📚 Gaenity Community Plugin
Complete Documentation & Setup Guide
🚀 Getting Started
Installation
- Upload the
gaenity-communityfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Gaenity Community → Settings to configure
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Elementor 3.0+ (optional - for widget support)
📝 All Shortcodes
Community Home
Gaenity Community
"A practical space where small business owners help each other solve real problems. Ask questions, learn from peers, or get insights from verified experts."
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Join the Community
Become part of a growing network of entrepreneurs and business owners helping one another.
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Browse the Forum
See real discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with peers.
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Ask an Expert
Get direct, personalized advice from qualified experts within 48 hours.
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Become an Expert
Share your experience, help others, and earn for your time.
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Polls
Vote on real business challenges and see what other owners are saying.
Ready to dive in?
Create your free account and start engaging today.
What's Happening Now
"See what's trending in the community."
Trending Discussions
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Security
Security challenge in West Africa
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Africa in Diaspora
How do we protect our brothers in the foreing soil?
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Managing cash flow during seasonal slowdowns
Our retail business experiences significant slowdowns in Q1 and Q3. How do other business owners...
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Finding reliable suppliers in emerging markets
We’re expanding into African markets and need to establish reliable supplier relationships. What due diligence...
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GDPR compliance for small tech startups
As a small SaaS company processing EU customer data, what are the essential GDPR compliance...
Latest Questions
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Africa in Diaspora
How do we protect our brothers in the foreing soil?
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Security
Security challenge in West Africa
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Digital marketing ROI tracking
Spending significant budget on digital ads but struggling to track actual ROI. What metrics should...
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Retaining top talent in competitive market
Our tech team is being poached by larger companies with bigger budgets. How can small...
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Automating restaurant inventory management
Running multiple restaurant locations and inventory tracking is getting overwhelming. What systems or software have...
Displays the main community landing page with stats, regions, industries, challenges, and recent discussions.
Resources Grid
Practical tools that turn ideas into action.
From risk management checklists to finance enablement guides and operational templates, each resource is designed to help businesses build resilience, prepare for growth, and make measurable progress.
Risk Assessment Checklist
Identify and mitigate business risks with this detailed checklist covering operational, financial, legal, and strategic risks.
Supplier Evaluation Framework
Evaluate and score potential suppliers using this proven framework. Includes scorecard templates and contract negotiation tips.
Customer Onboarding Playbook
Streamline your customer onboarding with step-by-step guides, email templates, and automation workflows.
Financial Controls Audit Guide
Ensure your financial controls meet compliance standards with this comprehensive audit guide and checklist.
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Cash Flow Management Template
A comprehensive Excel template to help you track and forecast your business cash flow. Includes 12-month projection, actuals vs. budget comparison, and visual dashboards.
Risk Assessment Checklist
Identify and mitigate business risks with this detailed checklist covering operational, financial, legal, and strategic risks.
Supplier Evaluation Framework
Evaluate and score potential suppliers using this proven framework. Includes scorecard templates and contract negotiation tips.
Customer Onboarding Playbook
Streamline your customer onboarding with step-by-step guides, email templates, and automation workflows.
Financial Controls Audit Guide
Ensure your financial controls meet compliance standards with this comprehensive audit guide and checklist.
Advanced Business Strategy Toolkit (Premium)
Comprehensive toolkit including market analysis frameworks, competitive positioning tools, and growth strategy templates. Perfect for scaling businesses.
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Registration Form
Join the Gaenity Community
"Create your free account and become part of a supportive network of business owners sharing real solutions."
Already have an account?
Sign in
Member registration form with profile fields.
Login Form
Simple login form for existing members.
Discussion Form
Please log in to post a discussion.
Form for members to submit new discussions (requires login).
Discussion Board
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Africa in Diaspora
How do we protect our brothers in the foreing soil?
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Security
Security challenge in West Africa
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Managing cash flow during seasonal slowdowns
Our retail business experiences significant slowdowns in Q1 and Q3. How do other business owners manage cash flow during these periods? Looking for practical strategies…
-
Finding reliable suppliers in emerging markets
We're expanding into African markets and need to establish reliable supplier relationships. What due diligence processes do you recommend? Any red flags to watch for?
-
GDPR compliance for small tech startups
As a small SaaS company processing EU customer data, what are the essential GDPR compliance steps we absolutely cannot skip? Budget is limited but we…
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Automating restaurant inventory management
Running multiple restaurant locations and inventory tracking is getting overwhelming. What systems or software have worked well for similar operations? Looking for affordable solutions.
-
Retaining top talent in competitive market
Our tech team is being poached by larger companies with bigger budgets. How can small businesses compete for talent beyond just salary? What non-monetary benefits…
-
Digital marketing ROI tracking
Spending significant budget on digital ads but struggling to track actual ROI. What metrics should we focus on? Any recommended tools for small businesses?
-
Managing cash flow during seasonal slowdowns
Our retail business experiences significant slowdowns in Q1 and Q3. How do other business owners manage cash flow during these periods? Looking for practical strategies…
-
Automating restaurant inventory management
Running multiple restaurant locations and inventory tracking is getting overwhelming. What systems or software have worked well for similar operations? Looking for affordable solutions.
Lists all discussions with filtering by region, industry, and challenge.
Polls
Please sign in to take part in community polls.
Community polls with live results (members only).
Ask an Expert
Ask an Expert
"Need personalized guidance? Ask a verified expert and receive a detailed answer within 48 hours."
₦50 per consultation
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Ask
Fill in your question with all relevant details
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Pay
Submit and complete payment securely
3
Receive
Get your expert's response within 48 hours
💡 How it works:
Our verified experts are experienced professionals ready to provide personalized advice. Payment is processed securely, and you'll receive a detailed response directly to your email within 48 hours.
Submit Your Question
🔒 Your payment information is processed securely. Questions are matched with experts based on expertise and availability.
Form to request expert consultation.
Expert Registration
Become a Gaenity Expert
"Join our expert network, share your knowledge, and earn while helping small businesses grow."
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Apply
Complete your expert profile with your experience and expertise
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Verify
Wait for confirmation while we review your credentials
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Start Helping
Respond to questions and earn while making an impact
✨ Why Become an Expert?
- Earn money sharing your expertise
- Help small businesses succeed
- Set your own schedule
- Build your professional reputation
- Join a global expert community
- Receive verified badge
Expert Application
Tell us about yourself and your expertise
🔒 Your information is secure. We typically review applications within 3-5 business days and will contact you via email.
Form for experts to apply for approval.
Contact Form
We welcome questions, ideas, and collaboration. Send a message
General contact form with marketing opt-in.
Community Chat
Community Chat
Live community chat with auto-refresh.
Member Dashboard
Please log in to access your dashboard.
Log In
Personal dashboard showing member stats and activity (requires login).
Expert Directory
Meet Our Expert Community
Connect with vetted professionals who provide practical guidance on risk, finance, operations, and more.
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Ahmed Hassan
Operations & Supply Chain
📠Middle East
Operations & Supply Chain
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Dr. James Wilson
Risk Management & Compliance
📠Europe
Risk Management & Compliance
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Linda Torres
Financial Planning & CFO Services
📠North America
Financial Planning & CFO Services
Directory of all approved experts with profiles.
Community Home v2
Welcome to Gaenity Community
Connect with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries and regions. Share challenges, access resources, and learn from expert insights.
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Members
16+
Discussions
15+
Resources
Join the Community
Create your account and connect with peers across industries and regions.
Get Started →
Forum
Ask questions, share challenges, and learn from community discussions.
Browse Discussions →
Experts
Connect with vetted professionals for personalized guidance and support.
Meet Experts →
Polls
Participate in community polls and see what others think about key topics.
Take Polls →
Resources
Access templates, guides, and tools to strengthen your business operations.
Browse Resources →
Enablement Courses
Structured learning programs on risk, finance, and operational readiness.
View Courses →
Community Guidelines
🤠Be Respectful
Treat all members with courtesy. Disagreement is fine, but personal attacks are not.
💡 Share Real Experience
Contribute authentic insights from your business journey to help others learn.
🚫 No Spam or Selling
Self-promotion without context disrupts the community. Share value first.
🔒 Protect Privacy
Don't share others' confidential information. Respect anonymity when requested.
🎯 Stay On Topic
Keep discussions relevant to business challenges, growth, and community support.
âš ï¸ Report Issues
If you see violations, report them to moderators. We review all reports promptly.
Enhanced community home with navigation cards to Forum, Experts, Polls, Resources, Courses, and Community Guidelines.
Polls Page
Community Polls
Vote, share your opinion, and see how other business owners are responding to similar challenges.
Open
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Do you love coding?
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Where will you allocate most of your growth budget?
Open
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What is your current approach to remote work?
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Which channel brings you the most qualified customers?
Open
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Rate your confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of your financial reports.
Open
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Select the challenge that is currently taking most of your focus and resources.
Open
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Where will you allocate most of your growth budget?
Open
⏱️ ...
What is your current approach to remote work?
Open
⏱️ ...
Which channel brings you the most qualified customers?
Open
⏱️ ...
Rate your confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of your financial reports.
Open
⏱️ ...
Select the challenge that is currently taking most of your focus and resources.
Open
⏱️ ...
who is the president of Nigeria?
Standalone polls page with header and introduction.
Checkout
Invalid item. Please select a valid course or resource.
Payment checkout page for courses and paid resources.
💳 Payment Gateway Setup
Overview
The plugin supports multiple payment gateways for selling courses, resources, and expert consultations.
Supported Gateways
- Stripe - Credit/debit cards (Global)
- PayPal - PayPal accounts (Global)
- Paystack - Cards, bank transfer, mobile money (Africa)
- Bank Transfer - Manual payment verification
Configuration Steps
- Go to Gaenity Community → Settings
- Scroll to Payment Gateways section
- Check the gateways you want to enable
- Select your currency (USD, EUR, GBP, NGN, etc.)
- Enter API keys for each enabled gateway
- Click Save Settings
Stripe Setup
- Create account at stripe.com
- Go to Developers → API Keys
- Copy Publishable key and Secret key
- Paste into plugin settings
- Select Test Mode for testing, Live Mode for production
PayPal Setup
- Create account at developer.paypal.com
- Go to My Apps & Credentials
- Create app and get Client ID and Secret
- Paste into plugin settings
- Select Sandbox for testing, Live for production
Paystack Setup
- Create account at paystack.com
- Go to Settings → API Keys & Webhooks
- Copy Public key and Secret key
- Paste into plugin settings
Bank Transfer Setup
- Enable Bank Transfer in settings
- Enter your bank account details in the text area
- Include: Bank name, account number, account name, routing/sort code
- These details will be shown to customers at checkout
📚 Enablement Courses
Creating Courses
- Go to Enablement Courses → Add New
- Enter course title and description
- Add featured image (recommended: 800x600px)
- In the right sidebar, set:
- Course Type: Free, One-time Purchase, or Subscription
- Price: Amount in your selected currency
- Duration: e.g., "6 weeks", "3 months"
- Click Publish
Displaying Courses
Enablement Courses
On-demand courses by subscription to build lasting business capability. Access structured learning, actionable tools, and repeatable methods to strengthen your business at your own pace.
Courses coming soon! Check back for new enablement programs.
Shows all published courses in a beautiful grid with pricing and enrollment buttons.
Checkout Process
- Create a page titled "Checkout"
- Add shortcode:
Invalid item. Please select a valid course or resource.
- Publish the page
- When users click "Enroll Now" on any course, they'll be taken to checkout
💰 Managing Transactions
Viewing Transactions
Go to Gaenity Community → Transactions to see all payments.
Transaction Statuses
- Pending: Payment initiated but not completed
- Awaiting Confirmation: Bank transfer submitted, needs manual approval
- Completed: Payment successful and verified
- Failed: Payment did not go through
Approving Bank Transfers
- Customer selects bank transfer at checkout
- They see your bank details and make the transfer
- Transaction appears as "Awaiting Confirmation"
- Verify payment in your bank account
- Click Approve button to mark as completed
- Customer gets access to the course/resource
📄 Recommended Page Setup
| Page Name | Shortcode | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Home |
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Main landing page |
| Register |
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New member signup |
| Login |
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Member login |
| Dashboard | |
Personal member area |
| Resources | |
Resource library |
| Discussions | |
All discussions |
| Ask an Expert |
|
Expert consultation |
| Become an Expert |
|
Expert application |
| Meet Our Experts |
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Expert profiles |
| Contact | |
Contact form |
| Courses |
|
Enablement courses catalog |
| Checkout | |
Payment processing page |
💬 Forum Setup
Overview
The forum is automatically available at /community-discussions/ once you activate the plugin.
Key Features
- Filtering: Users can filter by Industry and Region
- Voting: Upvote/downvote discussions
- Comments: Reply to discussions
- Sidebar Widgets: Quick Actions, Ask Expert, Become Expert, Polls
URL Structure
- Forum Archive:
/community-discussions/ - Single Discussion:
/community-discussions/discussion-title/ - Filtered:
/community-discussions/?industry=retail®ion=africa
Creating a Discussion Form Page
- Create page: "Start Discussion"
- Add shortcode:
Please log in to post a discussion.
- Go to Settings → Page URLs
- Set "Discussion Form Page" URL
- Save settings
🚀 Complete Site Setup Guide
Step 1: Create All Pages
| Page Title | Shortcode | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Community Home |
|
Main landing with navigation |
| Register |
|
New member signup |
| Login |
|
Member login |
| Dashboard | |
Personal member area |
| Start Discussion | |
Post new discussion |
| Resources | |
Resource library |
| Experts |
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Expert profiles |
| Ask an Expert |
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Request consultation |
| Become an Expert |
|
Expert application |
| Polls |
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Community polls |
| Courses |
|
Enablement courses |
| Checkout | |
Payment processing |
| Contact | |
Contact form |
Step 2: Configure Settings
Go to Gaenity Community → Settings and configure:
- Colors: Set primary and secondary brand colors
- Page URLs: Enter URL for each page you created
- Payment Gateways: Enable and configure payment methods
- Currency: Select your preferred currency
Step 3: Add Demo Content (Optional)
- Go to Gaenity Community → Settings
- Scroll to "Demo Content" section
- Click "Add Dummy Content"
- This creates sample discussions, resources, and polls for testing
Step 4: Create Initial Content
- Resources: Gaenity Community → Resources → Add New
- Courses: Enablement Courses → Add New
- Polls: Community Polls → Add New
📊 Analytics & Reporting
Data Collected
All user interactions capture Region, Industry, and Role for analytics:
- User Registrations: Full profile with demographics
- Discussions: Region, Industry, Challenge tagged
- Resource Downloads: User Region, Industry, Role
- Poll Votes: Region and Industry segmentation
- Expert Requests: Region, Industry, Challenge
- Transactions: Purchase history by user/item
Viewing Reports
Access data from admin pages:
- Resource Downloads: See who downloaded what, with demographics
- Transactions: View all payments and statuses
- Expert Requests: Filter by region/industry/challenge
- Contact Messages: View all inquiries
- Chat Messages: Monitor community conversations
Exporting Data
Use these SQL queries in phpMyAdmin or similar tool:
SELECT * FROM wp_gaenity_resource_downloads WHERE region = 'Africa'
SELECT * FROM wp_gaenity_transactions WHERE status = 'completed'
⚙️ Plugin Settings
Color Customization
Go to Gaenity Community → Settings
- Primary Color: Main brand color for buttons and highlights
- Secondary Color: Accent color for gradients
Page URLs Configuration
Set custom URLs for navigation buttons:
- Registration Page: Where "Create Account" button links to
- Ask Expert Page: Where "Ask an Expert" button links to
- Become Expert Page: Where "Become an Expert" button links to
- Resources Page: Where "Browse Resources" links to
🔧 Admin Features
📊 Dashboard
View community stats and quick actions
👨🏫 Expert Requests
Approve/reject expert applications and manage help requests
📥 Resource Downloads
Track who downloaded which resources
✉️ Contact Messages
View and manage contact form submissions
💬 Chat Messages
Moderate community chat
📝 Discussions
Manage community discussions
Approving Experts
- Go to Gaenity Community → Expert Requests
- Filter by "Expert Registrations"
- Review the application
- Click "Approve" to create their WordPress account with expert role
- They will appear in the Expert Directory
🔄 User Workflows
Member Journey
- Visitor arrives at Community Home
- Clicks "Create Account" → Fills registration form
- Becomes a member → Can access Dashboard
- Posts discussions, downloads resources, requests expert help
- Dashboard shows their activity stats
Expert Journey
- Visitor clicks "Become an Expert"
- Fills expert registration form with credentials
- Admin reviews application in backend
- Admin approves → Expert account created
- Expert appears in Expert Directory
- Members can request consultations
🎨 Customization
Using with Elementor
The plugin includes an Elementor widget:
- Edit page with Elementor
- Search for "Gaenity Community Block" widget
- Drag to canvas
- Select which block to display from dropdown
Custom CSS
All plugin elements use classes prefixed with .gaenity- for easy targeting:
.gaenity-button { /* your styles */ }
🔍 Troubleshooting
Buttons Not Working
Problem: Navigation buttons link to # and don't go anywhere
Solution: Set page URLs in Gaenity Community → Settings → Page URLs
No Experts Showing
Problem: Expert Directory is empty
Solution: Go to Gaenity Community → Expert Requests and approve expert applications
Forms Not Submitting
Problem: Forms show "Security check failed"
Solution: Clear your cache and refresh the page. Check if you have caching plugins that might interfere with nonces.
Discussions Not Filtering
Problem: Clicking region/industry doesn't filter
Solution: Ensure the archive template is in gaenity-community/templates/ folder
