How to Build a Job Board in WordPress - Part 1 (Introduction)

Formidable Forms - WordPress Forms Plugin
11 Jul 201803:03

Summary

TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers on creating a job board using Formidable Forms Pro, emphasizing the need for Pro features and the PayPal add-on for payment processing. It outlines the setup process, including registering, downloading, and configuring the necessary plugins, and preparing for user registration.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ To create a job board, you need Formidable Forms Pro, which includes professional features.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ You'll also need the PayPal add-on for accepting payments, available in the Business package or as a separate purchase.
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ After registering for Formidable Forms, you can download all necessary licenses and installations from formidableforms.com.
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Install Formidable Forms, Formidable Forms Pro, Formidable PayPal Standard, and Formidable Registration on your WordPress site.
  • โš™๏ธ Ensure Formidable PayPal Standard is configured correctly by going to Forms > Global Settings > PayPal.
  • ๐Ÿ“ง Enter a valid PayPal email address for the video course and use the testing environment to avoid real transactions.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Set up return and canceled URLs based on your local environment for testing purposes.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Some default messages and login/logout pages for registration will be created as needed throughout the tutorials.
  • ๐Ÿš€ The video course will start with the basics and progressively build up to creating a complete job board.
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ The course assumes you have access to Formidable Forms and its add-ons, and will guide you through the setup process.
  • ๐ŸŽฅ The transcript is from a video tutorial series that will walk you through creating a job board using Formidable Forms.

Q & A

  • What is the primary focus of the video course?

    -The primary focus of the video course is to teach how to create a job board using Formidable Forms.

  • Which version of Formidable Forms is required for this course?

    -Formidable Forms Pro is required, as it comes with professional features necessary for the course.

  • What additional component is needed to accept payments through Formidable Forms?

    -The PayPal add-on is needed to accept payments through Formidable Forms.

  • Is it necessary to purchase the PayPal add-on separately?

    -Yes, the PayPal add-on can be purchased individually starting at thirty-nine dollars for a single site, or it comes with the business package.

  • Where can one obtain the licenses and downloads for Formidable Forms?

    -After registering for Formidable Forms, one can obtain the licenses and downloads from formidableforms.com.

  • What is the free version of Formidable Forms called?

    -The free version of Formidable Forms is available in the WordPress plugin repository and is simply called 'Formidable Forms'.

  • What additional plugins are mentioned in the script for setting up the job board?

    -The additional plugins mentioned are Formidable PayPal Standard for payment processing and Formidable Registration for user registration.

  • How can one configure Formidable PayPal Standard for testing purposes?

    -By going to Forms > Global Settings and then clicking on PayPal, one can configure the PayPal email address, use the testing environment, and set the return and canceled URLs.

  • What should be done with the default messages and login/logout pages in Formidable Registration?

    -The default messages and login/logout pages in Formidable Registration should be customized and created as needed throughout the course.

  • What is the next step after setting up the plugins and configurations?

    -The next step is to start creating the job board, which will be covered in the next video of the course.

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