Embedding a forum into your Jigsy website

Jigsy is a website platform that provides tools for building and managing websites. While Jigsy offers various features for creating websites, it does not include a native community forum or discussion feature.

That's where Website Toolbox comes in. You can embed a fully featured discussion forum directly into your Jigsy 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:

Business websites with customer communities
Blog reader discussions
Online course discussions
Customer support forums
Feedback and feature request boards
Private member groups
Coaching and membership sites
SaaS product communities

This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:

Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum

Option A: Embed the Forum

Visit jigsy.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get Started to create an account.
Open the Jigsy site editor for the website where you want to add the forum.
Get your Website Toolbox embed code:
1. Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
2. Go to Integrate Embed → Embed your forum , and copy the embed code.
Select the HTML Component from the toolbar. Choose where to add it on the page, paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the HTML code block, and save.
Click Publish to deploy your changes.
Copy the URL of your published Forum page. You can find it in your site's navigation or by visiting the published URL and navigating to the Forum page.
Go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum section and paste your Jigsy Forum page URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field.

Option B: Link to the Forum

Visit jigsy.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get Started to create an account.
Open the Jigsy site editor for the website where you want to add the forum.
Get your Website Toolbox forum URL:
1. Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
2. Copy your forum URL.
In the Add Content to Page toolbar, add a text link pointing to your forum URL. Make sure to set it to open in a new tab.
Click Publish to deploy your changes.

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 Jigsy have a built-in forum feature?

No, Jigsy 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 Jigsy 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 Jigsy 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. Your forum members will use the Website Toolbox login system to access the forum.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. Jigsy provides a user-friendly interface for adding custom content. You just paste the embed code from Website Toolbox and Jigsy handles the rest. No coding knowledge is 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.