Step 1 - Requirements/Recommendations

Requirements

1. Be a member of an MLS using the Flexmls Platform.

2. Be authorized by your MLS for IDX.

3. Subscribe to the Flexmls IDX WordPress Plugin from FBS.

4. Terms of Use.

5. Use a supported version of PHP  - Ask your web host what version is being used for your site.

   • Supported Versions – https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php

   • Unsupported Branches - http://php.net/eol.php 

Also see the WordPress Requirements: https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/ 

Hosting

We do not recommend shared hosting or GoDaddy: 

• “Why You Should NOT Use GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosting”

• "Shared Hosting Vs Managed WordPress Hosting: What’s The Difference?"

Hosts recommend by WordPress:

• BlueHost: https://www.bluehost.com/wordpress-hosting 

• Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/wordpress 

• DreamHost: https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress-hosting/ 

• WordPress.com: https://wordpress.com/wordpress-hosting/ 

Hosts we recommend:

• AMS Computer Services: https://www.amscomputer.com/hosting.php 

WordPress 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

Step #2 - Installing and Activating the Plugin