Quick Setup Guide

Set up WB Member Blog in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through the essential configuration to get members posting on your site.

What You’ll Learn

Creating required pages Setting up access permissions Choosing an editor for your members

Before You Start

WB Member Blog should be installed and activated You should have admin access to your WordPress site

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Create Required Pages

WB Member Blog needs two pages to function properly.

Go to Member Blog → Pages in your WordPress admin Click the Auto-Create Page button for the Blog Submission Page Click the Auto-Create Page button for the Member Dashboard Page Click Save Changes

The plugin will create these pages with the correct shortcodes automatically:

PagePurposeShortcodeBlog SubmissionWhere members write new posts[bp-member-blog-form]Member DashboardWhere members manage their posts[bp-member-blog]

Step 2: Set Who Can Post

Control which users can create blog posts on your site.

Go to Member Blog → Access & Permissions Check the boxes next to user roles that should be able to create posts Click Save Changes

Recommended role settings:

RoleBest ForPost StatusSubscriberOpen communities where everyone can postPending ReviewContributorSites wanting all posts reviewed firstPending ReviewAuthorTrusted members who can publish directlyPublished

Using BuddyPress Member Types? You can also restrict posting to specific member types. Leave the Member Types field empty to allow all types.

Step 3: Choose Your Editor

Select the writing experience you want to offer your members.

Go to Member Blog → Editor Select an editor type Click Save Changes

EditorDescriptionBest ForEditor.js (Recommended)Modern block editor similar to NotionRich content with images, lists, quotesMedium EditorClean, distraction-free with floating toolbarFocused writing experienceClassic EditorTraditional WordPress toolbar at topUsers familiar with WordPress

Start with Editor.js - it’s the most modern and user-friendly option. You can switch later if members prefer something different.

You’re Done!

Your members can now create blog posts. Here’s where they’ll find the feature:

BuddyPress/BuddyBoss: Blog tab appears in member profiles PeepSo: Blog section in member profiles Standalone: Members use the dashboard page you created

Test Your Setup

Before announcing the feature to your community:

Log in as a test user (not admin) Navigate to your profile’s Blog tab Click “Add New Post” Write a test post and submit it Check that the post appears in your dashboard

Next Steps

Admin Settings - Configure categories, media settings, and more Shortcodes - Display member posts anywhere on your site Platform Guides - Platform-specific features and setup

Tips for Success

Start simple - Use default settings first, then customize as needed Test thoroughly - Try creating posts as different user roles Clear caches - If something doesn’t appear, clear your caching plugin and browser cache Announce it! - Let your community know they can now create blog posts