Learn BuddyNext, one series at a time
147 videos, from quick overviews to feature-by-feature tours of the whole platform: feed, spaces, profiles, messaging, moderation, and memberships. Go from your first community to one you can charge for and own.
Start here: Add a Social Activity Feed to WordPress
Overviews & use cases
Start with the big picture
Short films on what BuddyNext is, why you own it, and what you can build on it.
Online Community Platform for WordPress You Fully Own
What BuddyNext is, why you own it, and the community you can run on WordPress.
Watch seriesSkool and Mighty Networks Alternative You Actually Own
A self-hosted alternative to the SaaS platforms - keep your members, data, and money.
Watch seriesCommunity Website Builder: Courses, Memberships, Forums, Jobs
WordPress as a community website builder - courses, memberships, forums, jobs, a store.
Watch seriesCommunity Website Examples: Real Online Community Ideas
Real community ideas you can build - coaching, alumni, gaming, SaaS, nonprofit and more.
Watch seriesFeature tours
Every feature, explained
One short tour per feature, free and Pro. Exactly what it does and how to use it. More setup and usage screencasts are on the way.
How to Create a Social Network: Full Step-by-Step Guide
Long-form, start-to-finish builds: setup, a full tour, courses, memberships, moderation.
Watch seriesHow to Use an Online Community Platform (Member Guide)
The member experience, step by step - sign up, profile, feed, spaces, messaging, search.
Watch seriesHow to Build a Social Network Website on WordPress (Setup Guide)
Every admin screen for site owners - wizard, branding, features, members, moderation.
Watch seriesSocial Network Plugin for WordPress: Full Feature Tour (Free)
Every free feature, one short tour at a time.
Watch seriesOnline Community Software: Memberships, Analytics and AI Tools
Every Pro feature, one short tour at a time.
Watch seriesHow to Build a Paid Membership Community Website (WordPress)
Pro admin setup - tiers, Stripe, drips, broadcasts, real-time, moderation.
Watch seriesMembership Community Website for Members: Gated Content and Plans
The Pro member side - membership, gated spaces, custom reactions, advanced search, badges.
Watch seriesWatch, then build it yourself
Every video runs on the free plugin. Install BuddyNext and follow along.