How to show seo content in listing category pages?

On-Page SEO
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Hello everyone,

I am currently developing a WordPress theme for a directory listing website with Elementor for page building. I am having trouble displaying the category page description on the page. I would like to show long-form content specific to each category at the bottom of the page.

Is there a way to do this without having to write code? Thanks.

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There are several ways to achieve this without coding, leveraging Elementor’s features and plugins:

1. Elementor’s “Post Content” widget:

  • This widget allows you to display the content of the current post or page, including category descriptions.
  • You can add this widget to your category page template and configure it to show the category description.

2. Using a custom post type:

  • Create a custom post type for category descriptions, associating it with your existing categories.
  • In your Elementor template, use the “Custom Post Type” widget to display the relevant description for the current category.

3. Employing a plugin like “Yoast SEO”:

  • Install and activate “Yoast SEO” plugin.
  • Utilize its “Category Description” field to add SEO-friendly descriptions for each category.
  • “Yoast SEO” often integrates with Elementor, allowing you to pull these descriptions into your templates.

4. Leveraging the “Elementor Pro” extension:

  • The “Elementor Pro” extension offers advanced features, including dynamic content and custom templates.
  • Use “Dynamic Tags” to pull the category description directly into your Elementor template, simplifying the process.

5. Combining Elementor’s dynamic content with shortcodes:

  • Create shortcodes that retrieve category descriptions using WordPress functions.
  • Include these shortcodes within Elementor widgets or dynamic content to display the relevant descriptions on your category pages.

Remember, these options offer flexibility and convenience for incorporating SEO-optimized content into your listing category pages without needing to write custom code. Choose the approach that best aligns with your existing workflow and technical comfort level.