One.com is a Danish hosting provider that includes a built-in Website Builder with drag-and-drop editing, AI-powered site creation through Aida, and hundreds of templates. 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 One.com 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
- Hosting and tech support discussions
- Blog comment alternatives with threading
- Local business feedback forums
- Hobby and interest group communities
- Club and organization member discussions
- Product Q&A and knowledge sharing
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
- Visit one.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get Started to create an account and choose a hosting plan that includes Website Builder.
- From the one.com Control Panel, click Website Builder to open the editor. Alternatively, go directly to websitebuilder.one.com and log in.
- In the Website Builder editor, click Add section or the + button where you want to add the forum on your page. From the component menu, select the Code component (sometimes labeled as HTML/Code). This lets you embed custom HTML directly into your page.
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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 Website Builder editor, click on the Code component you added in Step 3.
- Paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the HTML field.
- Click Save to apply the code. The forum will appear as an embedded element on your page.
- Drag the edges of the code component to resize it so the forum has enough vertical space to display properly.
Option B: Link to the Forum
- In the Website Builder editor, select the text, button, or menu item you want to use as the link.
- Click the Link icon in the toolbar and paste your Website Toolbox forum URL.
- Set the link to open in a New Tab so visitors don't leave your site entirely.
- Click the Publish button in the top-right corner of the Website Builder to make your changes live on your One.com site.
- Visit your published site and navigate to the page where you added the forum. Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
- Go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum section and paste your One.com 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 One.com have a built-in forum feature?
No, One.com's Website Builder 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 using the Code component 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 One.com 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 One.com 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 One.com site's user system with the forum.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. One.com's Website Builder uses a visual drag-and-drop editor with a built-in Code component. You just paste the Website Toolbox embed code into the Code component and the forum appears on your page. 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.