Pixieset is an all-in-one platform for photographers, offering client galleries, portfolio websites, online stores, and studio management tools. While Pixieset websites look great out of the box, they don'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 Pixieset website, 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:
- Photography communities
- Client feedback and Q&A
- Workshop and course discussions
- Peer critique and portfolio reviews
- Equipment and technique discussions
- Local photography group forums
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Option A: Embed the Forum
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Go to Integrate → Embed → Embed your forum, and copy the embed code.
- Visit Pixieset.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Get Started to create a free account.
- From the dashboard, click Websites in the left sidebar, then select the site you want to edit, or click Create New Site to start a new one.
- Navigate to the page where you want to add the forum, or create a new page by clicking + Add Page in the sidebar.
- While in the page editor, click + Add Block where you want the forum to appear.
- In the block panel, go to the Others tab and select the Custom Embed Code block under Advanced. Note: This is a premium feature available on the Pro Website Plan or the Pro/Ultimate Suite Plan.
- Click Edit Code and paste your Website Toolbox forum embed code into the code field.
- Click Done to apply the code to the block.
- Drag the edges of the Custom Embed Code block to resize it to full width if needed.
- Click Publish to deploy your changes.
- Copy the URL of your published forum page.
- Go to your Website Toolbox embed settings and paste the URL into the Forum URL field to complete the configuration.
Option B: Link to the Forum
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL from the Integrate → Embed page.
- Visit Pixieset.com and log in to your account.
- From the dashboard, click Websites in the left sidebar, then select the site you want to edit.
- Navigate to the page where you want to add the forum link, or create a new page.
- In the page editor, add a Text block or edit an existing navigation element.
- Type the link text (e.g., "Join Our Forum") and highlight it.
- Click the link icon in the text editor toolbar and paste your forum URL.
- Click Publish to deploy your changes.
Single Sign On
To set up Single Sign On between your Pixieset website and your Website Toolbox forum, go to your Single Sign On settings, select Other from the Your Website Builder dropdown, and follow the prompts to purchase the custom SSO integration for $199. The Website Toolbox team will handle the integration.
What Your Members Can Do
Members
- Create discussion topics
- Reply to existing threads
- Like and react to posts
- Search the forum
- Receive notification alerts
- Edit and delete their own posts
Admins
- Moderate all content
- Ban or suspend users
- Create and manage categories
- Customize the forum appearance
- Set user permissions
- Access analytics and reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pixieset have a built-in forum feature?
No, Pixieset 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 Pixieset 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 Pixieset 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 Pixieset site's user system with the forum.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Pixieset uses a drag-and-drop editor. You just paste the embed code into the Custom Embed Code block and Pixieset handles the rest.
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.