Quick Setup Guide

Set up WB Member Blog in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through the essential configuration to get members posting on your site.

What You’ll Learn

• Creating required pages
• Setting up access permissions
• Choosing an editor for your members

Before You Start

• WB Member Blog should be installed and activated
• You should have admin access to your WordPress site

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Create Required Pages

WB Member Blog needs two pages to function properly.

1. Go to Member Blog → Pages in your WordPress admin
2. Click the Auto-Create Page button for the Blog Submission Page
3. Click the Auto-Create Page button for the Member Dashboard Page
4. Click Save Changes

The plugin will create these pages with the correct shortcodes automatically:

Page	Purpose	Shortcode
Blog Submission	Where members write new posts	[bp-member-blog-form]
Member Dashboard	Where members manage their posts	[bp-member-blog]

Step 2: Set Who Can Post

Control which users can create blog posts on your site.

1. Go to Member Blog → Access & Permissions
2. Check the boxes next to user roles that should be able to create posts
3. Click Save Changes

Recommended role settings:

Role	Best For	Post Status
Subscriber	Open communities where everyone can post	Pending Review
Contributor	Sites wanting all posts reviewed first	Pending Review
Author	Trusted members who can publish directly	Published

Using BuddyPress Member Types? You can also restrict posting to specific member types. Leave the Member Types field empty to allow all types.

Step 3: Choose Your Editor

Select the writing experience you want to offer your members.

1. Go to Member Blog → Editor
2. Select an editor type
3. Click Save Changes

Editor	Description	Best For
Editor.js (Recommended)	Modern block editor similar to Notion	Rich content with images, lists, quotes
Medium Editor	Clean, distraction-free with floating toolbar	Focused writing experience
Classic Editor	Traditional WordPress toolbar at top	Users familiar with WordPress

Start with Editor.js – it’s the most modern and user-friendly option. You can switch later if members prefer something different.

You’re Done!

Your members can now create blog posts. Here’s where they’ll find the feature:

• BuddyPress/BuddyBoss: Blog tab appears in member profiles
• PeepSo: Blog section in member profiles
• Standalone: Members use the dashboard page you created

Test Your Setup

Before announcing the feature to your community:

1. Log in as a test user (not admin)
2. Navigate to your profile’s Blog tab
3. Click “Add New Post”
4. Write a test post and submit it
5. Check that the post appears in your dashboard

Next Steps

• Admin Settings – Configure categories, media settings, and more
• Shortcodes – Display member posts anywhere on your site
• Platform Guides – Platform-specific features and setup

Tips for Success

• Start simple – Use default settings first, then customize as needed
• Test thoroughly – Try creating posts as different user roles
• Clear caches – If something doesn’t appear, clear your caching plugin and browser cache
• Announce it! – Let your community know they can now create blog posts