quote rotator plugin: “Quotes-Collection” by Srini G.

Quotes Collection, an outstanding WordPress plugin by Srini G. is easy to configure, has no problem with multiline quotes, html within entries, and, for those who aren’t afraid of a little code – has even more options. (We apologize for not correctly displaying the code – the “code” function (“Writing Code In Your Posts” in the WordPress Codex seems a bit over our heads. For instance, inserting the string  (open bracket) quote|random (close bracket)

The average life is full of near misses and absolute hits. Of great love and small disasters. It’s made up of banana milkshakes, loft insulation and random shoes. It’s dead ordinary and truly, truly amazing. What you’ve got to realize is, it’s all here, now. So breathe deep and swallow it whole. Because take it from me: life just whizzes by, and then, all of a sudden, it’s— — Jacquetta May, Torchwood – Wikiquotes from episode 1.9, “Random Shoes”

within a post or page will display a random post. The code

Have faith, with a dashing hero like me on the case, how can we fail? – Captain Jack Harkness — James Moran, Torchwood – Wikiquotes from episode 2.2, “Sleeper“

Will display a specific post. I have only one small cautionary observation: while you can easily find this plugin in the WP directory by searching for “quotes-collection” - the widget which the plugin creates is called “random quotes,” although the settings are in the Tools menu under “quotes collection.”

Since we’ve been testing a whole bunch of plugins in this category, and the in-house testing staff is an easily confused bunch to begin with, this gave us a moment’s pause.

Other than that – this one’s a keeper. Assuming you’ve got quotes worth quoting.

Tip of the hat to the always-useful Randa Clay, who mentioned this plugin in her post “Keep Your Site Looking Fresh With Rotating Content.”