Understanding Pro Modules

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.

Learn how the modular system works in Member Blog Pro and decide which features to enable for your community.

How Modules Work

Each module is a self-contained feature set Disabled modules don’t load any code (better performance) Enable only what your community needs Settings for each module appear only when enabled

All Available Modules

ModulePurposeDefaultPost RestrictionsLimit how many posts members can create per time periodEnabledNotificationsEmail and on-site alerts for post eventsEnabledAuthor DashboardFrontend settings page for membersEnabledCustom FieldsAdd extra fields to post formsDisabledCo-AuthorsMulti-author collaboration on postsDisabledGroup BlogsLink posts to BuddyPress/BuddyBoss groupsDisabledPost CreditsCredit-based posting for monetizationDisabledSchedulingSchedule posts for future publicationDisabledPost SeriesOrganize related posts into seriesDisabledAnalyticsTrack post views and performanceDisabled

Enabling a Module

Go to Member Blog → Features & Modules Find the module you want to enable Toggle the switch to On Click Save Changes A new settings tab appears for that module

Which Modules Should I Enable?

For Content Moderation

Enable Post Restrictions (already on by default) to:

Limit posts per day/week/month by user role Set different limits for different member types Control word count (minimum and maximum) Prevent spam from overly active posters

For Collaborative Writing

Enable Co-Authors to:

Allow members to invite collaborators to their posts Display multiple author bylines Manage editing permissions between co-authors Track contributions from each author

For Group Communities

Enable Group Blogs to:

Let members link posts to BuddyPress/BuddyBoss groups Show group-specific blog tabs Feature important posts within groups Control who can post to group blogs

For Monetization

Enable Post Credits to:

Require credits to publish posts Integrate with WooCommerce for credit purchases Connect to membership plugins (PMPro, MemberPress) Award credits automatically with memberships

For Content Planning

Enable Scheduling and Post Series to:

Let members schedule posts for future dates Organize related content into multi-part series Display series navigation on posts Help members plan their content calendar

Module Dependencies

Some modules work better when combined:

If You Enable…Consider Also Enabling…Co-AuthorsNotifications (for invitation alerts)Group BlogsNotifications (for group activity)Post CreditsAuthor Dashboard (to show balance)SchedulingAuthor Dashboard (to manage scheduled posts)AnalyticsAuthor Dashboard (to view statistics)

Performance Considerations

Disabled modules = zero code loaded - Only enable what you need Most modules add minimal overhead - Don’t worry about enabling several Analytics has highest resource usage - Tracks every post view Use caching - Especially important if Analytics is enabled on high-traffic sites