Step 1 - Requirements/Recommendations
Requirements
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Be a member of an MLS using the Flexmls Platform.
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Be authorized by your MLS for IDX.
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Subscribe to the Flexmls IDX WordPress Plugin from FBS.
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Use a supported version of PHP - Ask your web host what version is being used for your site.
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Supported Versions – https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php
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Unsupported Branches - http://php.net/eol.php
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Also see the WordPress Requirements: https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/
Hosting
We do not recommend GoDaddy or shared hosting:
Hosts featured by WordPress: https://wordpress.org/hosting/
- Pressable: https://pressable.com/host-with-pressable-wporg/
- BlueHost: https://www.bluehost.com/wordpress-hosting
- Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/wordpress-hosting
- SiteGround: https://www.siteground.com/wordpress-hosting.htm
- Offers a free migration plugin that completely clones and moves the site over seamlessly.
- WP Engine: https://wpengine.com/managed-hosting-platform/
- A reliable managed host that features a free automated migration tool and 24/7 support.
- Flywheel: https://getflywheel.com/managed-wordpress-hosting/
- Provides a free automated tool, as well as 100% free manual migration assistance handled directly by their support staff.
- AMS Computer Services: https://www.amscomputer.com/hosting.php
- Kinsta - https://kinsta.com/wordpress-hosting/
- DreamHost: https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress-hosting/
- WordPress.com: https://wordpress.com/wordpress-hosting/
Theme Recommendations
If you are in the early stages of building your WordPress site and you are shopping around for a theme, we recommend checking out the free themes available before committing to purchasing one.
http://www.wordpress.org/themes/
We also recommend that you select a theme that provides a Full-Width Template. This way you can give our plugin and other content plenty of space to display. https://wordpress.org/themes/tags/full-width-template
You can also search for themes in WordPress under Appearance > Themes > Add New