How to Use the BuddyPress for PageLines Plugin

Revision as of 22:48, 2 February 2012

The "BuddyPress for PageLines" plugin integrates the BuddyPress plugin with the PageLines Framework.

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

Activate the bbPress for PageLines Plugin

From your WordPress Administration Panel:

1. Select the "PageLines" panel, then "Store"
2. Select the "Plugins" tab, then "Add Plugins"
3. Select the "Top Free" tab
4. Locate the "bbPress for PageLines" plugin and click "Install"
5. Select the "Added" tab, where you will now find the newly installed plugin
6. 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.