Durable is an AI-powered website builder that creates complete business websites in seconds. You describe your business, and Durable generates a polished site with pages, images, and copy. But like most website builders, it doesn't include a built-in community forum or discussion feature.
That's where Website Toolbox comes in. You can embed a fully featured discussion forum directly into your Durable site, or simply link to your forum from your site's navigation. Either way, you get user accounts, moderation tools, and real-time conversations.
This works really well for:
- Small business customer communities
- Freelancer and agency client discussions
- Local service business support forums
- Product feedback and feature requests
- Coaching and consulting communities
- Niche hobby and interest groups
- Private member-only communities
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
- Visit durable.co and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get Started to create an account and generate your first AI-powered website.
- From your Durable dashboard, click on the website you want to add the forum to, then click Edit Website to open the website editor.
- In the editor, scroll to the section of the page where you want the forum to appear. Click the Add Section button (the + icon between sections). From the section menu, scroll down and select Embed.
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You can either embed the forum directly into the page or link to it. Both approaches start the same way. You'll need your Website Toolbox forum URL or embed code:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL. You'll need this for the linking approach.
- For the embedding approach, go to Integrate Embed → Embed your forum , and copy the embed code.
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Option A: Embed the forum: In the Embed section, click Edit custom code (the pencil icon). A "Custom Code" modal will appear. Paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the editor and click Done.
Option B: Link to the forum: In the Durable editor, click Add Section and add a button or text link element. Set the link URL to your Website Toolbox forum URL and configure it to open in a new tab. - Click the Publish button in the top-right corner of the Durable editor to publish your changes.
- If you chose the embedding approach, copy the URL of your published page where the forum is embedded. You can find it by visiting your live site and navigating to the page with the forum.
- If you chose the embedding approach, go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum section and paste your Durable page URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field.
Single Sign On
Website Toolbox offers a custom SSO integration service starting at $199.
How to purchase custom SSO integration:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account.
- Go to Integrate → Single Sign On.
- Under Your Website Builder, select Other from the dropdown.
- Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
What Your Members Can Do
Once your forum is connected, your members get a full-featured community experience. Website Toolbox includes many more features beyond what's listed here. Visit the Features Tour to see everything that's available.
💬 For Members
- Create and reply to discussion threads
- Like posts
- Upload images and files
- Receive email notifications
- Customize their profile
🛡️ For Admins
- Moderate posts and comments
- Ban users
- Create categories and pin topics
- Customize the forum's appearance
- Manage member permissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Durable have a built-in forum feature?
No, Durable does not currently have a native forum feature. However, you can easily add a forum to your site using Website Toolbox, either by embedding it directly into a page or by linking to it from your navigation.
Should I embed the forum or link to it?
Both work well. Embedding keeps users on your Durable site and integrates the forum seamlessly into your page layout. Linking is simpler to set up and opens the forum in its own page, which can be a better experience on mobile devices. Choose whichever fits your workflow.
Can I customize the look of my embedded forum?
Yes. Website Toolbox provides a theme editor with a variety of themes you can choose from to match your Durable site's design. You can customize colors, fonts, layout settings, and more to create a seamless look.
Can I make the forum private or members-only?
Absolutely. You can restrict forum access to logged-in users, create invite-only communities, or charge for access with subscription plans. Combined with the SSO integration, you can seamlessly connect your Durable site's user system with the forum.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Durable uses AI to build your website from a simple description. Adding the forum is just as easy: you paste the embed code into the Embed section's custom code editor, and Durable handles the rest. No coding knowledge required.
Will the forum work on mobile devices?
Yes. Website Toolbox forums are fully responsive and work great on phones, tablets, and desktops. If you embed the forum, the iframe adapts to the container size automatically. Website Toolbox also offers a mobile app so your members can participate from their phones.