Portfolio Pro Advance — Knowledge Base
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Portfolio Pro Advance is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to showcase your portfolio items with professional layouts, customizable meta fields, and seamless Elementor integration. It supports both free and Pro features, offering flexible display options for any portfolio need.
2. Getting Started
Installation: Upload and activate the plugin from the WordPress dashboard or manually via FTP.
Creating Portfolio Items: Use the custom post type
portfolio_proto add your projects.Adding Meta Fields: Add custom meta details such as Client, Budget, Location, Team, and Timeline in the portfolio editor.
Pro Features: Unlock additional layouts, taxonomies, custom fields, and analytics via license activation.
3. Elementor Compatibility
The plugin is fully compatible with Elementor.
When editing a portfolio item in Elementor, your title, description, and custom meta fields will automatically display in the content area.
You can use Elementor widgets such as the Post Content widget to render portfolio content along with meta fields.
No extra widgets are required for the plugin meta fields; they render via WordPress filters.
If you build custom portfolio templates in Elementor, ensure the Post Content widget is included to see meta fields.
4. Layouts
Free Layouts
List View: Clean vertical list of portfolio items with titles and descriptions.
Justified Gallery: Responsive justified grid layout showcasing images evenly.
Pro Layouts (Requires License)
Grid Layout: Traditional grid with hover effects and overlays.
Masonry Layout: Pinterest-style masonry layout with flexible item heights.
Carousel (Upcoming): Sliding carousel layout for dynamic presentations.
Switching Layouts
Layout selection is done in the plugin Settings Page or via shortcode parameter.
The layout affects both archive pages and shortcode output.
5. Shortcode Usage
Basic Shortcode : portfolio_pro (Make sure it is wrapped in [ ] )
Displays portfolio items using the default settings.
Common
Parameters
Basic Shortcode : portfolio_pro (Make sure it is wrapped in [ ] )
Displays portfolio items using the default settings.
Common Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
layout | Choose layout: list, justified, grid, masonry | portfolio_pro layout="grid" |
posts_per_page | Number of portfolio items to display | portfolio_pro posts_per_page="6" |
category | Filter by portfolio category slug | portfolio_pro category="branding" |
tag | Filter by portfolio tag slug | portfolio_pro tag="web-design" |
group | Filter by portfolio group slug (Pro only) | portfolio_pro group="featured" |
orderby | Order results (date, title, rand, etc.) | portfolio_pro orderby="title" |
order | Sort direction: ASC or DESC |
|
Example
Display 8 items in grid layout from the “branding” category:
portfolio_pro layout=”grid” posts_per_page=”8″ category=”branding”
6. License & Activation
License Key: Purchased licenses unlock Pro features and priority support.
Go to Portfolio Pro > License in your dashboard.
Enter your license key and click Activate.
License Validation: The plugin verifies your license with the remote server.
Deactivating License: You can deactivate from the same screen to move license to another site.
Automatic Updates: Licensed users receive plugin updates directly via WordPress.
License Support: One license is valid for one domain; multisite licenses available.
7. Custom Meta Fields
Custom meta fields appear automatically below the portfolio description.
Pro meta fields include:
Client
Budget
Location
Team Members
Timeline
Private Visibility
Meta fields work regardless of Elementor usage and are styled consistently.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need Elementor to use this plugin?
No. The plugin works with or without Elementor. Elementor support just enhances editing flexibility.
Can I use my own custom layouts?
The plugin supports custom layouts through shortcode parameters and WordPress template overrides.
How do I add portfolio categories and tags?
Categories and tags are custom taxonomies registered by the plugin and can be added in the portfolio editor sidebar.
Why don’t my Pro features show up?
Ensure your license is activated and valid. Check the License page for status.
Can I display portfolios on any page?
Yes, use the portfolio_pro shortcode with optional parameters anywhere.
How can I style the portfolio layouts?
The plugin provides CSS classes for layouts. You can add custom CSS via your theme or Customizer.
Is there an API for external access?
Yes, the plugin offers REST API endpoints for portfolio data (Pro feature).
9. Troubleshooting
Meta fields not showing? Check if the post type is correct and meta is saved.
Layouts look broken? Clear cache and ensure no conflicting CSS.
License issues? Re-enter your license key and check your internet connection.
Support: Contact support at Plugin Support
10. Roadmap & Future Features
Carousel layout.
Advanced filtering and AJAX loading.
Elementor Pro widget for portfolio grids.
Export portfolio data in CSV/JSON.