Embedding a forum into your Weebly website

Weebly is a website builder that offers drag-and-drop tools for creating websites, blogs, and online stores. While it provides basic website building features, 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 Weebly 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 weebly.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Sign Up to create an account.
Open the Weebly Editor for the site 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.
In the Weebly Editor, drag the Embed Code element from the left panel onto your page.
Click inside the element and select Edit Custom HTML.
Paste your Website Toolbox embed code and click outside the element to save.
Click Publish to deploy your changes.
Copy the URL of your published Forum page.
Go back to Website Toolbox and paste the URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field in your Embed settings.

Option B: Link to the Forum

Visit weebly.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Sign Up to create an account.
Open the Weebly Editor for the site 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 from the browser address bar.
In the Weebly Editor, drag the Navigation element from the left panel onto your page (or edit your existing navigation).
Add a new menu item, enter Forum as the name, and set the link to your forum URL.
Click Publish to deploy your changes.
Visit your website. A Forum link will appear in the navigation, opening your forum in a new tab.

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 Weebly 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 Weebly have a built-in forum feature?

No, Weebly does not include a native forum feature. However, you can easily add one using Website Toolbox, either by embedding the forum 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 visitors on your Weebly 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 Weebly 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 Weebly site's user system with the forum.

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.