Buddypress + DISQUS integration ? ala Telegraph.co.uk
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Hi there!
I currently work for the Telegraph, so have first-hand knowledge. If you want to use Disqus, you need to get user authentication going between WordPress and Disqus. At the Telegraph, we have our own in-house authentication system, too, so we’ve got a three way connection between our system, WordPress, Disqus. It’s as tricky as it sounds, and it’s not perfect.
We also have to use the Disqus Single Sign On feature, which you have to pay money for.
Disqus do have a WordPress plugin https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/disqus-comment-system but as I understand, it syncs between WordPress comments and Disqus comments (it never looks like you’re using Disqus).
I would suggest either using Disqus comments fully or WordPress comments fully. Not a mixture. Requiring people to sign in to Disqus via FB or TW I don’t think will realistically be a problem, as a lot of users have those social media accounts already. If you absolutely must have the Disqus / WordPress user authentication going, I’d suggest you get in contact with Disqus support at http://disqus.com/support/ and see what their thoughts are.
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for your in-depth reply. I will probably circumvent the default WordPress comment system and fully use Disqus. I sent an email to the Disqus team, however I’ve got a feeling that I’ll need to purchase their professional add-on package to get their full support on the implementation. From the information outlined in the OP article, I’d say that this was the route that the Telegraph.co.uk took as well in order to get your three way system up and running?
I’ll see what I can come with
James
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Studio Vanguard
@studio-vanguard
12 years, 5 months ago
Hey all,
I am looking to install both Buddypress and DISQUS into a WordPress site that I’m developing. I am looking to get a similar system going as the The Telegraph were registered users can comment using their BuddyPress profiles, while non-registered users can comment via their social media media profiles for convience : http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/kateday/100044509/telegraph-communities-the-arrival-of-disqus-and-buddypress/
Does anyone know how do you this? I’ve been searching for quite some time and I’ve found no information on this subject. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
James