Chamber Info

To use the “Chamber of Commerce Management” plugin, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Installation and Usage Guide

1. Download or Clone the Plugin

• Download the plugin files as a ZIP archive or clone the repository if it’s hosted on a platform like GitHub.

1. Upload the Plugin to Your WordPress Site

• Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
• Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
• Click Upload Plugin.
• Select the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now.
• Once installed, click Activate.

1. Configure Plugin Settings

• Navigate to Settings > COC Settings.
• Configure the plugin settings as needed. For example, you can set the example setting provided in the settings page.

1. Using the Membership Management Module

• Navigate to Membership in the admin menu.
• To add a new member, click Add New under the Members section.
• Fill out the member details and publish the member.
• Use the [coc_member_directory] shortcode to display the member directory on any page or post.

1. Using the Event Management Module

• Navigate to Events in the admin menu.
• To add a new event, click Add New under the Events section.
• Fill out the event details and publish the event.
• Use the [coc_event_calendar] shortcode to display the event calendar on any page or post.

1. Using the Communication Tools Module

• Navigate to COC Communication in the admin menu.
• Manage newsletters and other communications from this section.

1. Using the Financial Management Module

• Navigate to Invoices in the admin menu.
• To add a new invoice, click Add New under the Invoices section.
• Fill out the invoice details and publish the invoice.

1. Using the Resources and Document Management Module

• Navigate to Resources in the admin menu.
• To add a new resource, click Add New under the Resources section.
• Fill out the resource details and publish the resource.

1. Using the Advocacy and Public Policy Module

• Navigate to Advocacy Campaigns in the admin menu.
• To add a new campaign, click Add New under the Campaigns section.
• Fill out the campaign details and publish the campaign.

1. Using the Website Management Module
   • Navigate to COC Website Management in the admin menu.
   • Manage website templates and settings from this section.
2. Using the Data Export Feature
   • Navigate to Membership > Export Members in the admin menu.
   • Click the Export Members button to download a CSV file of all members.

Example Shortcodes

• Member Directory

  [coc_member_directory]

Use this shortcode on any page or post to display the member directory.

• Event Calendar

  [coc_event_calendar]

Use this shortcode on any page or post to display the event calendar.

Example Settings

To set an example setting (used in the membership module), follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > COC Settings.
2. Enter a value in the Example Setting field.
3. Save changes.

This setting will be displayed next to each member’s name in the member directory as a demonstration of how settings can be integrated into the plugin.

Admin Menus and Pages

• Membership Management: Manage members and view the member directory.
• Event Management: Create and manage events.
• Communication Tools: Manage newsletters and communications.
• Financial Management: Create and manage invoices.
• Resources: Add and manage resources.
• Advocacy Campaigns: Manage advocacy campaigns.
• Website Management: Manage website templates and settings.
• Settings: Configure the plugin settings.
• Export Members: Export member data to a CSV file.

By following these steps and utilizing the provided shortcodes and admin menus, you can effectively manage the inner and outer workings of a Chamber of Commerce using the plugin. If you have any specific customization needs or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out for further assistance.