Amazon Reloaded
Amazon Reloaded provides a new metabox on the posting interface which allows bloggers to quickly and easily link to items on Amazon from their blog.
Amazon Reloaded is a replacement for WP-Amazon and was created after the core upgrade to WordPress 2.5. This upgrade completely broke WP-Amazon which was, at the time, a very popular plugin. We saw a need, jumped in to help the community, and couldn’t be happier with the results.
Over the last 2 years, Amazon Reloaded has been downloaded over 20,000 times. The plugin has allowed users to create everything from full review sites to the occasional blog post with a product link in it. The plugin fully supports the new AWS signing requirements and also handles affiliate linking if you enter your Amazon Associates id.
Amazon Reloaded takes advantage of the Amazon Web Services platform to do searches directly from a site’s posting interface. It creates a custom meta box containing a search field and Amazon index selector and utilizes jQuery’s AJAX capabilities to do dynamic searching and result population without leaving the page.
This plugin is no longer supported. If you are having problems with the plugin, my recommendation is to purchase EasyAzon a plugin the replicates and enhances the functionality of this open source plugin. I developed it for a client and I have to say that it is pretty awesome.
Hi Nick,
I still learning about your great plugin. Just wondering, how to also output another Amazon.com’s data item – the editorial review – from your plugin?
I’m not an expert on PHP but I guess you should add something into the handleAjaxSearchRequest() function, perhaps? Any suggesstions?
Thanks in advance.
Dear Nick,
I already installed Amazon Reloaded for WordPress and seted up Amazon Affiliate ID and has a word seting saved.
When I would like to post an Amazon product from Add new page , it has ” You have not yet set up your Amazon credentials. In order to search for products using the Amazon Reloaded for WordPress plugin, you should do so now.”
What that means? What should I do next?
I look forward to hearing from you soon and thank you in advance for your supporting me.
Best regards,
June/Nataorn
Hi Nick,
thanks for taking care of this important plugin.
Michael (Germany)
@Baju – You would need to hook into the handleAjaxSearchRequest function and change the item group that is returned from the request to Amazon. After that you’d go through and change the frontend JavaScript to make sure the editorial review gets inserted.
@Nataorn.A – This problem should be resolved.
@Michael – You’re welcome!
Thanks for the great plug-in! My book review blog died quite awhile ago when WP-Amazon also died. I accidently found this plug-in a couple of days ago and am thrilled with it!
I do have one suggestion: entering a book name into the plug-in doesn’t always find the right item (it helps if you look up an item on Amazon first and then enter the title exactly as it appears there). It would be very useful to also be able to enter the ISBN or ASIN to find items too.
Thanks again for the great plug-in!
@Great Plug-in – Thanks for the comments! I have considered adding some way to query by ASIN/ISBN, but haven’t found a great way to do it UI-wise. If I figure something out, I’ll definitely add that feature.
Hi Nick
Have tried several times now and keep getting this message when I try to activate. Have checked PHP5.
Really keen to get it working as it looks great …
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_OBJECT_OPERATOR in /homepages/40/d223531664/htdocs/WappingWPR/wp-content/plugins/amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress/amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress.php on line 87
I know this is going to sound weird, but you’re probably running the plugin in PHP 4 mode. The line you are referring to uses a syntax called method chaining only available in PHP 5. Please double check with your host regarding PHP version.
Hi Nick
Thanks for the reply – I double checked and was told this (sorry it doesn’t mean much to me) about PHP 5 (I use 1&1 as a host if that helps):
While the PHP developers have done their utmost to ensure compatibility, we cannot
guarantee that PHP 4 scripts will function 100% correctly under PHP 5.
Please note that in contrast to PHP 4, the default for the variable RegisterGlobals and allow_url_fopen is “off”.
By default Apache uses PHP 4 for .php extension. If you don’t want to rename all your
scripts to .php5 you can do the following:
Create a .htaccess file and place the following line AddType x-mapp-php5 .php in it.
This will tell Apache to use PHP 5 instead of PHP 4 for the extension .php in the
directory the .htaccess is placed and all sub-directories under it.
Thanks again
Vickie
Vikie, if you’re using WordPress pretty permalinks, you should already have a .htaccess file in your site’s directory. Open that file and insert the line that your host pointed out: “AddType x-mapp-php5 .php” at the end of the file. Then, save the file and the plugin should work appropriately.
Much appreciated and sorry for being a bit clueless, but it worked …perfect, thank you
Vickie
Nick, excellent Plugin. This is highly appreciated therefore I would like to thank you for making this possible.
I would love to see the possibility to configure multiple Amazon Accounts (Germany, UK, France, …) and quickly jump between them via a pulldown menue in the dashboard.
Now I’ve got this working perfectly am using it on another site – brilliant plugin.
Thank you
This is awesome! So simple to use, and so effective.
Thank you so much
Get the following error when trying to activate the plug in …
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_OBJECT_OPERATOR in /nfs/c06/h02/mnt/90102/domains/blog.passtheboards.com/html/wp-content/plugins/amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress/amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress.php on line 87
Please upgrade to PHP 5
Hi,
what has changed between V 5.0.2 & 5.0.6?
Are there important changes? Because we’re using a modified version and must re-run our changes ofter the update ;)
Best Regards,
Manuel
BTW: This is a great plug-in! I miss some functions (multiple accounts for more than one country / several IDs) but it’s not really important.
@Manuel – No important changes. Mostly just bug fixes. If you’ve got an updated copy you’re happy with, you should probably stick with it.
I am having problems similar to Nataorn, with version 5.0.6, and WordPress 3.0. When I click on save settings after entering the API information, the fields just go back to blank. No error messages or success messages are displayed, but when go to add post it has a note at top saying the settings need updating.
@Rodney This should have been fixed. I’ll check it out though.
I downloaded and installed the plugin yesterday. Since then I have been unable to search for any product without getting the following returned:
Unfortunately, an error occurred. Please try again.
How can I get past this to see how this plugin performs?
Is there any way to use this plugin with amazon’s shoe site, endless.com?
PS i love the plugin
@Ryan – No way right now. Not sure if they offer an API, but I can check it out if you’d like.
Hi Nick,
Any way to use this plugin to allow non-registered users to search. So to allow site visitors to use this search instead of the posting interface inside admin section.
Sounds like a great plug-in..thx!!
@Alex – Unfortunately there is no way to do that. If you’d like the plugin extended, please let me know and maybe we can work something out.
My metabox is gone! I tried to pull it up on the page cause it was the last metabox so I had to scroll a lot and suddenly it was gone. Tried the same on another site with the same result.
I’ve deleted the plugin and installed it anew but no difference. Someone any ideas on how to solve this?
@femke – Did you hide it using the “Screen Options” tab at the top of the admin page?
ha Nick,
No, I just pulled it up on the page.
When you hover above a metabox it shows that little 4 arrow square, and then you can drag it up to another place between the metaboxes. That was what I tried to do.
After I lost it I did try to restore it trough the “screen option tag”. It still shows the possibility to put the metabox reloaded on or off but doing so did not change anything on the screen.
This is an interesting problem. I’ll look into it.
heh,heh… it’s funny to read the difference between people! I would never call this kind of problems interesting. Hope you ll find something! I really loved your plugin best out of the 10 amazon plugs I used.
Hi
I have activated this plugin but when I had the amazon:
tracking ID
Amazon Secret Key
Amazon API Key (Access Key ID)
and then test the details it says the details are incorrect. I have triple checked and created new keys in amazon but get the same message.
Would this need to be flagged up here or with amazon?
Many Thanks
Vicki
@Vicki – Try reversing the order in which you put the keys in.
NIck
Thanks for coming back so quickly.
If you mean put the secret key in the access key ID and the access key ID in the secret key box I’ve tried that and still no joy….:-(
Any more ideas?
Thanks
Vicki
I am having the same problem as Vicki. I went in today to set up Reloaded on a new site and it says my IDs are incorrect. I went back to double check on two previous sites on which I use Reloaded and it says the info for those is incorrect as well – although it registered fine when I initially set up those accounts. I even tried a brand new Access and Secret Key, but those were both rejected as well.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bridget
@Vicki + @Bridget I’m not sure what the problem is. Amazon may have changed their API, but I won’t have the time to check it out for about another week. If you can just hold on until then, I’ll do my best.
Same problem as the two previous posters…
FYI: I just now also installed another plugin that works with both keys (Now Reading Reloaded) and no problem there…
@Aernout – Thanks for letting me know. Like I said, I don’t know when I’ll be able to get a fix out, but it is on my radar.
I am having the same problem I have tried to get this to work several times now. My asumtion is that wordpress updated to a new version. Which is why I actually prefer older versions of wordpress. I also always never update them once I create them. However in this case this is a brand new site using the newest version of wordpress. My guess is that it is with wordpress and not the api keys or the secrete keys. This is just my guess though.
I have used your plug in on a couple of sites before creating this one, and it has worked great. Thanks so much for making the process so easy!
My issue is this time, it is not so easy. After installing and saving changes, once I check plug in it says, “Your credentials seem to be incorrect. Please check them and try again.”
They are the same credentials I have always used. Any ideas on whats going on?
@Victoria I’m sorry for your inconvenience. There seems to have been an update on Amazon’s end that caused the plugin to break. I won’t have a chance to really fix it for a while but I’ll work on it when I can.
When ever I test my Credentials is says, Your credentials seem to be incorrect. Please check them and try again.
I put them in ten time and they work in other plugins, Also if I was to post a page I can search for item on amazon, I am not sure if they show up on my site though.
If I can search and they show up can I ingnore this error?
Brad
@Brad – I’m sorry for your problems. I’ll take a look when I get a chance.
I am having the same problem as Vicki, Bridget and Pete where I have tripled checked my secret access key and access key id and when I test them out, it comes back with invalid. It’s a bummer because I am excited to use this plug-in.
Any update on a fix to this problem?
Thanks!
I too am having the same problem as the other here with not being able to update the credentials.
@Jason @Alecia Still haven’t had a chance to look at it, but will hopefuly be able to check it out soon.
I keep getting a notice that my credentials are incorrect. I’ve tried changing the order of entering theboxes, I tried generating new API codes….any ideas? I’m on WordPress version 3.0.2
Your credentials seem to be incorrect. Please check them and try again. Does anyone have found the right solution?
Regards
The plugin works great on aboutfreelancewriting.com and not at all on oldfatbroadsloseweight.com – both are on thesis… any idea why?
Thanks
I’m having the same issue with my credentials said to be incorrect. But I’m wondering if the plugin isn’t actually working correctly. I see my tracking ID showing up in the Amazon links. I’m just getting started and not having any Amazon sales, but maybe someone can verify whether sales are still being credited correctly even with their credentials being reported as incorrect.
Hi Nick Thanks for a great plugin. What do I need to do to get it to work with Custom Post Types?
Thanks,
Gregg
@Gregg – Copy the line
add_meta_box('amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress', __('Amazon Reloaded'), array($this, 'displayMetaBox'), 'post');and change the string ‘post’ to be whatever custom post type you want to enable.Hi,
So what is up if the program keeps telling me my Amazon numbers are incorrect? I’m using the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key numbers.
Have cut and pasted, closed and reopened blog.
Ideas?
Thanks, John
Hi,
I’m getting the invalid credentials issue as well. Clicks seem to be registering on the amazon associates site, but I’m still wondering if there’s a fix just in case it’s screwing something else up. My click rate has stayed about the same, but sales have disappeared completely. My concern is that if there’s something in the plugin that isn’t working quite right that it’s crediting the clicks, but is not placing the cookies properly and therefore not crediting any sales properly.
Hi Nick
I have used Amazon Reloaded on a number of blogs with no hitch at all. But I have started to get an error message from all the blogs when I click the check the credentials button – even on old blogs that work perfectly and earn money via amazon. I do have the current version of WP installed and wonder if that is the issue. All the data required is correct and has not changed.
Any ideas and are you planning on covering current versions of WP?
Thanks
Alex
@Alex – The problem is only with the verification procedure. You can continue to use the plugin just fine until I fix it, but you’ll just have to deal with it telling you your credentials are wrong.
Thanks Nick – especially for such a quick reply. Look forward to the fix, this is truly the best Amazon plugin.
All The Best
Alex
Hey Nick, just a little feedback on something I just noticed.
When using the search box under the wp post editor for amazon reloaded it returned ASINs for products that Amazon says don’t exist. Nothing dramatic, just different colors.
That’s it.
All The Best
Alex
Where in the ASW do you find the API key and Amazon secret code?
Hi Nick:
I’m having trouble installing this plug in on the latest WP.
I get an error message with the api and secret keys, even though I copied them directly from Amazon. What can I do?
And are there instruction for use anywhere?
@Judith – I’m sorry but that is a known bug that I won’t have time to fix anytime soon
I loaded this plugin and am trying to search Amazon. I keep getting this error:
Unfortunately, an error occurred. Please try again.
Nick
I have the same problem as Judith:
I’m having trouble installing this plug in on the latest WP.
I get an error message with the api and secret keys, even though I copied them directly from Amazon. What can I do?
I think yours is the simplest plugin for beginners like me….wish you could set it right soon……
Nick,
Add me to the list of people who are “very impressed with plugin but credentials not being verified”.
Are you, or anybody else, able to verify whether sales are still being credited correctly even with their credentials being reported as incorrect.
Neill
……and I forgot to mention, do you have a target date for when the credentials issue will fixed.
Neill
@Neill – No I do not have a target date for when it will be fixed. Paying work comes before open source things like this.
Hi,
I’m sorry but my credentials keep getting rejected.
I’ve checked over and over again but can’t get
this to work.
What should I do? I’d love to have this plugin work.
Steve
Ok, sorry, never mind my previous comment. It’s a known issue.
So let me rephrase my question:
what do I need the AWS keys for if the plugin
seems to work with my associate id/tag/key?
thanks
steve
@Steve – The AWS keys ensure access. The only reason you’re getting an error message is because Amazon deprecated the API call that I was using to check the credentials. They still work everywhere else.
Thanks for this really time saving plugin. Is it possible to pull in prices and reviews from Amazon or is there another plugin that does that?
There is another plugin that does that, but I can’t recall off the top of my head what it does.
I have rectified the issue that so many of you had. Please update to see the fix in action.
I just saw your update news and upgraded the plugin and hit the Check credentials button…Success!
Thanks Nick
i keep getting this message (Your credentials seem to be incorrect. Please check them and try again.)when i click save and test credentials,but i have doubled checked my keys they are both correct
Would it be possible to add an option in the drop down menu for Instant Video? (Amazon’s version of Netflix…)
Hi,
i have installed Amazon Reloaded for WordPress when i am going to setup the settings i got this error “Fatal error: Call to undefined function screen_icon() in /home/chadfish/public_html/TAXFORMINSTRUCTIONS.COM/wp-content/plugins/amazon-reloaded-for-wordpress/views/settings.php on line 11″
pleas help me
At this point my suggestion is to buy EasyAzon – an upgraded version of this plugin that adds a bunch more features and a more intuitive interface. Buy it at easyazon.com
I have a question about the download. The selections made by Amazon are too short. I know that there are many more available books and prooducts. The question, how am I able to access to be able to place on my site and also is there anyway to gain spacing in between? Thanks…Jim
@james – Please purchase the EasyAzon plugin – http://easyazon.com – as this open source plugin is no longer supported.
Looks like I came in too late here as it keeps saying the api and secret keys do not match even though I have the aws tab open. Wish I knew about this earlier.
@Bill – I recommend you purchase the EasyAzon plugin – http://eazyazon.com – as this open source plugin is no longer supported. I just finished dev on a HUGE update for EasyAzon that adds pagination, insertion of Call to Action buttons and more. I highly recommend it.
Hello,
The message “Your credentials seem to be incorrect. Please check them and try again” returns the time and I can not enter the correct information.
I think my problem is the “Amazon Associates ID”.
Please help.
Thank you.
WP 3.3.1
@franck – My suggestion at this point is to purchase the EasyAzon plugin from EasyAzon.com. It is more full featured and is guaranteed to work.
This plugin is not working all that shows on my blog is the text link
@Celia – This plugin is no longer supported – I recommend buying the plugin EasyAzon (http://easyazon.com)
@Celia: I found a work-around. Just follow the support-thread here http://wordpress.org/support/topic/772998 or read My post here: http://www.onkel-thoms.de/2012/04/09/wordpress-plugin-amazon-reloaded-no-pictures/
This solves the issue for the moment. I think about changing the code and submit it to the svn. Maybe you can change these 2 lines and release a fixed version, Nick? I know, the plugin is not longer supported and I should buy a commercial version…
@Thomas – Thanks for continuing to support the plugin as I don’t really have the time nor inclination. I really do recommend purchasing EasyAzon as it is full of other features that you’ll probably find useful and is actively supported so you don’t have to waste your time working around bugs.
I bought the EasyAzon plugin and use it now on several sites, but if the above workaround works (thanks, Thomas!), I’ll keep Amazon Reloaded around on others I haven’t updated yet… EasyAzon works well and may be appealing to some / most, but I really like the simple functionality of Amazon Reloaded; the direct, editable links and the image choices – in that way, EasyAzon actually took away some very useful features, for me at least. That is, if EasyAzon is supposed to be an upgraded version of Amazon Reloaded.
I’m keeping the paid plugin because it’s updated and I can get images through Amazon’s API without having to write my own code, but it’s disappointing that some of the functionality of Amazon Reloaded was done away with.
@Jeff – Thanks for buying EasyAzon and I’m glad you like it. The purpose of that plugin was to make it so people didn’t have to edit their HTML. It sounds like the target customer may be different then you.
I’m also pleased that you like Amazon Reloaded so much. I hardly ever hear that – mostly I just get complaints :)