Shortcode support for managing links on the AI Commerce Cloud e-commerce platform
AI Commerce Cloud supports the use of shortcode tags across all built-in content management tools! This feature is especially valuable for merchants running international eCommerce operations, as it simplifies SEO and helps reduce translation-related issues.
Shortcode support for managing links on the AI Commerce Cloud e-commerce platform
AI Commerce Cloud supports the use of shortcode tags across all built-in content management tools! This feature is especially valuable for merchants running international eCommerce operations, as it simplifies SEO and helps reduce translation-related issues.
Lauri Koskensalo
Head of Growth
2
min read
15.2.2025
Avoid hardcoded links in multilingual content
Shortcode tags can be used to create dynamic links in the content, for example, to categories, manufacturers, and products without having to write the link hardcoded in the content creation tool.
Avoid hardcoded links in multilingual content
Shortcode tags can be used to create dynamic links in the content, for example, to categories, manufacturers, and products without having to write the link hardcoded in the content creation tool.
Avoid hardcoded links in multilingual content
Shortcode tags can be used to create dynamic links in the content, for example, to categories, manufacturers, and products without having to write the link hardcoded in the content creation tool.
The problem with hardcoded links and translations
The problem with hardcoded links is that translation tools do not know the exact URL of the target page in the target language, which can lead to 404 errors on multilingual pages. This is because the translated link does not point to the correct path in that language. Especially for stores that support multiple (even dozens of) languages, updating and managing links manually is extremely labor-intensive, as the content of each link must be reviewed during the translation phase for each target language.
The problem with hardcoded links is that translation tools do not know the exact URL of the target page in the target language, which can lead to 404 errors on multilingual pages. This is because the translated link does not point to the correct path in that language. Especially for stores that support multiple (even dozens of) languages, updating and managing links manually is extremely labor-intensive, as the content of each link must be reviewed during the translation phase for each target language.
The problem with hardcoded links is that translation tools do not know the exact URL of the target page in the target language, which can lead to 404 errors on multilingual pages. This is because the translated link does not point to the correct path in that language. Especially for stores that support multiple (even dozens of) languages, updating and managing links manually is extremely labor-intensive, as the content of each link must be reviewed during the translation phase for each target language.
Automated linking with shortcode tags
Thanks to the new function, the merchant only needs to add the type (type) and identifier (id) of the shortcode tag as translation source content, allowing the backend system to automatically generate the correct link in each language version. This avoids the problem of a hardcoded link that could break during translation. Utilizing this function does not affect site performance at all, thanks to the software architecture used by AI Commerce Cloud.
Thanks to the new function, the merchant only needs to add the type (type) and identifier (id) of the shortcode tag as translation source content, allowing the backend system to automatically generate the correct link in each language version. This avoids the problem of a hardcoded link that could break during translation. Utilizing this function does not affect site performance at all, thanks to the software architecture used by AI Commerce Cloud.
Thanks to the new function, the merchant only needs to add the type (type) and identifier (id) of the shortcode tag as translation source content, allowing the backend system to automatically generate the correct link in each language version. This avoids the problem of a hardcoded link that could break during translation. Utilizing this function does not affect site performance at all, thanks to the software architecture used by AI Commerce Cloud.
Performance considerations and correct syntax
However, please note that for performance reasons, shortcodes must be written with exact syntax. If there are extra spaces or unsupported characters in the shortcode, it will not work. Always make sure the shortcode is written exactly as shown in the documentation and examples.
However, please note that for performance reasons, shortcodes must be written with exact syntax. If there are extra spaces or unsupported characters in the shortcode, it will not work. Always make sure the shortcode is written exactly as shown in the documentation and examples.
However, please note that for performance reasons, shortcodes must be written with exact syntax. If there are extra spaces or unsupported characters in the shortcode, it will not work. Always make sure the shortcode is written exactly as shown in the documentation and examples.
Example of a valid shortcode
[link type="category" id="52"]This can be link text[/link]
The example above shows how a shortcode can point to a category based on the ID. You can create links in the same way for other content types — such as manufacturers or products — simply by changing the type and id values.
[link type="category" id="52"]This can be link text[/link]
The example above shows how a shortcode can point to a category based on the ID. You can create links in the same way for other content types — such as manufacturers or products — simply by changing the type and id values.
[link type="category" id="52"]This can be link text[/link]
The example above shows how a shortcode can point to a category based on the ID. You can create links in the same way for other content types — such as manufacturers or products — simply by changing the type and id values.
Keep your links SEO-friendly across languages
Always ensure the correct shortcode syntax and proper placement within the content across different languages. With this new shortcode support, AI Commerce Cloud helps you maintain intact links and functional SEO — even on large-scale international stores.
Always ensure the correct shortcode syntax and proper placement within the content across different languages. With this new shortcode support, AI Commerce Cloud helps you maintain intact links and functional SEO — even on large-scale international stores.
Always ensure the correct shortcode syntax and proper placement within the content across different languages. With this new shortcode support, AI Commerce Cloud helps you maintain intact links and functional SEO — even on large-scale international stores.
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