How to Use the BuddyPress for PageLines Plugin
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===Install & Activate the Base Child Theme=== | ===Install & Activate the Base Child Theme=== | ||
| + | In order to use BuddyPress with PageLines, you will need to install the BuddyPress Template Pack. This places a bunch of template files inside your theme. You can still install the template files inside the PageLines theme itself, however those files will be removed whenever you update PageLines. This is why we recommend that you install & activate the Base Theme. You can install the required template files the the Base Theme & won't have to worry about those files being overwritten when you update. | ||
| + | Click on [[How to Use the Base Theme#Install the Base Theme|How to Use the Base Theme]] for instructions on how to install the Base Theme. | ||
==Activate the bbPress for PageLines Plugin== | ==Activate the bbPress for PageLines Plugin== | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 2 February 2012
The "BuddyPress for PageLines" plugin integrates the BuddyPress plugin with the PageLines Framework.
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Please note the following:
- This plugin is only compatible with the PageLines Framework. It is not compatible with PlatformPro
- PlatformPro users will need to upgrade to a PageLines Professional or PageLines Developer license
BuddyPress lets users register on your site and start creating profiles, posting messages, making connections, creating and interacting in groups and much more. A social network in a box, BuddyPress lets you build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community.
For information on how to install & use BuddyPress, check out these help documents
Install BuddyPress on your PageLines site
Getting BuddyPress to run on a PageLines site isn't difficult, however there are a few steps you have to follow.
Install & Activate the Base Child Theme
In order to use BuddyPress with PageLines, you will need to install the BuddyPress Template Pack. This places a bunch of template files inside your theme. You can still install the template files inside the PageLines theme itself, however those files will be removed whenever you update PageLines. This is why we recommend that you install & activate the Base Theme. You can install the required template files the the Base Theme & won't have to worry about those files being overwritten when you update.
Click on How to Use the Base Theme for instructions on how to install the Base Theme.
Activate the bbPress for PageLines Plugin
From your WordPress Administration Panel:
- Select the "PageLines" panel, then "Store"
- Select the "Plugins" tab, then "Add Plugins"
- Select the "Top Free" tab
- Locate the "bbPress for PageLines" plugin and click "Install"
- Select the "Added" tab, where you will now find the newly installed plugin
- Click "Activate"
That's it! bbPress will now be compatible with the PageLines Framework.
Further customization of your bbPress site should be accomplished using CSS. We recommend you take a look at How to Add Customization for more information.