Before you can use our new features like the ad server or the business directory, you need to install the MediaOS WordPress plugin on your site.
NOTE: The MediaOS ad server will only work with a WordPress website.
- Choose Members from the left hand navigation menu.
- Click Websites from the options on the next screen.
- Click New Website in the top right corner.
- Click Download WordPress Plugin and install, following the steps listed on the screen.
- Once you download the plug-in, you’ll need to go to WordPress.
- Click the Plugins icon on the left toolbar.
- Click Add New on the drop down menu.
- Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
- On this page, you’ll be prompted to choose a .zip file. Download the file from MediaOS and upload it on this WordPress page.
- Once the file is uploaded, click the Installed Plugins icon on the left toolbar.
- Click the box next to MediaOS Services to activate the plugin.
- Next, navigate back to MediaOS.
- Click Proceed to Next Step.
- On the next screen, enter your website’s name and URL in the fields provided.
- Click the toggle WordPress Enabled to verify that your site is actually a WordPress-powered website.
- Then enter your WordPress site’s login and password credentials (Note: An admin’s login and password works best here.)
- This allows MediaOS to pull information from WordPress on your site’s pages, posts, categories, post types, etc.
- Click Connect.
- Note: The website section will update to show that your website is up-to-date. The up-to-date status is listed under Version.Â
Now that you’ve installed the MediaOS WordPress plugin, you’re ready to set up your ad server or launch your business directory!