Getting Started with Member Blog Pro

Pro. This feature requires WB Member Blog Pro. The free plugin must be installed and active first. See the Pro index for every Pro module.

Get started with WB Member Blog Pro - the premium addon that adds powerful features for community-driven content creation.

What You’ll Learn

How to install and activate the Pro addon How to activate your license How to enable Pro modules

Before You Start

WB Member Blog (free version) must be installed and activated WordPress 6.0 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher Your Pro license key (from your purchase email)

Step 1: Install the Pro Addon

Download the Pro addon ZIP file from your Wbcom Designs account Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now Click Activate Plugin

The Pro addon will automatically detect the free plugin and extend its functionality.

Step 2: Activate Your License

Go to Member Blog → License Enter your license key in the field Click Activate License You’ll see a green “Active” status when successful

Note: Your license key was sent to your email after purchase. Check your Wbcom Designs account if you can’t find it.

Step 3: Enable Pro Modules

Pro features are organized into modules. By default, some are enabled and some are disabled.

Go to Member Blog → Features & Modules Review the available modules Toggle ON the modules you need Click Save Changes

Default Enabled Modules

ModuleWhat It DoesPost RestrictionsLimit posts per time period by role or member typeNotificationsEmail and on-site alerts for post eventsAuthor DashboardFrontend settings page for members

Optional Modules (Disabled by Default)

ModuleWhat It DoesCustom FieldsAdd extra fields to post forms (15+ field types)Co-AuthorsEnable multi-author collaboration on postsGroup BlogsLink posts to BuddyPress/BuddyBoss groupsPost CreditsCredit-based posting for monetizationSchedulingSchedule posts for future publicationPost SeriesOrganize related posts into seriesAnalyticsTrack post views and author statistics

What’s Next?

After enabling modules, configure each one:

Post Restrictions - Set limits by role or member type Custom Fields - Create fields for your post forms Notifications - Configure email templates and recipients Group Blogs - Enable group posting for your communities

Each enabled module adds a new settings tab in the Member Blog menu.