How would I setup an editable about me section ...
Added: 05/18/2016 | Updated: 9 Years Ago
Question How would I setup an editable about me section on my web pages using member variables?
Answer
Setup a Member Variable
To do this go to member variables page (/admin/membervariables) and add a member variable for the about me section
Add it to a Page
Inside of an editable WYSIWYG section of a page add the code ~var#~ where you want the content to appear. Be sure to get the correct code where # is replaced with the number of the member variable. You can get the correct code either from the member variables page or from "View/Info" -> "Dynamic Info (~~)" in the page editor.
Test it Out
Go to the members page (/admin/members) and login as a member. Go to their profile (/admin/profile) and enter a value for their about me section. Then view the member's page where you added the member variable ~~ code and you will see the content there.
A.To link variable to facebook page URL, replace Facebook page name with variable code in the Wysiwyg editor.
www.facebook.com/~VARCODE~ // VARCODE to be replaced with your variable code as follows
Copy variable code from member variables page
Also you can display all available variables already created from Edit pages-> Click on the page you want to edit -> View/Info -> Dynamic info (~~) All variables will be listed at the right panel.
A. You can add input fields for members to add a value on the resource page. For example, if you are promoting a program you can easily add ~~ code below text or a video you make and then the ~~ is replaced with a form for a member to put their username for the program being promoted.
Tilde Codes to Use
~membervar#form~
Complete form with save button
~membervar#input~
An individual form field. Used when adding multiple inputs. You need to add a button with type="submit" to save the changes.
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