Lemon Squeezy is a digital commerce platform and merchant of record that makes it easy to sell digital products, SaaS subscriptions, and software. Acquired by Stripe, it handles payments, tax compliance, and checkout so you can focus on building your product. But like most commerce platforms, 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 Lemon Squeezy store using a custom code embed block, or simply link to your forum from your store's navigation. Either way, you get user accounts, moderation tools, and real-time conversations.
This works really well for:
- Digital product communities
- SaaS user feedback and feature requests
- Course and membership discussions
- Customer support forums
- Product launch announcements and beta groups
- Subscriber communities
- Creator and developer networks
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
- Visit lemonsqueezy.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get started to create a free account.
- From your Lemon Squeezy dashboard, go to Store and click Online store to access your store's page editor.
- In the page editor, select the page where you want to add the forum. You can add the forum to an existing page or create a new page for it.
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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 page editor, click the + button to add a new content block to your page.
- Select Code from the content block options. This allows you to paste custom HTML directly into the page.
- Paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the code block editor.
- The forum will render inside the code block on your store page. Adjust the block placement and page layout as needed.
Option B: Link to the Forum
- In the page editor, add a Button or Text content block to your page where you want the forum link to appear.
- Edit the button or text and set the link URL to your Website Toolbox forum URL. Set the link to open in a new tab.
- Save your changes.
- Click the Publish or Save button to publish your changes live on your Lemon Squeezy store.
- Visit your published store page and navigate to the section where you added the forum. Copy the full page URL from your browser's address bar.
- Go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum section and paste your Lemon Squeezy store 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 Lemon Squeezy have a built-in forum feature?
No, Lemon Squeezy does not currently have a native forum feature. However, you can easily add a forum to your Lemon Squeezy store using Website Toolbox, either by embedding it directly into a page with a custom code block 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 Lemon Squeezy store page and integrates the forum seamlessly into your store 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 Lemon Squeezy store'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 Lemon Squeezy customer accounts with the forum.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Lemon Squeezy's page editor lets you add a Code block by simply clicking the add button and pasting your embed code. 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.