Display your Talkadot data anywhere on your site
This plugin gives you a set of shortcodes to turn your Talkadot data—engagement, testimonials, stats, and events—into clean, visual proof across your website.
Overview
All shortcodes pull from:
- Your saved Talkadot shortlink (profile name)
- Synced data stored in your site
Before using any shortcode:
- Add your shortlink in Settings
- Run a sync (or enable cron)
- Select active metrics/testimonials in admin
Engagement & Stats
Engagement Breakdown Widget
Show multiple engagement metrics as animated bars
[tdot_engagement_breakdown] Displays a stacked bar view like:
- Actionable
- Engaging
- Inspiring
- Interactive
- etc.
Controlled by:
Selections in Stats → Engagement Breakdown
Event Planner Engagement Breakdown Widget
Show how event planners rate you
[tdot_event_planner_engagement_breakdown] Displays planner-specific metrics (from Talkadot planner data).
Controlled by:
Selections in Stats → Event Planner Engagement
Engagement Widget
Highlight one specific strength
[tdot_engagement_widget type="engaging"] Parameter:
- type (required) — engagement metric (lowercase)
Examples:
[tdot_engagement_widget type="actionable"][tdot_engagement_widget type="engaging"][tdot_engagement_widget type="fun"][tdot_engagement_widget type="inspiring"][tdot_engagement_widget type="interactive"] 
Valuable Widget
Show % of attendees who found your talk valuable
[tdot_valuable_widget] Displays:
- Doughnut chart
- Total attendees
- Number of events
Would See Again
Show audience rebooking intent
[tdot_would_see_again_widget] Displays:
- % who would attend again
- Total attendees + events
Would Rehire
Show planner rehire intent
[tdot_would_rehire] Displays:
- % of planners who would rehire you
- Based on event feedback
Achieved Event Goals
[tdot_objectives_widget] Displays:
- % of events where goals were achieved
- Attendee + event context
Talks Given
Show your delivery mix (in-person vs virtual)
[tdot_talks_given_widget] Displays:
- % in-person vs virtual
- Total number of events
Events
Events Table
Display your past events as a clickable table
[tdot_events] Displays:
- Date
- Organization
- Talk title
- Rating (%)
- Response count
Each row links directly to the Talkadot event page.
Testimonials
Testimonials Grid
Display audience or planner testimonials
[tdot_testimonials] Parameters:
- type (optional)
- audience (default): displays audience testimonials
- host (event planners): displays event planner testimonials
- limit (optional): limits the number for testimonials displayed to not exceed this number
Examples:
[tdot_testimonials][tdot_testimonials type="audience"][tdot_engagement_widget type="fun"][tdot_testimonials type="host"][tdot_testimonials type="host" limit="6"] Behavior:
- Only shows selected (active) testimonials from admin
- Falls back to:
- “Attendee” (audience)
- “Event Planner” (host)
How It All Works Together
| Feature | Controlled In Admin |
|---|---|
|
Engagement bars |
Stats → Engagement |
|
Planner metrics |
Stats → Planner Engagement |
|
Testimonials |
Testimonials tab |
|
Events |
Events tab |
|
Colors / styling |
Settings |
Common Issues
Nothing shows:
- Make sure your shortlink is set
- Run a sync
- Confirm data exists in admin tabs
Engagement widget not working:
- Check type is lowercase
- Confirm that metric exists in your data
Testimonials missing:
- Ensure they are marked active
Recommended Usage (Strategic)
- Use Engagement Breakdown once per page (hero or mid-page)
- Use Engagement Widgets to reinforce key traits throughout
- Pair Testimonials + Stats widgets for stronger credibility
- Use Events table for planners who want proof of experience
Summary
These shortcodes are designed to turn your Talkadot profile into embedded proof across your site—not just a link buyers have to click.
Used correctly, they:
- Reinforce credibility
- Reduce friction in the buying decision
- Make your impact visible without explanation
