Theo is an AI website builder that builds and hosts your small business website from a chat description, and keeps changing it the same way: you type what you want, in plain English, and Theo makes the change. There is no drag-and-drop editor and no code editor. Like most website builders, it does not 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 Theo 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:
- Customer support forums
- Local business and trades communities
- Professional practices and member groups
- Churches and nonprofit groups
- Course and workshop follow-ups
- Feedback and feature request boards
- Hobby and interest communities
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Option A: Embed the Forum
- Visit app.theo.site and sign in with the email address you used when you created the website, through Google or an emailed login code.
- Open the website where you want the forum. If your account holds more than one website, click the circle with your photo or initial in the top-right corner and switch to it.
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Get your Website Toolbox embed code:
- 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.
- In Theo's editing chat, type a prompt like: "Add a new page called Forum to my site and embed the following code on it as a full-width iframe: [paste your embed code here]". Theo makes the change while you watch.
- Review the result in the preview panel. If you want the page or the iframe sized differently, ask Theo with a follow-up message. There is no editor to open and no code to touch.
- Click Publish when it looks right, to put the change on your live site.
- Visit your published site, open the Forum page, and copy its URL.
- Go back to the Website Toolbox Embed section and paste your Theo Forum page URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field.
Option B: Link to the Forum
- Visit app.theo.site and sign in with the email address you used when you created the website.
- Open the website where you want to add the forum link.
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Get your Website Toolbox forum URL:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL.
- In the editing chat, type a prompt like: "Add a link called Forum to my site's navigation that opens [paste your forum URL] in a new tab."
- Review the change in the preview panel, then click Publish.
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 Theo have a built-in forum feature?
No, Theo does not include a native forum or community discussion 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 Theo 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 Theo 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.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Theo has no code editor, and you never write code to change the site. You describe the change in the chat and Theo makes it. Adding the forum works the same way: paste the embed code or your forum URL into the chat and Theo 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.