The iThemes DisplayBuddy Tipsy plugin adds clickable pop-up tips that can include text, images, videos or embedded content. Add Tipsy tips to posts, page or widget content and create unlimited groups with different settings, style selections and optional preset content.
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Unlike basic tooltip scripts, Tipsy allowed for deep customization of how information was revealed to users:
Content Variety: You could include more than just text. It supported images, videos, and even embedded content (oEmbed) within the tooltip pop-up.
Trigger Options: Tipsy could be set to trigger on a mouse hover or a click, depending on the user experience you wanted to create.
“Groups” System: This was its standout feature. You could create different “Groups” with unique settings. For example:
Group A: Small, text-only tips that auto-hide after 2 seconds.
Group B: Large, persistent tips that contain a video and stay open until clicked away.
Shortcode Integration: To add a tip, you simply wrapped your text in a shortcode within the WordPress editor:[tipsy content='Your tip here' group='1']Target Text[/tipsy]
The plugin used a simple workflow to keep your site organized:
Configure a Group: Set the width, background color, fade speed, and “auto-hide” behavior in the plugin settings.
Add to Content: Highlight a word or link in your post, click the Tipsy icon in the toolbar, and input your content.
Styling: It automatically applied CSS to ensure the “trigger” text looked distinct (usually with a dashed underline) so users knew it was interactive.
