Complete list of shortcodes

Yup, it’s listed in the description of the plugin. Here’s the direct link: https://www.voltronik.co.uk/wordpress-plugins/better-notifications-for-wordpress/

Sorry, didn’t see that in the description and I was spending most of my time checking FAQ, Support, etc.

Anyway, I’m testing using the shortcode [post_author] now. I’m sure it’ll work just fine.

Thanks.

When I use the shortcode [post_author] in an email subject (notification of new post) I don’t get the user name, I get the WordPress user id.

I am using …

New post on Our Entertainer by [post_author]

… and I get this …

New post on Our Entertainer by 117

However, it seems to work for emails about new comment when I am using the shortcode [comment_author].

Please help me understand what I am doing wrong.

Thanks

Hmm.

Have you tried [user_login] instead? Might be worth trying something along those lines.
The plugin is essentially outputting all the information that WordPress stores for the object (post, comment, etc.) for the email in question so trying the ‘user’ shortcodes might return something useful.

Let me know how you get on.

OK I am trying this …

New post on Our Entertainer by [user_firstname] [user_lastname]

… and am hoping this will work. It’s hard to test as this is in the live environment.

Just an idea for upgrading your plugin is having a “preview” next to each of the email templates? ??

Thanks for the swift reply and I’ll let you know how it turns out.

It’s on the roadmap!

I promised I would provide a quick update …

New post on Our Entertainer by [user_firstname] [user_lastname]

… worked just fine.

Thanks!

Brill!
Glad you got everything working.