In PersonalizeWP Pro, you can use Access Controls that provide functionality for you to display either a single block or a group of blocks (perhaps set up as a pattern) to specific users of you site. This allows you to restrict content to only those users with roles that you want to be able to see the block.
If users are logged in PersonalizeWP will check their user ID, and if they match the criteria then the block will be shown to them automatically. Other users won’t see it, because we don’t load the content for them.
How does showing or hiding content by User ID help?
Restricting blocks of content to specific users on a WordPress website offers several benefits, particularly when it comes to managing access, creating personalized experiences, and improving site functionality. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits:
Hyper-Personalized User Experiences
You can tailor content to individual users based on their unique needs, preferences, or interactions with your site. For instance, you can show custom recommendations, exclusive offers, or personalized messages to specific users, increasing engagement and satisfaction.
Private Communication
This feature is useful for private communications between site admins and users. You can deliver specific messages, documents, or updates that only the intended user can see. For example, you can display progress reports, invoices, or other private information securely.
Secure Data Sharing
You can share sensitive or confidential content, such as project details, personal account information, or specific user reports, with individual users without exposing it to others. This improves security and ensures privacy for users.
Account-Based Marketing Campaigns
You can display exclusive offers or custom CTAs, such as a demo invite specifically for their team or a proposal tailored to their business. These blocks are visible only to the specific user, making them feel that the offer is designed uniquely for their company.
How to Show or Hide Blocks by User ID
You can use the User Role control any block or group of blocks using the Personali`zeWP Access Control section in the Block Editor sidebar. First, select the block (or block group), and then use the toggle to Enable the Specific User Access feature.
When this is turned on, you will be shown a search field. You can start typing to search for users that are present in your site, and when the right one appears in the list, you can click on it to add them as a user that can view this block.
You can choose multiple users per block, and if you make a mistake, you can remove them by clicking on the X next to the user name.
Viewing the Block
On your website, any blocks that have been secured with the Specific User Access feature will only be downloaded and shown to those users that match the criteria you have chosen.
Content will not be downloaded If they don’t match the criteria so users cannot view the content by looking at the source code.
