Choose Your Path

Choose Your Path

Select your goal to get a customized setup guide.

Community Website

Building a social network with member profiles and groups?

Required Plugins

  • BuddyPress or BuddyBoss Platform
  • Kirki Customizer Framework

Setup Steps

  1. Install BuddyX Pro
  2. Install and activate BuddyPress
  3. Configure BuddyPress Settings
  4. Set Up Member Profiles
  5. Configure Member Directory
  6. Set Up Groups
  7. Configure Activity Stream

Recommended Settings

  • Header Layout: Layout 1 or 2
  • Member Header: Left View
  • Enable: Online status, notifications, messaging

E-Commerce Store

Selling products online?

Required Plugins

  • WooCommerce or FluentCart
  • Kirki Customizer Framework

Setup Steps

  1. Install BuddyX Pro
  2. Install and activate WooCommerce
  3. Run WooCommerce setup wizard
  4. Configure Shop Settings
  5. Add products
  6. Configure payment gateways
  7. Set up shipping

Recommended Settings

  • Enable cart icon in header
  • Shop layout: Grid view
  • Enable product quick view

Online Learning Platform

Selling courses with LearnDash?

Required Plugins

  • LearnDash LMS
  • Kirki Customizer Framework
  • Optional: WooCommerce (for selling courses)

Setup Steps

  1. Install BuddyX Pro
  2. Install and activate LearnDash
  3. Configure LearnDash Settings
  4. Create your first course
  5. Add lessons and topics
  6. Set up course pricing
  7. Customize Course Pages

Recommended Settings

  • Course layout: Grid
  • Enable progress tracking
  • Show course sidebar

Blog or Magazine

Publishing articles and content?

Required Plugins

  • Kirki Customizer Framework
  • Optional: Jepack, Yoast SEO

Setup Steps

  1. Install BuddyX Pro
  2. Configure Blog Settings
  3. Set Up Single Post Layout
  4. Create categories and tags
  5. Configure Sidebar
  6. Add widgets

Recommended Settings

  • Blog layout: Grid or List
  • Enable related posts
  • Show author bio
  • Enable social sharing

Community + E-Commerce

Building a community marketplace?

Required Plugins

  • BuddyPress or BuddyBoss Platform
  • WooCommerce
  • Kirki Customizer Framework
  • Optional: Dokan (for multi-vendor)

Setup Steps

  1. Complete Community Website steps above
  2. Complete E-Commerce Store steps above
  3. Connect WooCommerce to BuddyPress profiles
  4. Configure Community Shop Settings

Community + Learning

Building a learning community?

Required Plugins

  • BuddyPress or BuddyBoss Platform
  • LearnDash LMS
  • Kirki Customizer Framework

Setup Steps

  1. Complete Community Website steps above
  2. Complete Online Learning Platform steps above
  3. Connect LearnDash to BuddyPress
  4. Enable course groups
  5. Set up course forums (optional)

Next Steps

After completing your path:

  1. Customize Colors
  2. Set Up Header
  3. Configure Footer
  4. Add Menus
  5. Test on mobile devices
  6. Review Pre-Launch Checklist

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Last updated: January 31, 2026