BuddyPress.org | Ben | Activity https://buddypress.org/members/mrbeno/activity/ Activity feed for Ben. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:58:03 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b4526e3ffc1074fb705bd66f573a503e Ben posted on the forum topic Having trouble with user activation key email with BP MU site. in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/having-trouble-with-user-activation-key-email-with-bp-mu-site/#post-8164 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:28:10 +0000 Thanks for your reply, I actuly tried something different last night and it worked out ok. I am using the “BP disable Activation” and in a menu I chose the option “User accounts may be registe4rd” Before I had it on “Both sites and user accounts can be registered.” And it was causing the mix […]

]]> 550d965c687c9ce9724045438f6a4499 Ben started the forum topic Having trouble with user activation key email with BP MU site. in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/having-trouble-with-user-activation-key-email-with-bp-mu-site/ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:09:00 +0000 Hi, I am having a problem with the user activation for a buddypress Multi User. THe problem is that after a user signs up for as a member and a new blog, an email gets sent, then in the email it says click to activate. Now the link is this http://mysite.com/activate?key=5a395e80e0c10d00 After the link is […]

]]> 844b7f61982ef9b8e93690691916d2fa Ben started the forum topic BP Media and adding to MU blogs easily in the group BuddyPress Media http://buddypress.org/community/groups/bp-album/forum/topic/bp-media-and-adding-to-mu-blogs-easily/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:34:26 +0000 I have some question of BO Media. Basicly I had an idea this morning, I want to create 2 (town geos)sites, which I have running up on BPMU, and what I really want to do is to market people to start their own blogs using their videos of them inside their blog + the main […]

]]> 03dfc7d52b7f4770d8d3da331e0c0a55 Ben posted on the forum topic Signed up with TMD Hosting in the group BuddyPress Hosting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-hosting/forum/topic/signed-up-with-tmd-hosting/#post-73189 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:02:34 +0000 I really apreciate all the advice Hnla and will keep a close eye on it. On the bright side if I get all that traffic that pushes the limits, I will just expand it. (I already notified the client that if it takes off nice, they may have to pay around $100-$300 a month.) Just […]

]]> 0d77857fc55228ca772ab975e4b59062 Ben posted on the forum topic Signed up with TMD Hosting in the group BuddyPress Hosting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-hosting/forum/topic/signed-up-with-tmd-hosting/#post-73013 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:57:43 +0000 I will do that. Right now the site is 1/4 done (at least what I want it to do minus the plugins. I am going to add more graphics create several more groups and such.) But so far very pleased in the setup that they did. Here is the site if you want to monitor […]

]]> 9d674ce77f2119df02a73fea51ac4a47 Ben started the forum topic Signed up with TMD Hosting in the group BuddyPress Hosting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-hosting/forum/topic/signed-up-with-tmd-hosting/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:01:12 +0000 I have been searching for a good host, and I think I found one to host the MU. I went with TMDHosting. So far I am impressed. They signed up and within 30 minutes they set up Buddypress with MU activated for free. And I can’t beleive the price. I will keep you all updated […]

]]> 269a38c4044465eef6a095d96591eed2 Ben posted on the forum topic What is the best dedicated econmic hosting for MU? in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/what-is-the-best-dedicated-econmic-hosting-for-mu/#post-72965 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:30:12 +0000 Thanks for the info, I checked both of them out and actuly I started some chat thing with TMD and eneded up going with them. They seem pretty knowledgable and they are setting up buddypress MU and everything. I will post it in that group ALso I will post on the job board to hnla, […]

]]> a98de3b437ae031782660242aba58fd1 Ben started the forum topic What is the best dedicated econmic hosting for MU? in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/what-is-the-best-dedicated-econmic-hosting-for-mu/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:32:00 +0000 I am finaly ready to get the dedicated hosting plunge. I have some questions, I read past posts but still confused. I searched around for dedicating hosting and I found one for $175 through my current host, which is hostgator, I also spoke with GOdaddy and they have a dedicated plan for $100. Now I […]

]]> 119e0594c7602ebac44279e7d4f4e992 Ben joined the group Miscellaneous https://buddypress.org/updates/p/73157/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:31:59 +0000 0 311cd5ee7a822bb812b6a65f39289d2f Ben joined the group BuddyPress Hosting https://buddypress.org/updates/p/69785/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:20:55 +0000 0 51ff1c1569951122c695571d91b27c1b Ben joined the group BP Jobs Board https://buddypress.org/updates/p/51498/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:01:52 +0000 0 51b6e3fb396c1ad448f4eaf3f4402899 Ben posted on the forum topic Rotating Banner Job for Buddypress in the group Third Party Components & Plugins http://buddypress.org/community/groups/third-party-components-plugins/forum/topic/rotating-banner-job-for-buddypress/#post-70155 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:59:38 +0000 Thanks,

Sorry hnla, I thougth this was it (my bad) I searched for the link for a bit and searched the keyword for job words and this thread got brought up somehow a few times. Thanks for the link and thanks for the plugin idea. I am gona post it on the job board.

]]> d684506f419e402b1a13e12f4db53c35 Ben started the forum topic Rotating Banner Job for Buddypress in the group Third Party Components & Plugins http://buddypress.org/community/groups/third-party-components-plugins/forum/topic/rotating-banner-job-for-buddypress/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:03:50 +0000 I think this is the right place to post a job here? I am looking to set up rotating banners under the header of Buddypress default theme (unless you know of a better spot or easier theme to work with for banners) Here are my basic options that I need. -Easy upload (as simple as […]

]]> b932d9b08703bef959ad11013d3178ee Ben joined the group Third Party Components & Plugins https://buddypress.org/updates/p/51461/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:03:49 +0000 0 37d5fd88e3781689346813369d27763d Ben started the forum topic BP Advanced SEO in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/bp-advanced-seo/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:00:22 +0000 This is kind of a noob question, but I installed advanced SEO and have some questions. My goal is to get my site name at the front with the “towns keyword” name, just like anyone else. I don’t think it should be too tough since, it is mainly small business websites there and a few […]

]]> f82ae99a091f0fba2c9b9f98a5905051 Ben posted on the forum topic Desperate Need for Easy Custom Banner Plug in (Not just code banners) in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/desperate-need-for-easy-custom-banner-plug-in-not-just-code-banners/#post-69672 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:44:27 +0000 Thanks for the suggestions every one, I will consider all of these as well as maybe posting a job for someone to set it up for me if it is above my knowledge. I know basic HTML, but no programer and I just build sites with WP and Joomlaor use Dreamweaver and I know how […]

]]> 9fc0d7d5d7b918dc3824260935c63e09 Ben started the forum topic Desperate Need for Easy Custom Banner Plug in (Not just code banners) in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/desperate-need-for-easy-custom-banner-plug-in-not-just-code-banners/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:43:51 +0000 I mentioned this before, and I tried others including J query, but I still can not find an easy Banner plugin in that works with Buddypress. I think this is an extremely important asset to buddypress because alot of people’s sites are Geo-community based and I think there is a strong demand for “non adsense […]

]]> cc44d123182dd557df6359d4c8516b1d Ben started the forum topic Ajax Login problem and questions in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/ajax-login-problem-and-questions/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:58:40 +0000 I am having an issue using Ajax Login, it is installed correctly and shows up as a widgit, however when I add it tot he side bar, the standard login remains, therefore having two logins. The only thing that I really need is “the lost password” button. In the past I had no issues with […]

]]> e0a52eb89137c7ae33c8df18a5b6c978 Ben started the forum topic Still Looking for simple Banner Plugin and Business Directory Plugin in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/still-looking-for-simple-banner-plugin-and-business-directory-plugin/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:11:15 +0000 Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of a simple banner plugin that I can create my own banners out of photoshop and post them on Buddypress underneath the header and as a side widget (no Adsense banners ect…) I tried a few but I am having a rough time, either they don’t work or […]

]]> 52c80909ddeebb1a48e04732ddf54407 Ben started the forum topic Business Directory Plugin in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/business-directory-plugin/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:48:12 +0000 I am looking for a BP plugin to create a business directory. I used to have one on my old wordpress but not sure if compatible. I need these features. Simple form to fill out of company name, location, description, email and website link. (maybe a photo if possible) It should also have a search […]

]]> 52c80909ddeebb1a48e04732ddf54407 Ben started the forum topic Business Directory Plugin in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/business-directory-plugin-1/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:48:12 +0000 I am looking for a BP plugin to create a business directory. I used to have one on my old wordpress but not sure if compatible. I need these features. Simple form to fill out of company name, location, description, email and website link. (maybe a photo if possible) It should also have a search […]

]]> db61a8159b96499ee1e9bfa8dcaa2d3e Ben posted on the forum topic Custom Banner ad integration in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/custom-banner-ad-integration/#post-65837 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:59:54 +0000 Thank You and that should work with regular Buddypress and creating custom banner ads. I am very excited, my other question is that will it work with MU, I got two sites one is MU, that I am having problems with (I think it could be hosting) and the other is my Buddypress with out […]

]]> d1261d29252180b165c89806e4c11a4c Ben started the forum topic CubePoints (recommendation) in the group CubePoints Buddypress Integration http://buddypress.org/community/groups/cubepoints-buddypress-integration/forum/topic/cube-points-recomondation/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:07 +0000 I added cube points the other and I think it is great. One Idea what I want to use it for is to offer Contests for people with the most points and the person that wins, get’s a prize of some sort. In my site, I built a town social network, my plan is to […]

]]> a5b02fb336237e40ec3a7b6a9eb74aeb Ben joined the group CubePoints Buddypress Integration https://buddypress.org/updates/p/36122/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:07 +0000 0 f21d6028d8ce08037976544fbc9ed81a Ben started the forum topic Custom Banner ad integration in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/custom-banner-ad-integration/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:19:58 +0000 I searched for a bit and I still can’t find a banner program that works or suits my needs. Basicly I just want to put a custum banner(not adsense) under the header for sponsors of my site (maybe 3-5 rotating). Also maybe a side widget banner. I would also need just simple click data and […]

]]> c4c7340af19f6ba02796ee048325fe66 Ben joined the group Creating & Extending https://buddypress.org/updates/p/36115/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:19:57 +0000 0 4e63b1664bb8d831bed1863aa369b504 Ben started the forum topic .1 9 (recomendation) easy facebook photo in the group BuddyPress Album+ http://buddypress.org/community/groups/bp-album/forum/topic/1-9-recomendation-easy-facebook-photo/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:42:29 +0000 I don’t know if this is the proper place to put this post (please let me know if not) but here it is. Is it possible for you guys to include a “post to facebook feature” as an option per photo added? Being on facebook alot, I notice I always click on peoples photos and […]

]]> f9243a4d00b816d4e2ac7f5565f1cbdd Ben posted on the forum topic No photo display, Only white box with x for uploading photos. in the group BuddyPress Album+ http://buddypress.org/community/groups/bp-album/forum/topic/no-photo-display-only-white-box-with-x-for-uploading-photos/#post-64576 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:32:36 +0000 Yeah, the account is from my reseller account in Hostgator. I plan on getting a dedicated hosting account soon however, I don’t know if I will run into a problem with the transfer. But I loved the new beta Photo Album + it worked right away and let me know what feedback I can give […]

]]> 6c88aa081bbe47538d597e28627ecd09 Ben posted on the forum topic I just installed Buddypress with Multi user and having Theme issue with admin panel in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/i-just-installed-buddypress-with-multi-user-and-having-theme-issue-with- Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:51:45 +0000 Thanks Mercime, I downloaded the zip files and extracted them via cpanel from hostgator. Same problem, I even installed BP MU with wp 3.0 on another domain and account to test it and same outcome. It is not picking up the Twnety Ten Theme but everything else works. I am using my reseller account, I […]

]]> 6f8629a67e3ef428dbf3d70140d4966c Ben started the forum topic No photo display, Only white box with x for uploading photos. in the group BuddyPress Album+ http://buddypress.org/community/groups/bp-album/forum/topic/no-photo-display-only-white-box-with-x-for-uploading-photos/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:05:38 +0000 I installed 0.1.7 everything was working great I think. Now before I tell you the problem, I will tell you what I did first. I switched buddypress to multi user so now it is running wp3.0 BP MU. The BP MU seems to work great with the plugins except for my theme(but thatis another issue […]

]]> 20a0967db656839a0526fbe7b4dd0304 Ben joined the group BuddyPress Album+ https://buddypress.org/updates/p/31941/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:05:38 +0000 0 aef5767f890bce168a807974a00deb42 Ben posted on the forum topic I just installed Buddypress with Multi user and having Theme issue with admin panel in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/i-just-installed-buddypress-with-multi-user-and-having-theme-issue-with- Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:10 +0000 This not meant to be a double post but rather more detailed information that I found out last night. The problem has to do with any other user other then super admin that tries to create a blog from the front end.(super admin/admin work from backend posting blogs) Everything else seems to be working but […]

]]> f6ef7d2867b747861c52881f7f2abd2c Ben started the forum topic I just installed Buddypress with Multi user and having Theme issue with admin panel in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/i-just-installed-buddypress-with-multi-user-and-having-theme-issue-with- Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:33:41 +0000 Hi all, I installed buddypress over wp 3.0 and initated teh multi user so now people can have their own blogs on my site. Everything before was smoothe with the buddypress install and still is. However the problem I am having is that when I go to my Blogs and try to create one (me […]

]]> f91bd3073dbc7509a91e98a0a2f7430c Ben joined the group How-To and Troubleshooting https://buddypress.org/updates/p/31690/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:33:40 +0000 0