup messages during checkout

Outcome

With real-world testing and strategic UX fixes, the store now:

• Handles Printify orders reliably

• Guides users smoothly between shipping and pickup

• Prevents backend errors from outdated configurations

• Improves cart flow and encourages checkout

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Integriti Studio can streamline your WooCommerce store for better shipping, dropshipping, and conversion.

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Issue Background

A client needed to update a PDF stored in their WordPress Media Library. The problem? Changing the filename would break every instance where that file had been shared.

For example:
❌ Old PDF URL: /wp-content/uploads/2024/02/old-document.pdf
✅ New PDF URL: /wp-content/uploads/2025/03/updated-document-v2.pdf

Most WordPress hosts would not process redirects for static files like PDFs. Redirects usually work for pages. Not media assets.

Diagnosis

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Standard redirect plugins and server redirects couldn’t handle this scenario. The fix required a creative solution at the file structure level—one that works with WordPress and preserves SEO.

Solution

✔️ Step 1: Rename the Old File

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Using SFTP or your hosting file manager, locate the original PDF and rename it, like this:
old-document-old.pdf

✔️ Step 2: Create a “Fake” Directory

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Inside the same folder, create a directory using the exact same name as the old file (yes—with the .pdf extension):
/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/old-document.pdf/

✔️ Step 3: Add a Redirect File

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In that new folder, create an index.php file containing this redirect code:

php

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<?php
header(“HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently”);
header(“Location: /wp-content/uploads/2025/03/updated-document-v2.pdf”);
exit();
?>

Now, whenever someone clicks the old PDF link, they’ll land on your new, updated version automatically.

Why It Works

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➡️ Browsers try to load /old-document.pdf but find a folder instead.
➡️ That folder serves the index.php, which executes a 301 redirect to your new file.
➡️ No broken links. No SEO losses. Just clean user experience.

Final Outcome

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✔ No need to manually update old links on your website—or anywhere else.
✔ Users go directly to your new document.
✔ Search engines respect the 301 redirect, maintaining SEO continuity.

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Issue Background

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Imagine this: Your team is out in the field distributing flyers with QR codes. Each QR code should lead to a contact form, pre-filled with the name of the rep who gave it to the lead. That way, no manual data entry—and every lead is attributed to the right person or campaign.

Example link behind the QR code:
https://yoursite.com/offer/?salesperson=Alex%20Smith

When the prospect scans the code, the salesperson’s name appears in a hidden field. Neat, right?

How It Works

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✅ URL parameters carry hidden data from the QR code directly into the form.
✅ That data pre-fills a field on the form—visible or hidden.
✅ When the form is submitted, the lead is automatically assigned to the correct sales rep or campaign.

Resolution Steps

Step 1: Create a Hidden Form Field

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➡ Choose your form plugin (Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms).
➡ Add a Hidden field and name it Sales Rep or Campaign Source.

Step 2: Turn On Dynamic Population

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➡ In the form settings, turn on Dynamic Population.
➡ Set the parameter name as salesperson.

Step 3: Generate QR Codes with URLs

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➡ Create one link per rep:
https://yoursite.com/offer/?salesperson=Alex%20Smith
➡ Use any free QR code generator to turn these URLs into scannable QR codes.

Step 4 (Optional): Hide or Lock the Field

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➡ If you don’t want users to change the value, use a Hidden Field or set it to read-only.

Pro Tip: You can even use this dynamic value in confirmation emails or thank-you pages, like:
“Thanks! Your request has been sent to Alex Smith.”

Final Outcome

• ✅ Sales rep names filled in automatically.

• ✅ No missed leads or manual errors.

• ✅ Marketing attribution made easy and fully trackable.

Why This Works

• Works across campaigns, QR codes, emails, social links.

• Makes lead collection easier, faster, cleaner.

• No need for custom dev or expensive plugins.

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The Problem: UTM Parameters Missing in GA4

A client reached out when they noticed that their UTM-tagged campaign URLs were no longer showing up in their Google Analytics reports. Both old and new UTM links failed to populate traffic source fields like Source, Medium, or Campaign.

Initial concerns pointed toward possible misconfigurations in their GTM setup or broken integration between GTM and GA4.

What We Found

After digging into the tracking setup, here’s what we discovered:

• GTM was installed—but inactive
  The GTM container was embedded on the site, but had no active tags or triggers configured. In short, GTM wasn’t being used for any analytics functions.

• GA4 was running independently
  Google Analytics was tracking events, sessions, and conversions—but it wasn’t doing so through GTM.

• UTM parameters were never routed through GTM
  The client had assumed GTM was handling tracking. In reality, UTM tags are captured natively by GA4 and don’t require GTM at all.

Need help reviewing your GA4 or GTM setup? Book a free audit call.

How We Fixed It

With a clearer picture in place, we walked the client through a few simple but important checks:

✅ Confirmed GA4 was tracking UTM data

We tested UTM-tagged links using Google’s Realtime Reports. The UTM parameters (source, medium, campaign) showed up immediately.

✅ Reviewed historical campaign traffic

Looking back four months, we found limited use of UTM-tagged URLs—confirming it wasn’t a tracking failure but a lack of consistent campaign tagging.

✅ Verified new campaigns

The client shared a fresh UTM URL. We tested it live and confirmed that Session Source, Session Medium, and Campaign Name all showed up correctly in GA4.

Want to be 100% sure your UTM tracking is working? Let’s test it together.

What You Should Know

UTM tracking confusion is common, especially when multiple tools (like GA4, GTM, and CRM systems) are in play. Here’s what matters:

• UTM tags are read directly by GA4
  You don’t need Google Tag Manager to track campaign parameters like source, medium, or campaign name.

• Use GA4’s Realtime Report for testing
  It’s the fastest way to confirm whether UTM-tagged links are being tracked properly.

• Keep GTM clean and purposeful
  If you’re not actively using GTM for event tracking, don’t assume it’s capturing campaign data.

• Be consistent with UTM usage
  Inconsistent tagging often looks like “missing data” when it’s actually just incomplete link building.

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Final Outcome

No broken tools. No bugs. Just a bit of miscommunication. After clarifying how their setup worked, the client was relieved to see their campaign data flowing correctly—and now has a direct report to track UTM-tagged traffic in real time.

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Integriti Studio can help you streamline campaign tracking, build custom dashboards, and troubleshoot analytics confusion—whether you’re using Shopify, WordPress, or Webflow.

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Issue Background:

The “Browse by Magazine Issue” dropdown under Book Reviews displayed items alphabetically by title (e.g., “HNR Issue 102”), not by actual publication date. A legacy fix required a plugin toggle every quarter to manually input dates—leading to conflicts and inconsistent sorting.

What We Did:

• Created a permanent ‘Issue Date’ field:
  Added a custom date field to the mag_edition taxonomy using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), replacing the old plugin workaround.

• Updated the admin experience:
  Admins can now add or edit the publication date directly within the taxonomy term editor—no plugin toggles required.

• Rebuilt the front-end dropdown logic:
  The dropdown now queries taxonomy terms and sorts them in reverse chronological order using the new field.

• Populated live dates:
  Historical magazine issues were updated with proper dates, so the dropdown reflects accurate ordering from oldest to newest.

Final Outcome:

The new date-based sorting system is dynamic, reliable, and requires no quarterly intervention. Visitors can now easily browse magazine issues by actual release date, and editors enjoy a cleaner workflow.

Need help organizing your content better?

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Issue Overview:

During a security-related plugin update on a staging site, the default Everest Forms email template was overwritten, wiping out previously approved visual styling. Though functionality remained intact, cosmetic differences (like a message saying “You can upload up to 1 files”) highlighted the risk of default template reliance.

What We Found:

• Default templates get replaced: The Everest Forms plugin overwrites its core email template during updates.

• Inline styling was lost: Custom CSS and layout settings were tied to the default template.

• Live vs. staging mismatch: A minor cosmetic difference appeared post-update but didn’t affect core functionality.

What We Did:

• Created a custom email template: Replicated the design of the default email and saved it as a standalone, update-safe version.

• Used inline CSS: All styles were embedded directly into the HTML for email compatibility and stability.

• Tested thoroughly on staging: Updates to all related Everest Forms plugins were tested for compatibility.

• Verified design match post-deployment: Ensured the client-approved styling stayed consistent across environments.

Final Outcome:

Thanks to a custom template and inline styling, future plugin updates won’t disrupt the visual integrity of email templates. Integriti Studio’s approach ensures lasting design consistency and saves time on manual fixes after updates.

Struggling with plugin updates breaking your custom styles?

Integriti Studio builds update-proof solutions that preserve your brand’s look and feel.

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What Was Happening

Search queries like “virus” or “case study” didn’t return any product results, even though matching products were published and indexed. Meanwhile, unrelated static pages showed up instead. Custom search behavior that once prioritized products had stopped working after some plugin or theme updates.

What We Found

No Priority for CPTs

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The theme’s search.php and functions.php didn’t include any logic to elevate custom post types like “product” over standard posts and pages.

⚙️ WP_Query Was Basic

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The query wasn’t configured to weight or include custom fields or taxonomies, leading to inconsistent results.

How We Fixed It

1. Adjusted the Search Query

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We added a pre_get_posts filter in functions.php to explicitly prioritize the product post type:

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function prioritize_products_in_search($query) {
 if (!is_admin() && $query->is_main_query() && $query->is_search) {
   $query->set(‘post_type’, [‘product’, ‘page’, ‘post’]);
 }
}
add_action(‘pre_get_posts’, ‘prioritize_products_in_search’);

2. Tweaked Search Ranking

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Where relevant, we added meta_query conditions to help highlight results with product-related fields or keywords.

3. Cleaned Up the Layout

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We also updated the styling to clearly differentiate product search results from regular posts or pages.

4. Excluded Unwanted Results

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Certain pages were excluded altogether based on the client’s request — helping keep the results more relevant and conversion-focused.

The Result

Now, when users search, product pages are displayed first, followed by any relevant blog posts or static pages. No more dead ends or confusing results.

Want your WordPress search to highlight your most important content?
Let Integriti Studio optimize your search experience.

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