Pages Setup – Required Pages Configuration

WB Member Blog requires two dedicated pages to function properly. This guide walks you through setting them up correctly.

What You’ll Learn

• Which pages are required and why
• How to create pages automatically
• How to set up pages manually
• Understanding page status indicators

Finding Page Settings

Go to Member Blog → Settings → Pages in your WordPress admin.

Required Pages

1. Blog Post Submission Page

Setting	Details
Purpose	The page where members write and submit new blog posts
Required Shortcode	[bp-member-blog-form]
Suggested Title	“Create Post” or “Submit Article”

2. Member Blog Dashboard Page

Setting	Details
Purpose	The page where members view, edit, and manage their existing posts
Required Shortcode	[bp-member-blog]
Suggested Title	“My Blog” or “Blog Dashboard”

Option 1: Auto-Create Pages (Recommended)

1. Go to Member Blog → Settings → Pages
2. Click the “Auto-Create Page” button next to each page type
3. The plugin creates a properly configured page with the shortcode already added
4. Pages appear in your Pages list as “Blog Form” and “Blog Dashboard”

Option 2: Manual Setup

If auto-create doesn’t work or you want custom page titles:

Step 1: Create the Submission Page

1. Go to Pages → Add New
2. Enter your page title (e.g., “Create Post”)
3. Add the shortcode: [bp-member-blog-form]
4. Publish the page

Step 2: Create the Dashboard Page

1. Go to Pages → Add New
2. Enter your page title (e.g., “My Blog”)
3. Add the shortcode: [bp-member-blog]
4. Publish the page

Step 3: Assign Pages in Settings

1. Go to Member Blog → Settings → Pages
2. Select your submission page from the dropdown
3. Select your dashboard page from the dropdown
4. Click Save Changes

Page Status Indicators

Indicator	Meaning
✅ Green checkmark	Page is set up correctly
⚠️ Yellow warning	Page selected but may be missing shortcode
❌ Red X	No page selected

BuddyPress/BuddyBoss Users

If you’re using BuddyPress or BuddyBoss, members access their blog through profile tabs. However, these pages are still needed because:

• The post creation form is displayed on the submission page
• Some themes link directly to these pages
• Provides standalone access outside of profiles

Troubleshooting

Auto-create not working:

• Verify you have publish_pages capability
• Check for plugin conflicts
• Create pages manually instead

404 errors on pages:

• Go to Settings → Permalinks
• Click Save Changes to flush rewrite rules
• Clear any caching

Shortcode not displaying:

• Ensure the page is published (not draft)
• Check shortcode syntax for typos
• Test with a default WordPress theme

Related Docs

• Getting Started with WB Member Blog
• Shortcodes Reference
• Troubleshooting Common Issues