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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.