Creating Custom Post Types

This guide explains how to create custom post types in WordPress using QuickBuildWP -> Field Groups.

1. Access the Field Groups Section

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Navigate to QuickBuildWP > Field Groups.
3. This section displays all existing custom post types.

2. Create a New Custom Post Type

1. Click the Add New Field Group button.
2. Specify a Title for your custom post type.
3. Use the Custom Fields Option to add fields. Available post fields are provided in the comments.

3. Custom Post Type Settings

General Settings

• Assigned To:
  • Leave this as Select for a custom post type.
  • Use this option to assign the post type to a specific role, setup, or taxonomy if needed.
• Relation Field:
  • Leave this empty for a standalone custom post type.
  • Use this to define relations between different field groups. Example: Linking Listings with Membership Packages.
• Table: Set this to posts.
• Table Metas: Set this to postmeta.

Display Options

• Make this Field Group visible on the front-end with its own URL?
  • Check this checkbox to make the custom post type accessible from the front end.
• Enable the Archive Page?
  • Check this checkbox to enable an archive page for posts.
• Show In Menu:
  • Check this checkbox to display the custom post type in the admin menu.
• Menu Icon:
  • Assign a menu icon for easier identification in the admin panel.
• Hide From Child Post Actions:
  • Check this only if the Relation Field is set. This creates a link under the field group to manage relationships.

Form Settings

• Form Title:
  • The title is displayed as the form title on the front end.
• Form Subtitle:
  • Set a subtitle for the form.
• Success Message:
  • Message shown after a successful form submission.
• Error Message:
  • Message displayed when there’s an issue with the form submission.
• Enable Email/Message Template?
  • Check this to enable email/SMS notifications.
• Email/Message Actions:
  • By default, Add, Edit, and Delete email templates are available.
  • Specify additional actions as needed.

4. SEO Settings (For Front-End Visitors)

Use QuickBuildWP SEO Settings to optimize your custom post type for search engines.

• Meta Title: Define the page title for search engines.
• Meta Description: Write a descriptive summary.
• Meta Keywords: Add relevant keywords.
• Open Graph Image URL: Specify an image for social sharing.

By following these steps, you can easily create and manage custom post types using QuickBuildWP.