How to Use the BuddyBoss App Blog Posts Block

The BuddyBoss App Blog Posts Block lets you feature selected WordPress blog posts in your BuddyBoss App pages with a swipeable carousel. Users can tap a post to view its content or See All to open the full blog index. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add the block, customize its title and background, apply filters or pick specific posts, and preview its appearance.

Opening the App Page Editor

1. In your WordPress Dashboard, go to BuddyBoss App > App Pages.
2. Edit the App Page where you want to add the blog block.

Adding the Blog Posts Block

1. Click the + icon to insert a new block.
2. Scroll to the BuddyBoss App Blocks section and select Blog Posts.
3. Drag the block to your preferred position on the page.

Customizing the Block Title and Background

1. In the block’s Settings panel, change the Title from Blog to your desired label (e.g., Latest News).
2. Choose a Background Color or leave it Transparent.

Filtering by Criteria

1. Under Content Source, select Filter Posts.
2. Use the filters to refine:
   
   • Order By: Newest or Alphabetical
   • Sort Direction: Ascending or Descending
   • Sticky Posts: Include, Exclude, or Only Sticky
   • Categories/Tags: Enter comma-separated slugs
   • Authors: Enter comma-separated usernames
   • Date: Choose from dates containing posts
   • Items to Show: Set carousel size

Selecting Specific Posts

1. In Content Source, switch to Specific Posts.
2. Click Select Posts and choose the exact posts to appear.

Saving and Previewing

1. Click Update on your App Page.
2. Force-close and reopen the BuddyBoss App on your device.
3. Navigate to the configured page and swipe through the Blog Posts carousel.
4. Tap See All to verify it links to your full blog index.