By using the shortcode attribute bestseller you can display an automated list of the best selling products of a specific product category.
What do I need? #
- Search terms (keywords)
alternatively a browse node (see Use Browse Nodes)
Important note: Due to the new Amazon API v5 it is currently not possible to use a Browse Node ID. As soon as Amazon extends its API, we will be able to implement the function again. More information about the new Amazon API can be found here.
Here you can find all product groups available for Bestsellers.
Displaying a bestseller list #
Using keywords #
Shortcode
[amazon bestseller="4k monitor" items="2"]
Output
By adding the attribute “items” you can specify the amount of products to be displayed. The default amount is 10.
Using browse nodes #
[amazon bestseller="BROWSE_NODE_ID" items="2"]
When using a browse node, Amazon’s API returns a maximum amount of 10 products.
Main groups e.g. “Music” must be more specified, by using at least the first group child e.g. “Music – Pop”
The shortcodes above can be extended by adding further "attributes". We prepared an overview of all shortcodes and adjustments for the Amazon Affiliate WordPress plugin.