Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that navigating the complexities of our advanced grid building software may raise some questions. This page is designed to provide you with quick and comprehensive answers to the most common inquiries we receive. Whether you're a seasoned user or just getting started, our aim is to ensure that you have all the information you need to make the most of our platform. If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team.

How do i change between grids, carousels, accordions, lists, etc
We have a page in our documentation page that answers this very questions.
What if I lose my license?
If you've misplaced your license, you can retrieve it from our license management page. Simply enter the email address you registered with, and we will send the key to you. If you have changed your email address, please contact us, and we will assist you.
What personal information does Advanced Grid Builder keep?
We value your privacy. The only personal detail we retain is your email address. We do not store any credit card information or name details in our system, and we never share your email with anyone.
Will I receive marketing emails from Advanced Grid Builder?
No, Advanced Grid Builder does not send marketing or feature upgrade emails. We respect your inbox and believe that if you wish to hear from us, you can choose to visit our website. We publish release notes on our blog for your convenience.
Can I continue using the plugin after my license expires?
Yes, you can continue using the plugin even after your license expires. The plugin will function without any restrictions. However, please be aware that if you are no longer receiving updates, there is a potential risk that future changes to WordPress may affect the functionality of the plugin. Also, you will not receive any feature updates.
What happens when my license expires?
Your license key enables you to download plugin updates through WordPress. Please note that one-year licenses will cease to receive updates after the one-year period, but you can continue to use the plugin without any restrictions even after the license expires.
How many websites can I use my license key on?
Your license key is valid for a specific number of websites. You're welcome to use it on any of your own websites or on those you're directly building for a client. However, please note that the license key should only be installed by the purchaser and cannot be shared.
Where Does AGB get its data from in WordPress
The Advanced Grid Builder (AGB) is a powerful and versatile tool that allows you to create dynamic content grids from various types of WordPress content. It's designed to be user-friendly and versatile, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced WordPress users. But how does AGB get data from WordPress? To understand this, we need to delve into the process and explore some key concepts.

Understanding the Basics

Before we get into the specifics, it's important to understand a few key concepts. WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS), which is a software application that allows users to build and manage their own websites without needing to know how to code. This is achieved through a user-friendly interface that lets you create and manage your content in a visual way.WordPress is built around the concept of 'posts', which are individual pieces of content. Everything you create in WordPress, whether it's a blog post, a page, or a media file, is technically a 'post'. This might seem confusing at first, but it's a fundamental aspect of how WordPress works.

Posts and Pages

In WordPress, 'posts' and 'pages' are two different types of content. Posts are typically used for blog entries and are displayed in reverse chronological order on your site. They're dynamic and are often updated regularly. Pages, on the other hand, are static and are not affected by the date. They're typically used for content that doesn't change very often, like an 'About Us' page.However, under the hood, both posts and pages are stored in the same way in the WordPress database. They are both 'posts', just with different 'post types'. This is a key concept to understand, as it's fundamental to how AGB gets data from WordPress.

The WP_Query Function

AGB uses a function called WP_Query to retrieve posts from the WordPress database. WP_Query is a powerful function that allows you to query the database and retrieve posts based on various criteria. For example, you can use WP_Query to retrieve all posts of a certain post type, or all posts that belong to a certain category.WP_Query is a key part of how AGB gets data from WordPress. It's what allows AGB to retrieve the specific posts that you want to display in your grid. By using WP_Query, AGB can create dynamic grids that display exactly the content you want them to.

The Query Source Setting

The 'Query Source' setting in AGB is the main setting that connects WordPress and AGB. This setting allows you to specify the WordPress data source that will be used to populate your grid. There are four options available:
  1. Post Type: This option allows you to choose a specific WordPress post type to populate your grid. The dropdown menu will be prepopulated with all registered WordPress default and custom post types.
  2. Taxonomy: This option allows you to populate your grid with terms from a selected taxonomy. A taxonomy in WordPress is a way of grouping posts together. The most common taxonomies are categories and tags, but you can also create your own custom taxonomies.
  3. Media Library: This option allows you to populate your grid with content from the WordPress Media Library, which is where all your uploaded images, videos, and other media files are stored.
  4. Loop: This option will populate your grid based on the current query source applied to the WordPress Loop. The Loop is the main mechanism in WordPress that outputs posts.
Depending on your Query Source selection, additional fields may appear that allow you to filter the query source to a set of taxonomy terms.

Making it All Work Together

So, how does all this link together? When you create a grid in AGB, you choose a Query Source. This tells AGB where to get the data from. AGB then uses the WP_Query function to retrieve the relevant posts from the WordPress database. These posts are then displayed in your grid.For example, if you choose 'Post Type' as your Query Source and select 'Page', AGB will use WP_Query to retrieve all your pages from the WordPress database. These pages will then be displayed in your grid. This is a simple example, but the possibilities are endless. You could create a grid that displays all posts from a certain category, or all images from your Media Library.In addition to the Query Source, AGB also provides various other settings that allow you to customise your grid. For example, you can choose how many posts to display, how to sort them, and what information to display for each post. This gives you a lot of control over how your grid looks and functions.

The Power of AGB

The power of AGB lies in its flexibility and versatility. By leveraging the power of WordPress and WP_Query, AGB allows you to create dynamic content grids that can display any type of content you want. Whether you want to create a simple blog post grid, a complex portfolio gallery, or anything in between, AGB has you covered.But AGB isn't just powerful; it's also easy to use. Despite its complexity under the hood, AGB provides a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to create and manage your grids. This makes it a great choice for both beginners and experienced WordPress users.

Conclusion

In conclusion, AGB is a powerful tool that leverages the flexibility of WordPress to create dynamic content grids. By understanding how AGB gets data from WordPress, you can make the most of this plugin and create grids that perfectly suit your needs. Whether you're a beginner just starting out with WordPress, or an experienced user looking for a powerful grid builder, AGB is a great choice. Its combination of power, flexibility, and ease of use make it a standout option for creating dynamic content grids in WordPress.
Can I use AGB with any WordPress theme?
Yes, AGB supports all themes including Divi, Elementor, Astra, Blogus, Neve, OceanWP, and WordPress native themes.
Can I equalize cell and title heights in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to equalize cell and title heights dynamically with JavaScript.
Can I add custom CSS styles in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to inject freeform CSS using pre-populated or custom selectors.
Can I customize the ‘Load More’ button in AGB?
Yes, the 'Load More' button is customizable in the Pro version of AGB.
Can I control how additional cells are loaded in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to control how additional cells are loaded. You can use a manual button or AJAX load more.
Can I control how featured images are displayed in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to control how featured images are displayed. You can show, hide, position them, set them as cell background, create gallery slideshows, and apply hover transitions.
Can I control the content of grid cells in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to control the content of grid cells. You can include basic post fields and categories, ACF fields, WooCommerce fields, custom taxonomies, and social media links.
Can I control the formatting of terms in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to control the formatting of terms. You can also customize spacing and separators.
Can I control the featured image in AGB?
Yes, AGB allows you to control the featured image. You can configure srcset or specify specific thumbnail sizes.
Can I use AGB to create responsive grid layouts?
Yes, AGB allows you to create responsive grid layouts with customizable flex columns, horizontal fill, vertical fill, fixed-width cells, responsive controls, custom gaps, and custom breakpoints.
Can I add animations
Yes, Advanced Grid Builder (AGB) does include animations. In fact, the Pro version of AGB offers a variety of animation styles for transitions. This feature allows you to create dynamic, engaging content grids that not only display your content beautifully but also add an interactive element to your pages. The animations can enhance the user experience, making your website more engaging and visually appealing.
Can I control the aspect ratio of images and cells in AGB?
Yes, you can control the aspect ratio of images and cells in AGB. You can fit them to content or specify a fixed aspect ratio.
Does AGB support WooCommerce?
Yes, AGB supports WooCommerce. It can display price fields, sold badges, and sort by price.
Can I control the content of the hover tooltip?
Yes, you can control the content of the hover tooltip. You can set it to display the post title, custom text, or disable it.
Can I use AGB to create a lightbox gallery?
Yes, AGB allows you to create a lightbox gallery of post featured images.
Can I filter the grid content?
Yes, AGB offers a dynamic filter widget that allows you to filter by any taxonomy term with dynamic in-page filtering or archive page linking.
Does AGB offer SEO features?
Yes, AGB offers customizable title tags for SEO purposes.
Can I add social media buttons to my grid?
Yes, AGB allows you to add social media buttons like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and image download.
Can I control the click behavior of the grid cells?
Yes, you can control the click behavior of the grid cells. You can set it to link to the post, open a gallery lightbox, link buttons, custom link, or disable it.
Can I customize the look and feel of the grid?
Yes, AGB offers a variety of style presets and CSS attributes that you can use to customize the look and feel of your grid.
What themes does AGB support?
AGB supports all themes including Divi, Elementor, Astra, Blogus, Neve, OceanWP, and WordPress native themes.
What kind of support does AGB offer for other plugins?
AGB supports other plugins like WooCommerce, Relevanssi, Advanced Custom Fields, Custom Post Types UI, and more.
Does AGB support AJAX load more functionality?
Yes, the Pro version of AGB supports AJAX load more functionality.
Can I sort the grid content?
Yes, you can sort the grid content by various parameters such as title, date, ID, and WooCommerce price.
Can I control the number of posts displayed in the grid?
Yes, you can control the number of posts displayed in the grid by setting the 'Max posts' and 'Page size' parameters.
What types of content can AGB handle?
AGB can handle posts, pages, attachments, projects, products, and other post types. It can also work with taxonomies and the media library.
What is the AGB Pro version?
The AGB Pro version is a premium version of the plugin that offers additional features and capabilities, such as more theme presets, animation styles, and customizable controls.
How can I edit my AGB grid?
After saving and viewing the page or post as a logged-in administrator, you can click the edit gear icon to configure your grid.
How do I add an AGB grid to my page or post?
You can add the AGB grid to any page or post by adding the shortcode [agb id=unique-id] your content.
What is the Advanced Grid Builder (AGB)?
AGB is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create content grids, galleries, lists, menus, and more. It can generate dynamic content from your posts, pages, media library, taxonomies, and other WordPress content.