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Test the Shortcode in a Fresh Draft Page

Thanks for testing it thoroughly — if the shortcode is in the post, the campaign is marked Published, and you’ve cleared cache + checked in other browsers, but it’s still not showing

Then we’ve got a deeper issue, but don’t worry — here’s how we crack it open step-by-step 🔧


🕵️‍♂️ Let’s Isolate the Problem:

✅ 1. Test the Shortcode in a Fresh Draft Page

Let’s see if the problem is with that specific blog post, or with the shortcode/campaign itself.

Try this:

  • Go to Pages > Add New
  • Title it “Test Optin Form”
  • Paste only this:
[optin-monster-inline slug="c0el71wx2czqxwxoim"]
  • Publish the page
  • View it in a private browser

👉 Does the form show up on this blank test page?


✅ 2. Temporarily Switch to Auto Mode

In your OptinMonster campaign’s Output Settings, try this:

  • Change from Manual to Automatic
  • Save it
  • Reload the blog post page and see if the form shows up automatically

This helps us know if OptinMonster is injecting correctly but the shortcode isn’t working for some reason.


✅ 3. Check for Conflicts

Sometimes a plugin or theme function blocks shortcodes. Here’s what to try:

  • Temporarily switch to a default theme (like Twenty Twenty-One)
  • Disable other plugins just briefly (like WPCode, SEO, etc.)
  • Reload the post

If the form suddenly appears, we’ve found the conflict.


If you’d like, you can share another screenshot of:

  1. The exact code area in your WordPress editor
  2. Your OptinMonster Output Settings screen again (just to recheck status)

And I’ll guide you laser-focused from there. Let’s get this sucker to show live.

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