To add live stock prices to WordPress using EOD Historical Data, you can follow these steps:
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Sign up for an EOD Historical Data account: EOD Historical Data provides historical and real-time financial data, including stock prices, for a fee. You can sign up for an account on their website.
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Install and activate the EOD Historical Data plugin: Once you have an account, you can download and install the EOD Historical Data plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. After activating the plugin, you will need to enter your EOD Historical Data API key to connect to your account.
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Create a new stock widget: In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Widgets and create a new widget. Choose the "EOD Historical Data Widget" from the list of available widgets.
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Configure the widget settings: In the widget settings, you can choose the stock symbol you want to display, as well as the frequency of updates and the style of the widget.
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Save and publish the widget: Once you have configured the widget settings, save your changes and publish the widget to your website.
By following these steps, you can add live stock prices to your WordPress website using EOD Historical Data. Keep in mind that this service requires a subscription, so you will need to pay for access to real-time financial data.