Email Template Integration
Dear ".$_POST['first_name'].",
Thanks for applying to list your services with the National Aphasia Association! We're reviewing your application and will notify you if it's approved.
Best regards,
The National Aphasia Association";
$headers = array('Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8');
wp_mail($_POST['email'], $subject, $messageconent,$headers);
define template in seperate file
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### 1. Create a Separate Email Template File
Create a new file, e.g., `email-template.php`, in a suitable directory of your WordPress theme or plugin. For example, in your theme directory:
`wp-content/themes/your-theme/templates/email-template.php`
Add the following content:
<?php
// email-template.php
if (!defined('ABSPATH')) {
exit; // Prevent direct access
}
?>
<p>Dear <?php echo esc_html($first_name); ?>,</p>
<p>Thanks for applying to list your services with the <strong>National Aphasia Association</strong>! We're reviewing your application and will notify you if it's approved.</p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>The National Aphasia Association</p>—
### 2. Update Your Code to Use the Template
Replace your inline template logic with code that loads and uses the external template.
<?php
// Define the subject
$subject = 'Thank You for Applying';
// Define variables
$first_name = sanitize_text_field($_POST['first_name']);
$email = sanitize_email($_POST['email']);
// Start output buffering to capture the template content
ob_start();
// Load the email template
$template_path = get_template_directory() . '/templates/email-template.php';
if (file_exists($template_path)) {
include $template_path;
} else {
wp_die('Email template not found.');
}
// Get the template content
$message_content = ob_get_clean();
// Send the email
$headers = array('Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8');
wp_mail($email, $subject, $message_content, $headers);
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### 3. Benefits of This Approach
– **Separation of Concerns**: Keeps HTML templates outside of PHP logic for better readability and maintainability.
– **Reusable Templates**: You can reuse the same template for different use cases by passing different variables.
– **Easy Updates**: Updating the template is easier without modifying the main PHP logic.
Let me know if you need further customization!
<?php
// Define the subject
$subject = 'Thank You for Applying';
// Define variables
$first_name = sanitize_text_field($_POST['first_name']);
$email = sanitize_email($_POST['email']);
// Start output buffering to capture the template content
ob_start();
// Load the email template
$template_path = get_template_directory() . '/templates/email-template.php';
if (file_exists($template_path)) {
include $template_path;
} else {
wp_die('Email template not found.');
}
// Get the template content
$message_content = ob_get_clean();
// Echo the message content to the screen for testing
echo $message_content;
// Stop execution after displaying the message if you only want to test
// exit;
// Send the email
$headers = array('Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8');
wp_mail($email, $subject, $message_content, $headers);
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### Key Notes:
1. **`echo $message_content;`**:
This will output the email's HTML content directly to the browser.
2. **`exit;` (Optional)**:
Add `exit;` right after the `echo` statement if you only want to see the message on the screen and prevent the email from being sent.
3. **Production Mode**:
Remove the `echo` and `exit;` statements when moving to production to avoid exposing sensitive information.
Let me know if you need further adjustments!