Getting Started with Product Roadmap Pro
Welcome to Product Roadmap Pro. This guide walks you through your first five minutes — from installing the addon to displaying your first roadmap with Pro features enabled.
Time to read: 6 minutes
Prerequisites
Before installing Pro, make sure you have:
- WordPress 5.8 or higher running on your site
- Product Roadmap (free plugin) installed and activated from WordPress.org
- Your Pro license key from the purchase confirmation email
The Pro addon extends the free plugin. It does not replace it. Both plugins run side by side.
Step 1: Install the Pro Addon
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Click Upload Plugin at the top
- Select the
roadmap-pro-addon.zipfile from your purchase - Click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
After activation, you see a new Pro tab under Roadmap > Settings.
Step 2: Activate Your License
- Go to Roadmap > Settings > Pro
- Find the License Key field
- Paste your license key from the confirmation email
- Click Activate License
- Verify the status shows Active
Your license enables automatic updates and priority support access.
Step 3: Enable Pro Features
Pro features are disabled by default so you can turn on only what you need. Go to Roadmap > Settings > Pro and enable the features that match your workflow.
Feature Checklist
Work through this list and enable the features you want:
| Feature | What It Does | Enable If You… |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Product | Separate roadmaps per product | Manage more than one product |
| Timeline View | Gantt chart for visual planning | Need date-based planning |
| Drag & Drop | Move items between statuses by dragging | Want faster status updates |
| Analytics | Vote trends and engagement tracking | Need data for prioritization |
| Webhooks | Send events to Slack, Zapier, or custom services | Integrate with external tools |
| Feedback Widget | Floating button for visitor suggestions | Want feedback from any page |
| Email Templates | Customize notification emails with tokens | Want branded email notifications |
| Activity Digest | Scheduled summary of roadmap activity | Want daily or weekly email reports |
| Custom Fields | Add extra metadata to roadmap items | Track effort, deadlines, or links |
| Merge Duplicates | Combine duplicate items and transfer votes | Get repeated suggestions |
| User Profiles | Display user activity cards on frontend | Build community features |
Save your settings after enabling features.
Step 4: Your First 5 Minutes Walkthrough
Follow these steps to see Pro in action right away.
Create a Product
If you enabled Multi-Product:
- Go to Roadmap > Products
- Enter a product name (e.g., “My App”)
- Add a slug (e.g., “my-app”)
- Click Add New Product
Display Your Roadmap
Add this shortcode to any WordPress page:
[product_roadmap]For a specific product:
[product_roadmap product="my-app"]For timeline view:
[product_roadmap template="timeline"]Check Analytics
- Go to Roadmap > Analytics in the admin
- View the dashboard showing vote trends and popular items
- Use the product filter dropdown to see per-product stats
Enable the Feedback Widget
- Go to Roadmap > Settings > Pro
- Set Enable Feedback Widget to Yes
- Choose a button color and position
- Select which pages show the widget (homepage, all pages, etc.)
- Save and visit your site — you should see the floating feedback button
Set Up Your First Webhook (Optional)
If you use Slack or Zapier:
- Go to Roadmap > Settings > Pro
- Set Enable Webhooks to Yes
- Save settings
- Use the REST API to create a webhook (see the Webhooks guide)
What to Configure Next
Now that you have the basics running, explore these guides based on your needs:
For Site Owners
- Changelog Page Setup — Create a public changelog page for your users
- Feedback Widget — Configure the floating suggestion button
- Email & Notifications — Set up email templates and digests
For Developers
- Webhooks & Integrations — Connect to external services
- Custom Fields — Add structured data to items
- Integration Recipes — Step-by-step Zapier, Slack, and Make walkthroughs
For Agencies
- Multi-Product Management — Manage client roadmaps
- Import & Export — Bulk data operations
- Merge Duplicates — Clean up duplicate suggestions
Troubleshooting First-Time Setup
Pro tab not appearing in Settings
- Verify the Pro addon plugin is activated under Plugins
- Check that the free Product Roadmap plugin is also active
- Deactivate and reactivate the Pro addon
License activation fails
- Double-check the license key for extra spaces or missing characters
- Verify your license has not expired
- Contact support at support@wbcomdesigns.com with your purchase details
Features not working after enabling
- Clear any caching plugin (WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed, etc.)
- Check the browser console for JavaScript errors
- Verify your WordPress version meets the minimum requirement (5.8+)
Next Steps
- Free vs Pro Comparison — Full feature comparison
- Pro Settings & Configuration — All Pro settings explained
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