Wordpress Plugin Installation

How to Install and Configure the Botgenuity WordPress Plugin


Introduction

The Botgenuity WordPress plugin is a powerful tool that allows you to seamlessly integrate the Botgenuity Chatbot Widget into your WordPress site. Unlike other plugins, the Botgenuity WordPress plugin is not available in the official WordPress plugin directory. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to install the Botgenuity WordPress plugin on your website.

Step 1: Download the Botgenuity Plugin Archive

To begin, you'll need to download the plugin archive. This is a straightforward process that can be done by clicking on the following link. Once you've clicked on the link, the plugin will be downloaded as a ZIP file onto your computer.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Plugins" Section in Your WordPress Dashboard

After successfully downloading the ZIP file, return to your WordPress admin panel. From the sidebar menu, select "Plugins", then click on the "Add New Plugin" button.

Wordpress Plugin Add New

Step 3: Upload the Botgenuity Plugin Archive

Next, click on the "Upload Plugin" button located at the top of the page.

Wordpress Plugin Upload

You'll then be directed to a new screen where you can upload the Botgenuity plugin's ZIP file directly to your WordPress site. Simply select the ZIP file from your computer and confirm the upload by clicking on "Install Now."

Wordpress Plugin Choose File
Wordpress Plugin Install Now

Step 4: Activate the Botgenuity Plugin

Once WordPress has completed the installation process, the final step is to activate the Botgenuity plugin.

Wordpress Plugin Installed

After activation, the Botgenuity plugin will be live on your site and ready for use.

Wordpress Plugin Activated

Step 5: Configure the Botgenuity Plugin

After activating the Botgenuity plugin, you'll need to configure it to work with your specific site. To do this, navigate to the plugin settings page by clicking on the Botgenuity item located in the left sidebar menu of your WordPress dashboard.

Wordpress Plugin Menu

On the settings page, you'll see a field labeled 'Bot ID'. This is a unique identifier for your chatbot and must be set for the plugin to function properly.

To find your 'Bot ID', go to the Chatbot 'Integrations -> Wordpress' page on your Botgenuity account. Here, you'll find the Bot ID value. Copy this value and paste it into the 'Bot ID' field on the settings page.

Once you've entered your Bot ID, click 'Save Settings' to finalize your configuration.

Wordpress Plugin Settings

Congratulations! You've successfully installed the Botgenuity WordPress plugin. Now, you can enjoy the benefits of the Botgenuity Chatbot Widget on your WordPress site.