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In reply to: bbPress forum BLANK pages
Sounds like the problem is that you actually “do” have a page called “forums” that is in the trash and you have to EMPTY the trash to get rid of it. Once you do, then you can create it again with the proper short codes and page slug of “forums” (instead of “/forums2”)
Cheers!
spenceYou’re welcome to drop me an email to help@labsecrets.com
In reply to: Add login box to /forumThere is a div in your header.php file that contains the top search box. This could be modified to add a login box or login link (better, IMHO). Since I don’t have access to your theme files, you will have to tweak the css a bit, and put it into your style sheet (I’m showing it inline here just by example):
<div id=”top_area”><section class=”widget widget_search” id=”search-4″><a href=”/wp-login.php” style=”float:left; display:inline-block;margin-right:20px”>Login</a> <form action=”http://aftertasty.com” id=”searchform” method=”get” style=”width:400px;”>
In reply to: WordPress + BuddyPress + bbPress (Integration)Not sure if you guys are still struggling, this far down the line. But in case you come back to the thread, we’ve created a video that will make it easy for you:
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
Spence
In reply to: BuddyPress + bbPress – Site wide forum does not workHey guys,
we’ve updated the video guide for bbPress 2.2.2 and BuddyPress 1.6.1 as there have been some significant and valuable additions. Have a peek if you need it: http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: How do i set up bbpress and buddypress?If you are struggling with this, don’t worry, we have you covered. Please see our updated video called “The Definitive Guide to BuddyPress and bbPress Configuration”. We’ve updated it for bbPress 2.2.2 and bbPress 1.6.1
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: Running Buddypress with BBpressIt might be worth your while to view our latest (updated) video guide for configuring BuddyPress & bbPress, as it goes into some of the differences and features that have arrived with 2.2.2 and BuddyPress 1.6.1
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
spence
You’re most welcome 😉
In reply to: Issues Removing the Sidebar#GatorESG,
for your theme, you need to use this instead (your content is contained in a differently named div:
body.bbPress #sidebar {display:none;}
body.bbPress #main {width: 100%;}
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: footer text looks very weirdYou have a CSS file called colours.css that is causing this. To override it, add this to your master style sheet for this theme to override:
#footer a { color: #FFFFFF; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; }
Cheers!
spence
It’s almost impossible to help without knowing what you have installed in the way of plugins… are you using a plugin for access control? That would be my #1 suspect
In reply to: bbPress permalinksCheers!
Have a view of : http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
it might give you some other tips and tricks 😉
In reply to: Why is Forum Index In Bullet Points??Making a child theme is beyond the scope of this forum, but there are plenty of good resources if you google “create a wordpress child theme”. In a nutshell, you need “at least” to have a new folder, with a style.css file that references the proper header elements of your parent, including its name and the location of the parent theme’s style sheet.
If you are using the shortcode method, please try the default method instead, which is to change bbPress’s default root slug to something that is “NOT” an existing page (try “sitewide-forums” for example). This will allow you to keep your existing page / shortcut method index. Please show us what happens when you do this? (provide the URL)
In reply to: footer text looks very weirdHard to know unless you include the URL to you site… ?? 😉
In reply to: Why is Forum Index In Bullet Points??You have several issues going on here, but they are directly related to your theme. As is very common, it appears to me that your theme has a conditional statement in the template file that builds archive pages. As such, it’s treating the content for bbPress forums as excerpts, as well as applying some unwanted styling.
Have you tried to build a page using the shortcode method? If so, what was the result? If you found it worked properly, then the issue as suggested above, and you could try to modify your theme or child-theme files to add a similar conditional that looks for bbPress and forces it to use the_content() instead of the_excerpt(). See: https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/non-functional-index-page-when-bbpress-2-1rc4-is-used-with-woothemes-canvas-5-05/
If this page is being built with shortcodes (I don’t think it is from what I see) then what is the result if you try the default forum index method? We outline both methods in our step by step video here: http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
We’ll get you there… 😉
In reply to: Add login box to /forumWhat is your site url? I can give you some suggestions on where to place the code for a login-box so it shows up on the top of a page.
Also, if you prefer, you can build your forum site index using shortcode / page method… this would give you flexibility of having your default theme sidebar, etc. available to you.
Not sure? Check out our updated step by step guide that covers the two methods for creating a forum index page:
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: Add action on topic saveThere is a plugin that will accept WP post comments via a new forum topic… maybe not exactly what you wanted, but sounds like it might be interesting?
In reply to: Issues Removing the SidebarKslad
this will bring joy to your heart.
Add it to your css file wherever you add other customization mods:
body.bbPress #sidebar {display:none;}
body.bbPress .post {width:100%;}It will remove the sidebar and make your forum 100% width.
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: Roles and Capabilities in bbPress 2.2Justin,
Kudos for the quick update! We’ve found the Members plugin to be an indispensable tool when used in combination with bbPress and even BuddyPress / WooCommerce (subscriptions). Previously we used the role management to make subscription sites possible with members-only support forums.
After reading your post, and on the suggestion of JJJ, we updated our step by step guide to configuring bbPress 2.2.2 & BuddyPress 1.6.1, and included a special reference to using the Members plugin to solve those situations where one needs a “special” mix of the roles and capabilities between WP and bbP.
Have a peek if yo have the time:
Direct link to video: http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Keep up the great work! 😉
Cheers!
spence
In reply to: Creating "members only" forumFor this you should consider using the Members plugin from Justin Tadlock, to create a unique WP role for the users whom you wish to have “special” access. Then you can differentiate their capabilities within the unique WP role (or use one of the default WP roles).
Confused?… don’t worry, it’s all new. bbPress now has unique and definitive roles and capabilities from those of WP. But this can be used to your advantage if you have a few tricks up your sleeve 😉
I cover this at the end of the updated Definitive Guide to BuddyPress and bbPress. See if this helps? Let me know if you need further help?
http://labzip.com/the-definitive-guide-to-buddypress-bbpress-configuration/
Cheers!
Spence
In reply to: Issues Removing the SidebarWhat is is your URL? I will give you the CSS for your theme…
In reply to: Getting user signups but it's spam botsOur legacy video from 2011 showing both Akismet and AntiSpamBee:
http://labsecrets.com/2011/07/09/eat-comment-spam-for-lunch-with-aksimet-and-antispam-bee/
In reply to: Getting user signups but it's spam botsWe suggest you consider AntiSpamBee, it has some advantages over Akismet and is completely free:
http://labzip.com/plugin/antispam-bee/
cheers,
spence
In reply to: Plugin/way to place Advertising under forum list?In reply to: bbPress permalinksFundamentally you need to understand that the use of the prefix is designed to put a unique prefix in place when you’re on a forum index page vs when you are on a topic index page. As such, it is not possible with the default code to show “/forum/topic” if ou mean both are prefixes.
I suggest you use the plural term “forums” as your base, then “forum” and “topic” as your prefixes.
If you like, have a watch of our comprehensive guide video:
cheers!
spence
