Curious if I’m phrasing my questions wrong? I’m new to this forum and I notice my first three posts have received zero replies.
Is it because I”m Australian? 🙂
@bphelp Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for capitalism 🙂
Coming from a marketing perspective, I would put myself in the prospective buyer’s shoes with questions like:
– who is selling the product, what has he/she done before and where
– how long with this product be maintained
– how will I get support, how fast is response time
– what are my courses of action if the product is not supported as promised or doesn’t work in my installation, etc.
Just bringing this up because of what you posted in another topic about another developer who decided to make his plugins premium. That developer has already established street cred. There’s nothing I’ve posted above to discourage you at all. There are some guerilla marketers who’ve outsold some corporate-planned marketing campaigns before so hey. here’s wishing you good luck.
@nicolerbencomo its located in:
yoursite/wp-content/plugins/buddypress/bp-themes/bp-default/registration/register.php
Make sure in dashboard/settings/general/membership that the box is checked beside “Anyone can register”
I am also a newbie and would like to know how to set up a registration page. I see the registration by BuddyPress installed in my .php core files but I don’t see a page template.
WP 3.5.1, BP 1.7-beta1.
I’m working on a BP network for my company and there are some fields that users don’t need to edit themselves (branch they work at, date of hire, etc.), but I still want them to be visible in the profile.
From what I’ve read, this kind of functionality isn’t available out of the box. BP 1.7 adds fields that can be edited by the user and viewed only by admins, but I want the opposite: edited only by admins but can be viewed by anyone (well, anyone who’s logged in).
Two questions. Would this be a good feature to request? And if I were to attempt to make a plugin, could someone point me in the right direction? What things do I need to hook into to make that happen? (I’m a designer not a programmer, so basic steps to start would be helpful!)
@carmeetsroad
there should be more efforts like “CBOX”
You really need to explain a remark like that. What are you wanting provided for you? CBOX is a theme development project based on the Infinity framework. It has entailed a huge number of hours, is backed by a number of developers, and also as far as I’m aware funded, so the fact it’s then returned as openly available for anyone to use is a bonus, but do not expect that to be the norm it’s an exception.
Your bullet points are understandable but not necessarily possible to do. Define work well? who writes those review and tests the plugins?
Better forum responses? how do we achieve this then? Bear in mind a forum such as this and many others are a volunteer effort, those of us that do answer questions do so at the expense of our free time even though for most developers there is in reality no such animal as free time, again helping out on the forum is one way to help improve it as is contributing to the Codex as I mentioned before.
– So yes no one would question things can always be improved and it’s fine to suggest so but the real answer is get involved help make that improvement – it’s a community driven effort.
And on that note the thread does start to repeat itself so lets draw a line under things!
First.. let me say.. I highly appreciate everyones efforts..
— A paid plugin doesnt guarantee non-breakage…
putting aside the conversation of “hey its free stop complaining” — there should be more efforts like “CBOX” and/or a better ranking system that addresses:
1) Does this plugin work well
2) What are the best plugins that work to do xyz..
3) A better response to forum questions/inquiry..
again.. I highly respect everyone here.. @modemlooper is a kick ass developer and wish i can afford his services…
— But I do think theres gotta be a recognition that… BP & the BP Plugin forums support can use improvement..
its obvious that theres a lack of clarity if the questions been asked over and over again, because one can only assume that a satisfactory answer has not been achieved
Why is it obvious there’s a lack of clarity? The question of media keeps getting dragged up because people want that elusive magical full on solution available right now for free – or so it seems?
There are three available media offerings, and media capability to any great degree is in the hands of plugins it’s not a core issue. There are far more fundamental things the small core dev team need to focus on and it’s not things like this.
Take questions about media directly to the plugin authors, hassle bp-media ask why it’s still not near beta.
And as for wiki , FAQ etc contribute, give back write the darned best practise ?blog 🙂 you say you’ve been using BP for years? well BP is community driven – get driving please.
P.S.
So what if this question has been done to death.. its obvious that theres a lack of clarity if the questions been asked over and over again, because one can only assume that a satisfactory answer has not been achieved. I suppose this question and a ton of similar questions can be solved or addressed by having a “wiki” or easily searchable FAQ or Best Practice Blog or.. whatever.. — Ive been using BP for several years (on many of my sites) now as non-technical administrator and Im constantly frustrated.. but anyhoo.. just my 2cents..
Wordpress 3.5.1
Buddypress Version 1.7-beta1
bbPress Version 2.2.4
site http://bp.youpix.org
Clean install of WP, BP, bbPress
Using default BP Theme
No group forums.
Permalinks resaved after install
Created a forum “Coverage Questions”
Issue – Forums don’t show up via the Forums link in the BuddyPress Admin bar
So, this style of URL has no method to create new topics
http://bp.youpix.org/members/MEMBERNANE/forums/
This link (which can be accessed from with in WP / Forum dashboard menu seems fine.
http://bp.youpix.org/forums/forum/coverage-questions/
I’ve tried getting Forums to work correctly on 3 different installs but not joy. Why can’t users create topics and see existing forums from the forums menu link on the admin bar?
I’ve followed the video here
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
I’ve scoured this board. There’s no other plugins installed to cause conflict. It’s driving me crazy!
Hi!
I have a couple BuddyPress questions that I cannot seem to find answers for. I am a long time WordPress user and BP looks great.
1.) I see where BuddyPress creates a Registration page during the install, but I cannot find a registration form. Do I have to build my own form?
And is if possible to use WP form plugins like Formidable and Gravity? How do most BuddyPress admins handle forms?
2.) Regarding Forums. I noticed that BuddyPress also provides an option to install either Group and Site wide forums. Are these forums the same as bbPress?
3.) Are there any privacy options built into BuddyPress that will allow users to make their pages viewable to “Members Only” and “Public” or only certain “Member Groups”? Or do I have to use plugins for this?
Thank you for any advice. I am happy about discovering BuddyPress. This looks like a great adventure!
@bphelp Google shows some snippets here, here and here.
I would like to know how to do this, I am not a buddypress expert so It will take some explaining and even better some code on a github link. I would like to add this to my header and get rid of the toolbar, I would also like to add the BP links that is usually in the right of the toolbar into the the header. Reason being I don’t want that bar up there and it would make it look more custom without the toolbar that gives it away that it is a WP/BP social network. I like how facebook has their notifications, messages, and friend request split out. This is what I am trying to do. I got a little info on this link but not enough to do anything with : http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/27888/how-to-split-out-buddypress-notifications-drop-down-items-to-their-own-top-level @boonebgorges explains it but not in much detail. I would appreciate any guidance on how to get this done. Thanks!
I’m definitely not a spammer. I ask questions and answer questions on here….lol
Thanks @bphelp. Would have been nice to have it on the back end but that will work for now.
I did notice that members that logged in prior to the installation of BP Force Plugin don’t have fields for First Name, Last name, and date of birth which is odd. Those fields were on the registration form and were “required” through bp. It appears that BP Force is the only way to make them be actually “required”.
I now have to get the fields back on the users that don’t have them. I have so many questions and issues with buddypress… I’ll keep plugging away…
hi @adchix,
Do know for answers, but… i have questions 😉
There is a error on the activity page
Warning: Illegal string offset ‘infobartext’ in x/x/x/x/ProudConservative/wp-content/themes/Tersus/lib/adm/inc/meta_config.php on line 29
Check this function and ask about it on the themeforest forum perhaps.
have you set your permalinks, as recommanded, to something other as default path ?
Have you old pages in the trash with identical names as the online pages ? If yes delete them definely ?
Are all pages appering on the BP settings page tab ?
Each BP option you use should have is own page. (xprofile, forums, etc) Is this the case ?
This is a WP factor not a Buddypress one. Look into the use of the ‘more tag’ used to split posts where you wish within the post body. The WP codex is your friend for questions like this.
@djpaul Thanks! That worked like a charm.. I promise.. i didnt cross post it on this forum. 🙂 — Ok.. so from now.. i promise to ask Welcome Pack questions on WordPress.org — and not here 🙂 Thanks Again!
it was only meant to answer the first of the 3 questions. Sorry I wasn’t more specific.
@bphelp that does not answer the questions 🙁
Try this:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u6oos92g344485f
makes activity dependent on friendship but admin can see all activity.
Latest version of WordPress : important things as I am testing Buddypress 1.7 but not finding
1 . How do I let a site member block another site member from posting to him/ seeing her profile and activities?
2. How do a site member makes her blog post / photo viewable/taggable to a friend/friends only?
3. How to post comment to a blog post from activity ( see oxwall.org) ?
The Privacy plugin that was there is broken and by searching here, and wordpress org and by Googling I have found no clue so far. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
i would echo everything hugo says and maybe add a bit more of my own perspective. First off whenever someone offers me equity as partial or full compensation you have to answer two fundamental questions #1 what is the value of the equity they are offering and #2 does the commitment they are asking from me allow for the proposed cash/equity split. Now those two questions may seem simple but the devil is always as they say in the details.
Unless you have a huge bankroll and can support your own expenses until the point the site returns the value you are hoping for if someone is asking for a full time commitment the answer to #2 will always be no.
If the offer is not for equity but just payment down the road then it really isn’t an offer at all he is asking you to extend him a line of credit. What happens if the site never makes any money? No matter how good the idea may seem, good ideas, businesses and sites die everyday for a lot of reasons as a designer and consultant i feel like it’s my responsibility (both for myself and my clients) to always assume the worst case scenario, remember there are now over a billion websites out there just having a great idea and strong execution is by no means a guarantee of success.
Your wall street client should understand these thing intimately and as hugo suggests the implied tone suggests he’s looking to lower his own risk at your expense and my antenna would be fully perked at this point if were you. Assuming you trust in the idea and the client and you getting some kind of equity cash split make sure the cash portion is something you can live with especially if you are giving up your existing full time job to start the project and think of the equity as being a bonus based on the success of the project.
I do not personally deal with contracts myself (unless a client or vendor requests one) i require deposits and stage payments for large projects but if theres equity involved you absolutely must have a contract as well as lawyer who has no relation to your client to look it over for you. you will also need to value the company in order to calculate what your equity would be worth. if there are no expenses other then your time then theoretically you should have 100% equity.
I’ll sign of with a quote hope it helps mindset wise.
“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” – Albert Einstein
I am absolutely certain I’ve answered this same question somewhere else, a few days ago. Please don’t ask for support for the same issue multiple times. I’d prefer Welcome Pack questions on the WordPress.org plugin support forums, too, please 🙂
Depending on your computer, you need to hold CTRL and click on each item. If you’re on a Mac, hold the CMD key.
@djpaul I have updated the forums info last Jan 3, 2013 using bbPress plugin only -> see forums component listed at https://codex.buddypress.org/component/forums/ onto the page https://codex.buddypress.org/user/setting-up-a-new-installation/installing-group-and-sitewide-forums/ Just need to complete Group Forums only section – have some questions there.
