Frequently Asked Questions – End Users

A: You need:

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• Reign Theme (must be activated)
• WP Job Manager plugin (required)
• PHP 7.2 or higher
• MySQL 5.6 or higher

A: Common reasons:

1. Reign theme not active – The plugin requires Reign theme
2. WP Job Manager not installed – Install WP Job Manager first
3. PHP version too old – Upgrade to PHP 7.2+
4. Plugin conflict – Deactivate other plugins to test

A:

1. Backup your site first
2. Deactivate the old version
3. Upload and activate the new version
4. Clear all caches
5. Check that your customizations still work

A:

• Go to Reign Settings → Job Manager
• Select your preferred layout
• Save changes and clear cache
• Check that you’re viewing the correct page type

A: Try these steps:

1. Clear browser and site cache
2. Check for theme conflicts
3. Ensure CSS files are loading
4. Disable optimization plugins temporarily
5. Check browser console for errors

A:

• Navigate to Reign Settings → Job Manager → General
• Set “Posts per page”
• Or use shortcode: [jobs per_page="20"]

A: Yes! Use shortcode parameters:

[jobs layout="grid-one"] - For specific layout
[jobs layout="default"] - For default layout

A: Two methods:

1. Frontend: Create a page with [submit_job_form] shortcode
2. Backend: Go to Job Listings → Add New

A: Check:

• User role permissions in Job Manager → Settings
• Registration is enabled if required
• Submission page exists with correct shortcode
• Form validation errors

A:

1. Enable moderation in Job Manager → Settings → Job Submissions
2. New jobs will be “Pending Review”
3. Approve from Job Listings admin page

A: Yes, with WooCommerce integration:

1. Install WooCommerce
2. Install WP Job Manager – WooCommerce Paid Listings
3. Create pricing packages
4. Configure payment settings

A:

1. Install WP Job Manager Resumes plugin
2. Create a page with [submit_resume_form] shortcode
3. Configure in Resume Manager → Settings

A: Contact details visibility depends on:

• Your user role
• Resume privacy settings
• Whether you’ve paid for access (if using paid resumes)

A: Candidates can:

• Set resume as public/private
• Hide contact details
• Choose who can view their resume
• Control search visibility

A: Multiple methods available:

1. Email application – Sends to employer email
2. Website URL – Redirects to employer site
3. Built-in form – If using WP Job Manager Applications

A: Check if:

• Application method is set for the job
• Application deadline hasn’t passed
• User permissions are correct
• Job status is “Published”

A: With WP Job Manager Applications:

• View in Job Listings → Applications
• Email notifications for new applications
• Dashboard shows application counts

A: Use the [jobs] shortcode with filters:

[jobs show_filters="true"]

Or add the Job Filter widget to your sidebar.

A:

1. Check Google Maps API key in settings
2. Ensure geocoding is enabled
3. Verify location format in job listings
4. Check for JavaScript errors

A: Yes, if salary taxonomy is enabled:

1. Enable in Reign Settings → Job Manager
2. Add salary information to jobs
3. Use the salary filter in search

A: Common issues:

1. Email going to spam – Check spam folder
2. SMTP not configured – Use SMTP plugin
3. Wrong email address – Verify in settings
4. Server restrictions – Contact hosting provider

A:

1. Copy template from plugin to theme
2. Edit in: /yourtheme/job_manager/emails/
3. Customize HTML and text versions
4. Test thoroughly

A: Yes, with WP Job Manager Alerts addon:

1. Install the addon
2. Users can save searches
3. Automated emails for matching jobs

A: Optimize by:

1. Using caching plugin
2. Optimizing images
3. Limiting jobs per page
4. Using CDN for assets
5. Upgrading hosting if needed

A: Improve search speed:

1. Add database indexes
2. Use Elasticsearch integration
3. Implement AJAX search
4. Cache search results

A: Use Field Editor addon or code:

1. Install WP Job Manager Field Editor
2. Add fields via UI
3. Or use hooks for custom development

A: Yes, through:

1. Reign Customizer – Theme options
2. Custom CSS – Add your styles
3. Child theme – For extensive changes

A:

1. Use translation plugin like WPML or Polylang
2. Or translate .pot file manually
3. Place translations in /languages/ folder

A:

1. Go to Settings → Permalinks
2. Click “Save Changes” (no need to change anything)
3. This refreshes rewrite rules

A:

1. Clear all caches
2. Deactivate and reactivate plugin
3. Check that all dependencies are updated
4. Review changelog for breaking changes

A:

1. Enable WordPress debug mode
2. Check error logs
3. Test with default theme
4. Deactivate other plugins
5. Check browser console

A: Yes! All features are:

• Fully responsive
• Touch-optimized
• Mobile-tested
• Progressive enhancement

A: Options:

1. Progressive Web App (PWA) support
2. REST API for native app development
3. Mobile-optimized web experience

A: Yes, features include:

• Data export tools
• Data deletion options
• Consent management
• Privacy policy integration

A: Security measures:

• Input sanitization
• SQL injection prevention
• XSS protection
• Regular security updates

A: Yes, compatible with:

• Elementor
• Visual Composer
• Beaver Builder
• Gutenberg blocks

A: Yes, through:

• REST API
• Webhooks
• Zapier integration
• Custom development

1. Check Documentation – Review our guides
2. Search Forums – Community solutions
3. Contact Support – For license holders
4. Hire Developer – For customization