WordPress is one of the most popular website-building platforms in the world, used by millions of individuals, businesses, and organizations. It powers more than 40% of all websites globally, thanks to its flexibility, ease of use, and vast customization options. With WordPress, you don’t need to be an expert designer or coder to create a professional-looking website. By spending some time exploring the system and experimenting with different tools, you can build a fully functional and visually appealing website tailored to your needs.

WordPress by BMABA is a specialized version of WordPress designed specifically for martial arts clubs. It operates on a multisite setup, meaning you get access to a curated selection of plugins and themes, ensuring reliability, security, and ease of use. This setup simplifies the process of building and managing a club website while maintaining all the powerful features of standard WordPress.

Key Features of WordPress by BMABA:

There's three ways of managing content - the classic editor built into Wordpress, Visual Composer (Bakery Builder) and Elementor, which is recommended.

Elementor PRO is a powerful, drag-and-drop page builder that allows you to create visually stunning and fully customizable websites without any coding. It offers a user-friendly interface with live preview editing, meaning you can see changes in real time as you build your pages.

For the best compatibility and performance, Hello Elementor is the recommended theme. It is pre-installed on WordPress by BMABA and provides a lightweight, optimized foundation for Elementor designs. This ensures fast loading times and maximum flexibility when customizing your site. Head to Appearance > Themes and press 'ACTIVATE' on the theme to make it live.

Once Elementor is activated, you can use it to build and customize every aspect of your website, including:

Elementor PRO unlocks a range of advanced widgets, including:

To help you get started with Elementor, here are some official training resources and online guides:

By activating Elementor PRO and using the Hello Elementor theme, you can fully customize your website with ease, whether you're designing a simple club page or a full membership site. Request activation via web chat to unlock the PRO features today!

WPBakery, formerly known as Visual Composer, is a drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that allows you to create and customize website layouts without coding. It provides both frontend and backend editing, making it easy to build visually appealing pages while seeing changes in real time.

Once WPBakery is activated, you can start building your website with drag-and-drop elements. It includes two main editing modes:

WPBakery uses a row-and-column structure, similar to Elementor:

Here are some official resources and learning materials to help you get started with WPBakery:

The Classic WordPress Editor is the traditional content editor used in WordPress before the introduction of Gutenberg. It provides a familiar, simple, and straightforward interface similar to a word processor, making it easy to create and edit pages and posts without the complexity of block-based editing.

While newer WordPress installations default to Gutenberg (the block editor), WordPress by BMABA keeps the Classic Editor as the default for ease of use. If you prefer Gutenberg, you can activate it via the settings menu.

The Classic Editor provides a single text area where you can add and format your content. It includes two modes:

On the right-hand side, you will find:

Posts are dynamic content entries in WordPress, primarily used for blog articles, news updates, and announcements. Unlike pages, which are static and used for permanent content like "About Us" or "Contact" pages, posts are time-sensitive and typically displayed in reverse chronological order—with the most recent post appearing first.

Posts are highly versatile and can be categorized, tagged, and archived to help users easily navigate your content. They are often used for:

The All Posts section in WordPress provides a central hub to manage your posts. You can access this by navigating to Posts > All Posts in your dashboard.

From this screen, you can:

If you have a high volume of posts, the search function and filtering tools make it easier to find specific content without manually scrolling through all entries.

The Add New option under Posts allows you to create a new post. You can access it via Posts > Add New or by clicking "Add New" from the All Posts screen.

When creating a post, you'll need to:

Once published, the post will appear on your blog or designated post archive page.

Categories help you organise posts into broad topics. They allow users to filter content and find related posts easily. For example, a martial arts club website might use the following categories:

You can assign multiple categories to a post, but it's best to keep the structure simple and logical.

To manage categories, go to Posts > Categories, where you can:

Tags are more specific than categories and help users find related content. They work like keywords that describe the key themes of a post.

For example, a blog post about a karate competition might have the following tags:

Unlike categories, tags do not have a hierarchical structure, so they are best used to add additional context to a post.

You can add tags while creating or editing a post or manage them under Posts > Tags, where you can:

By using posts effectively with categories and tags, you can improve website navigation and help visitors find the content most relevant to them.

The Media section in WordPress is where all uploaded images, videos, audio files, and documents are stored. It acts as a central repository for all media content used across posts, pages, and other parts of your website.

WordPress supports various file types, including:

The Media Library makes it easy to manage and reuse files across different pages and posts without needing to re-upload them.

The Library is where all media files uploaded to WordPress are displayed and managed. You can access it by navigating to Media > Library in the dashboard.

Key features of the Media Library include:

Images and files stored in the Media Library can be inserted directly into posts, pages, and widgets without needing to re-upload them.

The Add New option allows you to upload new media files directly to your WordPress site. You can access this by going to Media > Add New or by clicking the "Add Media" button when editing a post or page.

To upload files:

By using the Media Library efficiently, you can keep your website organised, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

Pages in WordPress are used for static content—meaning content that doesn’t change frequently. They are different from posts because they are not time-sensitive and are usually used for essential site sections like:

Unlike posts, pages do not use categories or tags, but they can be organised using parent-child relationships to create a hierarchy (e.g., "Our Club" as a parent page, with "History" and "Instructors" as subpages).

The All Pages section in WordPress provides an overview of every page on your site. You can access it by going to Pages > All Pages in the dashboard.

From this screen, you can:

If you have many pages, use the search bar or sorting tools to quickly find the one you need.

To create a new page, navigate to Pages > Add New.

When adding a page, you will need to:

Once you're ready, click Publish to make the page live.

The way you edit pages in WordPress depends on the editor you choose. WordPress by BMABA includes three main editing options:

Classic Editor (Default Installed Editor)

The Classic Editor is a simple text-based editor, similar to a word processor. It is best for users who want a straightforward way to add and format content.

This method is fast and easy for simple content but lacks advanced design features.

Elementor PRO (Recommended for Beginners & Advanced Users)

Elementor PRO is the best option for designing pages visually. It offers a drag-and-drop interface where you can build custom layouts, add animations, and create professional-looking pages without coding.

Elementor PRO is included for free with WordPress by BMABA, but you must request activation via web chat.

WPBakery (Visual Composer)

WPBakery is another drag-and-drop page builder, similar to Elementor, but with a different layout system.

WPBakery is not activated by default but can be activated via the Plugins menu.

For further learning, here are some helpful resources:

By understanding how to create and edit pages in WordPress, you can build a professional and functional website that looks great and is easy to navigate.

Comments in WordPress allow visitors to interact with your content by leaving feedback, questions, or discussions on posts and pages. They are most commonly used on blog posts but can also be enabled on pages if needed.

By default, WordPress allows comments on posts but not on pages, although this can be adjusted in the settings. Site owners have full control over comments, including approving, editing, deleting, or disabling them entirely.

The Comments section in WordPress can be accessed via Comments in the dashboard. This screen shows a list of all comments left by visitors on your posts and pages.

From here, you can:

You can also use bulk actions to approve, delete, or mark multiple comments as spam at once.

Comments can be turned on or off for individual posts and pages.

To enable or disable comments for a specific post or page:

If you don’t see the Discussion section, click Screen Options (top right) and enable it.

To manage overall comment settings, go to Settings > Discussion. Here, you can:

If you want stricter control over comments, consider installing an anti-spam plugin like Akismet to automatically filter spammy or unwanted comments.

By properly managing comments, you can enhance visitor engagement while keeping your site free from spam and unwanted discussions.

The Appearance section in WordPress allows you to customise your website’s design, including themes, menus, widgets, and styling. It is where you can control how your website looks and functions for visitors.

Because WordPress by BMABA operates on a managed multisite network, themes and plugins are curated and moderated to ensure security, stability, and compatibility. However, members can request additional themes or plugins via web chat if needed.

Themes control the overall design, layout, and styling of your website. They dictate the look of your pages, fonts, colours, and more.

To manage themes, go to Appearance > Themes. From here, you can:

By default, WordPress by BMABA includes the Hello Elementor theme, which is lightweight and fully compatible with Elementor PRO (recommended for designing your site).

If you need a specific theme that is not available, you can request it via web chat, and our team will review and install it if approved.

The Customizer allows you to make site-wide visual changes without touching code. You can access it via Appearance > Customize.

Here, you can adjust:

Changes made in the Customizer are shown in real-time but won’t be applied until you click Publish.

Widgets are small blocks of content that can be added to sidebars, footers, and other widget-ready areas of your theme.

To manage widgets, go to Appearance > Widgets. From here, you can:

Common widgets include:

Some themes support additional widget areas, such as custom headers or footers.

Menus control your site’s navigation, allowing visitors to browse different pages. To manage menus, go to Appearance > Menus.

From here, you can:

Most themes have at least one menu location, but some offer multiple (e.g., main navigation and footer navigation).

If using Elementor PRO, menus can also be custom-designed using the Theme Builder.

The Theme Editor (Appearance > Theme Editor) allows users to modify theme files directly using code. However, because WordPress by BMABA operates on a managed multisite network, direct editing of theme files is restricted for security and stability reasons.

If you need custom theme modifications, you can:

For additional theme or plugin requests, reach out to our support team via web chat, and we will review your request to ensure compatibility with the WordPress by BMABA network.

Plugins are extensions that add additional functionality to a WordPress site without requiring custom coding. They can be used to enhance design, improve security, optimise performance, add e-commerce capabilities, integrate with third-party services, and much more.

Since WordPress by BMABA is a managed multisite network, all plugins are curated and moderated to ensure compatibility, security, and reliability. Members cannot install their own plugins but can request additional plugins via web chat support, where they will be reviewed for approval.

To manage plugins, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins in the WordPress dashboard.

From this screen, you can:

Because WordPress by BMABA is a curated system, users cannot directly delete plugins but can request removal if necessary.

The platform includes a wide range of pre-installed plugins to cover essential functionality. Below are some key plugins and how they can be used:

Site Design & Customisation

SEO & Performance

E-Commerce & Payments

Forms & Communication

Club & Membership Management

Security & GDPR Compliance

Email & Marketing

Multimedia & Social Media

Miscellaneous Tools & Utilities

To activate a plugin:

To deactivate a plugin:

If a plugin needs to be removed entirely, contact BMABA support via web chat, as users cannot delete plugins themselves in the multisite setup.

Although plugins enhance functionality, they can sometimes conflict with each other. Common issues include:

To prevent conflicts:

If you experience issues, contact support for assistance, as plugin management is restricted in WordPress by BMABA.

For any plugin-related queries or to request activation of a specific tool, reach out to BMABA support via web chat.

The Users section in WordPress allows you to manage who has access to your website and control their permissions. WordPress operates with user roles, each with different levels of access and capabilities.

Because WordPress by BMABA is a managed multisite network, users must be handled carefully. Adding existing users manually should be done with caution, as they may already have access to another site on the network.

If you are using ClubManager by BMABA, it is essential that students or parents sign up through the front end of your site (yoursite.bmaba.club/student-dashboard). This ensures that the correct licence is applied to their account and that they are registered properly.

The All Users section, found under Users > All Users, displays a list of everyone who has access to your site.

From here, you can:

User roles define what actions someone can take on your site. The common roles include:

For ClubManager by BMABA, students and parents should not be manually added as users. Instead, they must register via the front-end student dashboard to ensure their account is linked correctly to their membership.

If you need to add a new user manually, go to Users > Add New.

You will be asked to enter:

Click "Add New User" to create the account. The user will receive an email to set up their password.

Adding Existing Users (Multisite Caution)

Because WordPress by BMABA is a multisite network, some users may already have accounts on another BMABA-managed site.

When adding users, be cautious when selecting "Add Existing User" as this will grant them access to your site but not create a new account. If they are an instructor or club owner, this is fine—but if they are a student or parent, they should register via the student dashboard instead to ensure proper account linking.

Each user can manage their personal information under Users > Profile.

From here, users can:

Administrators can edit other users' profiles, but regular users can only edit their own information.

If you need assistance managing users or assigning roles, contact BMABA support via web chat.

The Tools section in WordPress provides various utilities for managing, importing, and exporting content, as well as checking the health and performance of your site. While some of these tools are useful for transferring data or troubleshooting, certain functions may be restricted or limited in WordPress by BMABA due to the managed multisite network setup.

The Available Tools section (found under Tools > Available Tools) includes basic WordPress utilities, such as the Category to Tag Converter, which allows you to convert categories into tags (or vice versa) for better content organisation.

Other tools may appear here depending on which plugins are installed, as some third-party plugins add their own utilities to this section.

The Import tool (found under Tools > Import) allows you to bring in content from other websites or platforms. WordPress supports importing data from various sources, including:

To use an importer:

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

Because this is a multisite network, importing content may have restrictions, especially if it involves themes, plugins, or site-wide settings. If you need assistance importing content, contact BMABA support via web chat for guidance.

The Export tool (found under Tools > Export) allows you to download content from your site, which can be useful for backups or transferring data to another WordPress installation.

WordPress allows you to export:

To export content:

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

The Site Health tool (found under Tools > Site Health) helps you check your website’s performance, security, and overall health. It provides:

To use this tool:

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

For assistance with any of these tools, reach out via web chat.

The Settings section in WordPress allows you to configure site-wide options that affect how your website operates. These settings include basic site information, reading and writing preferences, discussion settings, media handling, permalinks, and privacy policies.

Because WordPress by BMABA is a managed multisite network, some settings may be restricted for security and compatibility reasons. If you require a setting change that isn’t available, you can contact BMABA support via web chat for assistance.

The General settings page (Settings > General) controls basic site details, such as:

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

The Writing settings page (Settings > Writing) defines how content is created and published. It includes:

Recommendations

The Reading settings page (Settings > Reading) controls how your website’s front page is displayed.

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

The Discussion settings page (Settings > Discussion) manages comments and notifications.

Comment Settings

Moderation Settings

Email Notifications

Recommendations

The Media settings page (Settings > Media) manages how images and other files are handled.

Image Sizes

Uploading Files

Recommendations

The Permalinks settings page (Settings > Permalinks) controls how URLs are structured on your site.

Common Permalink Structures

Recommendations

The Privacy settings page (Settings > Privacy) ensures your website complies with data protection laws (such as GDPR).

Privacy Policy Page

WordPress requires a designated Privacy Policy page where you outline how user data is collected and handled. You can:

GDPR Compliance

Limitations in WordPress by BMABA

If you need assistance with restricted settings, contact BMABA support via web chat.

WooCommerce is a powerful e-commerce solution that allows you to sell products, memberships, event tickets, and more directly from your WordPress site. It comes pre-installed in WordPress by BMABA, meaning you can start setting up your online store without needing additional installation.

WooCommerce is highly customisable and supports multiple payment gateways, shipping options, and advanced reporting tools. It also integrates seamlessly with ClubManager by BMABA, making it ideal for selling martial arts memberships, grading fees, and club merchandise.

📌 For more detailed guidance on setting up WooCommerce products, payment gateways, and advanced e-commerce features, see the dedicated WooCommerce setup section at the bottom of this article.

The WooCommerce Home dashboard provides an overview of your store, including:

This page is a great starting point to monitor store performance and manage day-to-day operations.

The Orders section (WooCommerce > Orders) lists all customer purchases and allows you to manage, update, and fulfil orders.

From this screen, you can:

When processing an order, you can update shipping details, add tracking information, or issue refunds. If you sell memberships or class bookings, you may need to manually confirm enrolments after a purchase.

The Customers section (WooCommerce > Customers) tracks who has made purchases on your site.

Here, you can:

This data can help you track returning students, parents, or club members who frequently purchase from your store.

The Coupons section (WooCommerce > Coupons) allows you to create discount codes for promotions and special offers.

When setting up a coupon, you can define:

Coupons can be useful for early registration discounts, referral incentives, or special promotions for club members.

The Reports section (WooCommerce > Reports) provides insights into store performance.

Reports are divided into:

Use these reports to track membership sales, merchandise revenue, and overall business growth.

The Settings section (WooCommerce > Settings) is where you configure your store’s core functionality.

Key settings include:

📌 For detailed guidance on WooCommerce payments, including setting up Stripe, PayPal, and GoCardless, see the WooCommerce payment guide at the bottom of this article.

The Status section (WooCommerce > Status) provides technical details about your store and can help with troubleshooting.

It includes:

If you experience checkout issues, product display problems, or errors after updating WooCommerce, this is the first place to check.

The Extensions section (WooCommerce > Extensions) provides access to premium WooCommerce add-ons.

Popular extensions include:

📌 If you need an extension that isn’t included, you can request it via web chat for approval.

📌 For more detailed guidance on setting up WooCommerce products, configuring payment gateways, and optimising your store, see the in-depth WooCommerce setup guide at the bottom of this article.

The Products section in WooCommerce is where you manage, create, and categorise the items or services you sell. Whether you're selling club memberships, grading fees, merchandise, or training sessions, this is where all product-related settings are controlled.

You can create physical products (e.g., uniforms, belts), virtual products (e.g., online courses), and subscription-based products (e.g., monthly memberships).

📌 For detailed guidance on setting up products, configuring variations, and managing stock levels, refer to the WooCommerce product setup guide at the bottom of this article.

The All Products page (WooCommerce > Products > All Products) lists every product in your store. From here, you can:

If you have a large inventory, use the search and filter options to find specific products by category, tag, or stock status.

To create a new product, go to WooCommerce > Products > Add New.

When adding a product, you need to configure several key details:

1. Product Name & Description

2. Product Data (Main Settings)

Below the description, you’ll find the Product Data panel, where you define the type of product:

3. Pricing & Stock

4. Shipping Details (For physical products)

5. Linked Products

6. Attributes & Variations

7. Product Images & Galleries

8. Product Categories & Tags

Once everything is set, click Publish to make the product live.

📌 If you're selling memberships or class registrations, make sure to properly configure virtual products and payment options. See the payment gateway setup guide for details.

Product categories (WooCommerce > Products > Categories) help organise your store’s inventory and make navigation easier for customers.

Examples for a martial arts club:

How to Create a Category

You can assign multiple categories to a product for better filtering and browsing.

Tags (WooCommerce > Products > Tags) work like keywords to further classify products.

For example, if you're selling a Karate Uniform, relevant tags might be:

Tags help with search filtering but don’t have a hierarchy like categories.

How to Add Tags

Attributes (WooCommerce > Products > Attributes) define product features that can be used for variations (e.g., size, colour, material).

Common Attributes for Martial Arts Products

How to Add Attributes

Once set, attributes can be assigned to variable products, allowing customers to select options like size or colour before purchase.

📌 For more detailed guidance on setting up WooCommerce products, pricing strategies, stock management, and advanced product configurations, refer to the WooCommerce product setup guide at the bottom of this article.

The Marketing section in WooCommerce provides tools to help you promote products, increase sales, and manage customer engagement. From this section, you can create discounts, run email campaigns, and track marketing performance to ensure your store is reaching its full potential.

📌 For more advanced marketing strategies, including setting up abandoned cart emails and integrating with third-party tools, refer to the detailed WooCommerce marketing guide at the bottom of this article.

The Overview section (WooCommerce > Marketing > Overview) provides a central hub for managing promotions and customer engagement.

From here, you can:

If you are using a WooCommerce extension for email automation or social media marketing, additional tools may appear in this dashboard.

The Coupons section (WooCommerce > Marketing > Coupons) allows you to create and manage discount codes to attract customers.

How to Create a Coupon

Coupon Discount Types

Additional Coupon Settings

Coupons can be a powerful marketing tool when used strategically for seasonal sales, referral discounts, and membership perks.

The Email Campaigns section (WooCommerce > Marketing > Email Campaigns) allows you to create and send promotional emails directly from WordPress.

📌 If you use third-party email marketing tools like Mailchimp or MailPoet, they will integrate into this section for easier management.

How to Create an Email Campaign

Types of Email Campaigns

Automated email marketing can significantly increase conversions and customer retention. If you need advanced email marketing features, consider using a Mailchimp or MailPoet integration.

📌 For more detailed guidance on WooCommerce marketing strategies, including abandoned cart emails, social media integrations, and conversion tracking, see the WooCommerce marketing guide at the bottom of this article.

The Analytics section in WooCommerce provides detailed reports on sales, customers, stock levels, and revenue trends. It helps you track business performance, monitor customer activity, and identify opportunities for growth.

The Revenue report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Revenue) provides insights into your store’s total sales, refunds, taxes, and net revenue over a selected time period.

Key Metrics in Revenue Reports

📌 Use this report to track earnings and compare revenue over time to identify peak sales periods.

The Orders report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Orders) provides a breakdown of how many sales have been processed, completed, or refunded within a chosen date range.

You can filter by:

This report helps you track order fulfilment efficiency and identify trends in customer purchasing behaviour.

The Products report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Products) helps you identify:

📌 Use this report to adjust inventory levels, promote high-performing items, and retire underperforming products.

The Categories report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Categories) allows you to:

If you're selling club merchandise, grading fees, or memberships, this can help you determine which services or products are in highest demand.

The Taxes report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Taxes) provides a breakdown of:

📌 If you need to export tax data for accounting purposes, this is the report to use.

The Stock report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Stock) helps you monitor inventory by showing:

If you're selling physical items like uniforms, belts, or training gear, this report helps prevent overselling and manage restocking efficiently.

The Customers report (WooCommerce > Analytics > Customers) provides insights into:

📌 This report is useful for identifying loyal customers and offering them exclusive discounts or rewards.

📌 For advanced analytics, including integrating Google Analytics with WooCommerce for deeper insights, refer to the detailed WooCommerce analytics guide at the bottom of this article.

One of the first steps in setting up your WordPressbyBMABA website is choosing a theme. A theme controls your site’s appearance, layout, and design elements. Because WordPressbyBMABA is a managed multisite network, themes are curated, meaning you won’t have access to the full WordPress theme library but instead a selection of optimised and tested themes that work best within our system.

If you plan to use Elementor PRO (which is available for free on request via web chat), we recommend sticking with the default Elementor theme, as it’s pre-installed and offers the best compatibility for custom designs.

Here, you’ll see a list of available themes that you can use on your site. Since WordPressbyBMABA is a managed multisite, you won’t be able to upload your own theme, but you can activate any of the provided options.

Before activating a theme, it’s a good idea to preview how it will look on your site.

💡 Tip: If you plan to build your pages with Elementor PRO, we strongly recommend using the Hello Elementor theme (which is pre-installed). It’s lightweight, fast, and designed to work seamlessly with Elementor.

Once you’ve chosen a theme:

You can now customise it by adding your logo, colours, fonts, and layout options.

Here’s how different users might choose a theme:

With your theme set up, you’re now ready to start customising your website’s layout, colours, and branding. In the next guide, we’ll cover how to customise your site settings and appearance to make it your own.

Once you’ve chosen and activated your theme, the next step is to customise your site settings to match your branding and purpose. In WordPressbyBMABA, some settings are pre-configured due to the multisite network, but you still have full control over important elements like your site title, logo, colours, menus, widgets, and homepage layout.

This guide will walk you through all the key customisation options, making it easy to tailor your site to your needs.

Your site title and tagline help define your brand and appear in search results, browser tabs, and some themes.

🔹 Example:

Some themes hide the tagline by default, but it’s still useful for SEO (search engine optimisation).

Your logo and site icon (favicon) help with branding and make your site instantly recognisable.

💡 Tip: The ideal logo size varies by theme, but a transparent PNG file (e.g., 250x100px) usually works best.

A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs.

This small detail enhances your professionalism and makes your site stand out in bookmarks and search results.

WordPress can display your latest posts or a static homepage. If you’re building a business or club website, you’ll likely want a static homepage.

💡 Example:

If you're using Elementor PRO, you can design a custom homepage instead of using a pre-made theme layout.

Themes control the default colours and fonts, but you can modify them to match your branding.

💡 Tip: Stick to 2-3 brand colours for a consistent look.

Some themes allow you to change fonts under Appearance > Customise > Typography. If your theme does not, you can:

Menus help visitors navigate your site. The main menu usually appears at the top of your site, while footer menus provide additional links.

💡 Common menu items:

Widgets allow you to add small content sections to your site, such as a search bar, contact info, or latest posts.

Not all themes use widgets. If your theme is built with Elementor PRO, widgets may be unnecessary.

If you’re using Elementor PRO, you can bypass many default theme options and build fully custom pages.

Elementor allows for:
✅ Custom layouts
✅ Advanced typography and colours
✅ Responsive design (mobile-friendly)

💡 Tip: Request Elementor PRO activation via web chat if you haven’t already!

To improve SEO and readability:

This ensures your URLs are clean (e.g., yourclub.com/about-us instead of yourclub.com/?p=123).

If required, add legal pages:

Creating content is at the heart of building a successful website. Whether you're setting up static pages (e.g., Home, About Us, Contact) or writing a blog, understanding how to create, edit, and publish content effectively is essential.

This guide will walk you through the differences between pages and posts, how to create new content, and how to edit existing content, ensuring you can confidently build and maintain your website.

Before diving into content creation, it's important to understand the difference between pages and posts in WordPress:

Key takeaway:

You can add different types of content using blocks in the WordPress editor:

✅ Paragraph Block – For normal text.
✅ Heading Block – To structure your page with headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.).
✅ Image Block – Upload images or select from your media library.
✅ Button Block – Add call-to-action buttons (e.g., "Sign Up Now").

💡 Tip: If you are using Elementor PRO, click "Edit with Elementor" to access its drag-and-drop builder. This allows for more advanced layouts, columns, and styling options.

If you want this page to be your homepage:

If you need to update a page’s content:

If you’re running a blog, you’ll need to use posts instead of pages.

To keep your blog organised, use Categories and Tags:

💡 Tip: Categories help visitors navigate your blog, while tags help with search and SEO.

Your blog posts automatically appear on your Blog Page (if set up).

Now, all new blog posts will appear here automatically.

The default WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) lets you format content easily. Use:

For custom layouts, use Elementor PRO:

💡 Elementor PRO is ideal for landing pages, sales pages, and visually appealing content.

Enhance your content with images and videos:

💡 Tip: Avoid uploading large video files directly—use YouTube or Vimeo for better performance.

✅ Pages are for static content (e.g., Home, About Us).
✅ Posts are for blog updates.
✅ Use Categories & Tags to organise posts.
✅ Set a static homepage or a blog page in Settings > Reading.
✅ Use Elementor PRO for advanced page designs.
✅ Add images, videos, and media to make content engaging.

A well-structured menu is essential for easy navigation and user experience on your website. WordPress provides a flexible menu system, allowing you to create custom menus with links to pages, posts, categories, or external URLs.

In WordPressbyBMABA, menus are managed under Appearance > Menus. This guide will take you through creating, customising, and managing menus, while also explaining best practices for using relative URLs to future-proof your website.

To manage menus:

Here, you’ll find options to create, edit, and organise your menus. If your site is new, you may need to create a menu from scratch.

Now, you can start adding items like pages, posts, and custom links.

Most themes have predefined menu locations (e.g., Primary Menu, Footer Menu).

💡 Tip: If your theme has multiple menu locations, you can create different menus for different sections of your site.

WordPress allows you to add various types of links to your menu:

If you want to link to a specific blog post:

This is useful for highlighting important blog posts (e.g., "Latest Club News").

If your website has a blog, you can group posts by category and link to them.

Now, all posts within that category will be accessible from the menu.

You can add external links (e.g., social media pages, partner sites) or internal links manually.

💡 Tip: When linking to external websites, tick "Open link in a new tab" to keep visitors on your site.

One of the most important best practices when managing menus is using relative URLs instead of full URLs.

A relative URL only includes the part of the URL after the domain name.

Example:

✅ Avoid broken links – If you ever switch to a custom domain (e.g., yourclub.com), all links will remain functional.
✅ Easier site migration – Your links won’t need updating if you move the site.
✅ Improves consistency – Keeps menu links structured and clean.

💡 Tip: WordPress automatically converts relative URLs into full URLs when loading your site.

To rearrange menu items:

To create a dropdown menu (sub-menu):

🔹 Example of a Dropdown Menu:

Dropdown menus help organise large websites and improve navigation.

Many websites use a footer menu for links like Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Contact Information.

Now, this menu will appear in your website’s footer.

Most themes automatically convert menus for mobile users, but you should check how your menu looks on mobile devices.

If something looks wrong, check your theme settings under Appearance > Customise > Menus.

Elementor is one of the most powerful page builders available for WordPress, allowing you to create a custom, professional-looking homepage without needing to code. Since WordPressbyBMABA provides Elementor PRO for free upon request via web chat, you have access to premium design features that can make your homepage stand out.

In this guide, we’ll cover:
✅ Why use Elementor for your homepage
✅ How to enable and open Elementor
✅ Designing a homepage from scratch
✅ Using pre-built templates
✅ Customising sections, columns, and widgets
✅ Saving and publishing your homepage

A homepage is the first impression visitors get of your website. With Elementor, you can:

✅ Create custom layouts beyond the limits of your theme
✅ Drag and drop headings, images, buttons, videos, and more
✅ Ensure a mobile-friendly, responsive design
✅ Add animations, icons, and custom fonts
✅ Use pre-designed templates and blocks to save time

💡 Best Practice: If you plan to use Elementor for your homepage, we strongly recommend using the Hello Elementor theme, as it’s lightweight, fast, and optimised for Elementor.

Before using Elementor, ensure:
✅ You have Elementor PRO activated (if not, request activation via web chat)
✅ Your theme is compatible with Elementor

This will open the Elementor editor, where you can start designing.

Elementor works with sections, columns, and widgets to create a structured layout.

A great homepage usually includes:

🟢 Hero Section (Main Banner) – A large headline + background image
🟢 About Section – A brief introduction about your club or business
🟢 Services/Features Section – Showcase key offerings
🟢 Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons – Encourage visitors to take action (e.g., “Join Now”)
🟢 Testimonials/Reviews – Build trust with customer feedback
🟢 Contact Information – Display address, phone, and email

If you want to save time, Elementor provides pre-made templates:

💡 Tip: Elementor PRO includes premium templates for martial arts clubs, fitness centres, and business sites.

Elementor provides advanced customisation for every section.

💡 Tip: Use high-quality images to make your homepage visually appealing.

🔹 Best Practice: Keep H1, H2, and H3 headings clear and structured for SEO.

💡 Tip: Don’t overuse animations—keep it smooth and professional.

Since most visitors use mobile devices, it’s essential to check how your homepage looks on phones and tablets.

💡 Tip: Ensure buttons and links are big enough for mobile users to tap easily.

Once your homepage is fully designed:

Your homepage is now live! 🎉

✅ Use Elementor PRO to drag and drop homepage elements.
✅ Add sections for hero banners, services, CTAs, and testimonials.
✅ Use templates for quick setup or build from scratch.
✅ Customise backgrounds, fonts, and colours.
✅ Ensure the design is mobile-friendly.
✅ Publish and set it as your homepage.

WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce solution for WordPress, allowing you to sell physical products, digital downloads, memberships, and services directly from your website. Since WooCommerce is enabled by default on WordPressbyBMABA, you can start setting up your online shop immediately.

This guide will walk you through:

✅ Why Use WooCommerce? (Benefits & Use Cases)
✅ Setting Up WooCommerce (General Store Settings)
✅ Creating New Products (Product Types & Fields)
✅ Managing Product Images & Descriptions
✅ Configuring Payment & Shipping
✅ Managing Orders & Customers

WooCommerce transforms your WordPress website into a fully functional eCommerce store.

✅ Completely Free & Open Source – No subscription fees
✅ Flexible Product Management – Sell physical & digital products
✅ Supports Multiple Payment Gateways – Stripe, PayPal, Direct Bank Transfer
✅ Customisable Store Design – Works seamlessly with Elementor & WordPress themes
✅ Scalable – Can handle both small and large online stores

💡 Common Use Cases in WordPressbyBMABA:

Before adding products, you should configure your store settings.

Here, you’ll find key settings for your store.

💡 Tip: If selling digital products (e.g., PDFs, videos), disable shipping under WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping.

Products in WooCommerce are fully customisable, allowing you to add details like pricing, images, descriptions, stock levels, and categories.

WooCommerce supports different product types, depending on what you’re selling.

💡 Tip: If selling customisable uniforms, use Variable Products to allow customers to choose size & colour options.

A well-written product description helps customers understand what they’re buying.

✅ Short Description – A quick summary that appears at the top of the product page
✅ Full Description – A detailed overview including features, benefits, and specifications
✅ Bullet Points – Use for key features to make scanning easier

Example:
​Short Description:
"High-quality, breathable martial arts gi, perfect for beginners and advanced students."

Full Description:
✔️ Available in White & Black
✔️ Sizes S, M, L, XL
✔️ Made from 100% Cotton for durability

💡 Tip: Use images with a plain white background for a professional look.

💡 Tip: Offer multiple payment options to improve checkout conversion rates.

💡 Tip: If selling digital products, disable shipping by unchecking "Enable shipping" under product settings.

WooCommerce provides an order management system to keep track of customer purchases.

💡 Tip: Customers receive automated emails when their order is updated.

💡 Tip: Use the WooCommerce Customer Reports to analyse buying behaviour.

✅ WooCommerce is pre-enabled on WordPressbyBMABA for eCommerce.
✅ Use Simple Products, Variable Products, or Digital Downloads.
✅ Add detailed descriptions, high-quality images, and pricing.
✅ Configure payment options (PayPal, Stripe).
✅ Manage shipping & stock levels.
✅ View & process orders from the dashboard.

WooCommerce on WordPressbyBMABA comes with multiple payment gateways enabled, allowing you to accept payments securely and conveniently. Choosing the right payment gateway is essential to providing customers with a smooth checkout experience.

This guide will walk you through:
✅ The available payment gateways on WordPressbyBMABA
✅ How to set up and configure Stripe (recommended)
✅ Setting up other payment gateways (PayPal, GoCardless, SumUp, Paystack, and more)
✅ How to configure API keys, webhooks, and transaction settings

WordPressbyBMABA supports several payment gateways by default, giving you the flexibility to choose the best option for your business.

💡 Tip: We strongly recommend Stripe as it offers low transaction fees, fast payouts, and supports Apple Pay & Google Pay. If you want us to explore any other payment gateways, please let us know and we'll see if there's a supported Wordpress plugin.

To connect Stripe, you need API keys:

Webhooks allow WooCommerce and Stripe to communicate payment updates.

💡 Tip: If you plan to accept Apple Pay or Google Pay, enable them under Stripe Dashboard > Payment Methods.

💡 Tip: If you plan to offer PayPal Pay Later, enable it in your PayPal Business Account.

GoCardless is ideal for recurring payments, such as subscriptions.

💡 Tip: GoCardless works best for club memberships, training subscriptions, and recurring fees.

SumUp allows you to take in-person payments using card readers.

💡 Tip: SumUp is ideal for martial arts clubs offering in-person training & event registrations.

Once your payment gateways are set up, you can manage orders and refunds.

💡 Tip: Refund policies vary. Check your payment gateway’s refund policy for processing times.

Setting up WooCommerce correctly ensures your online store operates smoothly. This guide will walk you through every important setting, from your business details to configuring shipping, taxes, and payment gateways.

You'll see multiple tabs, including General, Products, Shipping, Payments, Accounts & Privacy, Emails, and Advanced.

We’ll go through each section in detail.

The General tab covers your store’s basic configuration.

💡 Tip: If you sell digital products only, you don’t need to enable shipping.

💡 Tip: Enable Geolocation if you sell internationally and want to apply the correct tax rate automatically.

💡 Tip: If using Elementor PRO, you can create a custom shop page design.

If selling physical products, enable stock management:

💡 Tip: If selling digital products, disable stock management.

If you sell physical products, you need to configure shipping zones and methods.

💡 Tip: If you ship internationally, create separate zones for different regions.

💡 Tip: If using weight-based shipping, install a shipping plugin.

WooCommerce supports multiple payment gateways, including Stripe, PayPal, and GoCardless.

💡 Tip: To accept Direct Bank Transfers or Cash on Delivery, enable those options.

Stripe (Recommended)

💡 Tip: Read the full WooCommerce Stripe Setup Guide.

To enable taxes:

💡 Tip: If selling internationally, install WooCommerce Tax Plugin to automate tax rates.

To control user accounts:

💡 Tip: Use the Complianz GDPR plugin for compliance.

WooCommerce automatically sends order notifications to customers.

💡 Tip: To customise emails, use the WooCommerce Email Customiser Plugin.

✅ Set store address, currency, and tax settings.
✅ Configure product pages, inventory, and stock tracking.
✅ Define shipping zones, rates, and delivery methods.
✅ Enable Stripe, PayPal, or GoCardless for payments.
✅ Configure email notifications & customer accounts.

WordPress is a powerful tool for creating and managing websites, but first-time users often run into common challenges when setting up, designing, or maintaining their sites. Since WordPressbyBMABA is a managed multisite network, some advanced features like FTP access and direct file editing are not available. However, you can still manage everything directly through the WordPress Dashboard.

This guide will help you troubleshoot common issues, avoid beginner mistakes, and improve your website’s performance without needing technical expertise.

If your website suddenly stops displaying correctly or appears as a blank white page, it’s usually caused by:
✅ A plugin conflict
✅ A theme issue
✅ An outdated setting

💡 Tip: If your site suddenly broke after an update, check for available plugin updates under Dashboard > Updates.

If you’re locked out of WordPress, it might be due to:
✅ Forgotten password
✅ Security settings
✅ Browser cache issues

A slow website can frustrate visitors and hurt search rankings. Common causes include large images, too many plugins, and outdated settings.

💡 Tip: Test your site speed using Google PageSpeed Insights.

If your contact forms (e.g., Contact Form 7, WPForms) or order notifications aren’t sending emails, your WordPress site may not be set up to handle emails correctly.

💡 Tip: If you need transactional emails (e.g., WooCommerce order confirmations), ensure you have the WooCommerce Email Settings configured correctly under WooCommerce > Settings > Emails.

If you click on a page or blog post and get a "Page Not Found" (404 error), your permalinks may need refreshing.

💡 Tip: Always use relative URLs (/about-us instead of https://yourclub.bmaba.club/about-us). This ensures your links stay intact if you ever use a custom domain.

✅ Fix: Keep only essential plugins to avoid slowing down your site.

✅ Fix: Use a responsive theme like Hello Elementor (pre-installed).

✅ Fix: Install Yoast SEO or Rank Math to improve search rankings.

✅ Fix:

✅ Fix: Upload compressed images (use free tools like TinyPNG before uploading).

Instead of struggling with the default WordPress editor, use Elementor PRO (available for free on request).

Install Beehive Pro (pre-installed) to see real-time visitor stats.

✅ Site not loading? Disable plugins & check your theme.
✅ Can’t log in? Try resetting your password.
✅ Site running slow? Optimise images & limit plugins.
✅ 404 errors? Reset permalinks under Settings > Permalinks.
✅ Emails not sending? Install WP Mail SMTP.

✅ Use Elementor PRO for easier design.
✅ Keep plugins & themes updated.
✅ Set up SEO & Analytics early.
✅ Use relative URLs to future-proof your site.

One of the biggest advantages of using WordPress by BMABA is the freedom and control it gives you over your own website. While BMABA support is always on hand to assist, the real power of this managed setup is that it empowers you to take ownership of your site, allowing you to make updates, improvements, and changes whenever you need—without waiting for external designers or paying costly fees for minor adjustments.

If you take the time to explore, learn, and experiment, you’ll quickly discover that WordPress is designed to be user-friendly, and with the pre-installed tools and plugins available in your managed setup, you have everything you need to build and grow a professional website for your club.

While BMABA provides a fully managed WordPress multisite, meaning security, hosting, and performance are taken care of, our goal is to empower you to take full control of your site.

✅ Technical Issues – If something isn’t working as expected.
✅ Plugin Requests – If you need additional features or integrations.
✅ Guidance & Advice – If you need help learning how to use WordPress.
✅ Security & Performance – We keep your site safe, secure, and fast.

However, content creation, design changes, and managing pages or products should be handled by you—and that’s where the real benefits of WordPress come in!

To help you make the most of WordPress by BMABA, we’ve compiled some of the best free tutorials and guides available online, covering everything from basic WordPress usage to advanced design with Elementor PRO and running an online store with WooCommerce.

Spend time navigating Pages, Posts, Appearance, and WooCommerce. The more you explore, the easier it will be to make changes.

With Elementor PRO (which we provide for free), you can edit your site using a simple drag-and-drop interface. You don’t need coding skills—just click and customise!

Your website should always reflect the latest information about your club. Regularly update class schedules, membership details, and announcements.

Optimising your site for search engines (using SEObyBMABA which is pre-installed) will help new students find your club online.

Most visitors will check your website on their phones first. Always preview your site in mobile mode before publishing changes.

If you sell club memberships, grading fees, or merchandise, WooCommerce is your best tool. Set up simple products, accept payments, and manage orders effortlessly.

With WordPress by BMABA, you have a powerful, fully managed website at your fingertips. The best part? You have complete control over your design, content, and online presence—without waiting for a developer or paying ongoing hosting fees.

Our team is always here for technical support, plugin requests, and troubleshooting, but building and managing your website is in your hands—and with the resources above, you have everything you need to make it happen.

Start exploring, learning, and growing your online presence today! 🚀