I’m pretty new to BuddyPress, so please be kind

I am developing: http://www.elonscloset.com using BP 1.2.5.2

I have disabled access to the Dashboard for all members except admins, but want all logged in users to be able to create a blog post (in addition to their activity posts), as I will be soliciting articles, etc. from them.

I have created a page to display the posts (Articles).

Here’s the question: how do I create a page where they can add and/or edit them, without giving them access to the Dashboard?

Thanks in advance!
Diana

[@durkkooistra Member 14 years, 1 month ago]

Maybe yo can try the Ucan post plugin http://cartpauj.com/projects/ucan-post-plugin/ . I’m not a hardcore buddypress user so I can’t help you with a BP only solution.

[@nahummadrid Participant 14 years, 1 month ago]

there are several plugins you can find on wordpress.org plugins for frontend posting, there is even a buddypress frontend posting plugin around here somewhere.

you could also use http://gravityforms.com which is the premium route.

or you could do it yourself http://wpshout.com/wordpress-submit-posts-from-frontend/

ah and there is the option where you can leave access to the dashboard and just css the heck out of it to make it look like the frontend.

I like both the gravity forms and dashboard theming options.

[@diananichols Member 14 years, 1 month ago]

Thank you both so much!! I’m not sure why I couldn’t find a plugin – must have been using the wrong keywords. Chalk that up to newbie who doesn’t have all the terminology down yet!

I looked at all options, and decided to go with the ucan plugin. It installed and worked seamlessly!

All is well, and we move on to learn new tricks

Diana