How to Add ‘shop my post’ Links in WordPress

Do you ever scroll through someone’s blog, see that cute product slider under their photos and think, “How are they doing that… and why does my blog not look like this yet?”

Good news: adding “shop my post” links to your WordPress blog is a lot easier than it looks. You don’t need to be a developer, and you don’t have to rebuild your site from scratch. With the right tools and a simple workflow, you can highlight your outfits, decor, or favourite products in a clean, clickable way that actually helps your readers buy.

In this tutorial, I will walk you through a few different ways to add “shop my post” links in WordPress so you can pick the option that fits your blog, your budget, and your tech comfort level.

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What is a “Shop My Post” section? 

A “shop my post” section is a curated block of products that appears inside or at the end of a blog post. It usually looks like:

• A horizontal slider of product images that your reader can scroll through
• A simple grid of product images with short titles or prices
• A list of text links like “Shop the Post: White Linen Shirt, High Waisted Jeans, Tan Sandals”

Each product is clickable and leads to either:

• A product in your own shop or WooCommerce store, or
• An affiliate link from platforms like LTK, Amazon, or other partners.

The goal is simple: make it ridiculously easy for your reader to go from “I love that” to clicking through to buy.

Before you start: what you’ll need 

You can mix and match these depending on how your blog is set up, but in general, you’ll want:

• A WordPress blog (obviously)
• Either:
  • A plugin that creates product boxes or sliders, or
  • An affiliate tool like LTK / Amazon that gives you embeddable widgets, or
  • A simple “manual” setup using blocks and buttons

You don’t need all three. Start with the method that matches where you are right now.

Option 1: Use an affiliate widget (LTK, Amazon, etc.) 

If you are already using an affiliate network, this is usually the fastest option.

Step 1: Create your widget 

1. Log in to your affiliate platform (for example, LTK, Amazon, or your preferred network).
2. Create a new “shop the post” or product widget.
3. Add the products you mentioned in your blog post.
4. Copy the embed code or the shortcode that the platform gives you.

You will usually end up with something like this:

[some-shortcode-here]

or a small block of HTML / JavaScript.

Step 2: Add the widget to your post in WordPress 

1. In your WordPress editor, place your cursor where you want the “Shop My Post” section to appear.
2. Add a Shortcode block or Custom HTML block.
3. Paste in the code from your affiliate platform.
4. Update or preview your post to make sure it displays correctly.

Step 3: Style your section

To make it feel on-brand:

• Add a simple heading like “Shop the Post” or “Shop My Look” above the widget.
• Keep your headings and spacing consistent from post to post.
• If your theme allows, centre the heading and add a bit of padding above and below so it feels intentional, not like an afterthought.

Option 2: Use a WordPress plugin to create product sliders 

If you prefer a native WordPress setup, or you want to highlight products from your own store, a plugin can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

Look for plugins that offer:

• Product sliders or carousels
• Easy link management (so you can swap links later without editing every post)
• Clean, minimal styling you can tweak

Once you have your plugin installed and activated, the steps usually look like this:

1. Create your products or links inside the plugin.
2. Group them into a “display” or “slider” for one specific blog post.
3. Copy the shortcode the plugin gives you.
4. Paste the shortcode into your blog post where you want the slider to appear.
5. Preview the post and adjust the layout or number of products if needed.

Tip: Save one “default” layout and reuse it so your shop sections look consistent across your blog.

Option 3: Create a simple manual “Shop My Post” block 

If you prefer to keep things lightweight, or you are not using any affiliate tools yet, you can still create a chic “Shop My Post” section manually.

Here is a simple approach using the block editor:

1. Add a heading: “Shop the Post” or “Shop My Favourites”.
2. Insert a Columns block with two or three columns.
3. In each column, add:
   • An Image block with a product photo
   • A short product name
   • A Button block that links to the product page or affiliate link

You can also skip the product photos and create a minimalist list:

• White Linen Shirt – [Shop here]
• High Waisted Jeans – [Shop here]
• Tan Sandals – [Shop here]

This takes a little more manual work, but you stay fully in control of the styling and layout.

Where to place your “Shop My Post” links for the best results 

Placement matters for clicks and conversions. A few ideas to test:

• Directly under your first outfit or product photo
• Just before your conclusion, as a recap of everything you mentioned
• At the very bottom of the post, as a “Shop the Post” section, your readers start to expect

You can also combine them. For example, add a mini “Shop the Look” block under your first image and a full “Shop the Post” section at the bottom of the blog post.

Make your “Shop My Post” section Pinterest‑friendly 

Since you use Pinterest for traffic, make sure your product content works there too:

• Add at least one Pinterest-optimised image that shows the full look or a flatlay of your featured products.
• Use a clear Pinterest title like: “How to Add Shop My Post Links in WordPress (Step by Step)” in your Tasty Pins settings.
• Write a keyword‑rich description that mentions “WordPress blog,” “shop my post,” and “affiliate links,” so Pinterest understands what your pin is about.

Think of your “shop” image as a visual summary of your post. If someone finds that pin on Pinterest, they should instantly know that clicking through will show them exactly how to set this up on their own blog.

Final tips for “Shop My Post” sections that actually convert 

To make your readers more likely to click and buy:

• Keep it simple. Do not overwhelm them with 30 products in one slider. Curate.
• Use clear labels. Make sure the product names match what you mentioned in the post.
• Be honest. Only recommend products you actually like and use. Your audience can feel the difference.
• Stay consistent. Use the same heading style and placement so readers always know where to find your links.

Once you have your first “Shop My Post” section set up, you can reuse the same structure in every new blog post. It becomes part of your content system, not one more thing on your to‑do list.

If you’d like, you can paste your existing body copy here, and I can do a side‑by‑side refinement, but this draft should be ready to drop straight into the post and build around the images and specific tools you use.

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