Adding the Buying Buddy Wix App from the Wix Editor will fully automate the process of installation. This guide will walk you through the complete setup process in three main steps.
Important: You must ensure your Wix website is published before beginning the installation process.
Important Wix-Specific Notes
Cookie Consent Banner: You must ensure that Wix Settings "Display a cookie consent banner" is OFF. The Cookie banner will prevent the Buying Buddy App from working properly.
Do Not Use Widget HTML Shortcodes: Never use the widget HTML <div> shortcodes with Wix. See this tutorial: How to Add a Widget to your Wix Website
Previous Installation Attempts: If you previously started to add the App but abandoned the process, the Wix system will have continued to add the App anyway. Delete the App entirely before trying again to avoid issues and ensure a successful installation.
Previous Buying Buddy Account: If you previously create a Free Trial, or had a Buying Buddy Account, you should login to that account (use the Forgot Password option on the sign-in panel if you need to recover this) and follow instructions to continue.
If you create a new account with the same website and domain and see errors and problems, please contact us to report this, and will resolve this for you.
Domain Authorization: Your Buying Buddy widgets are authorized to work on the domain used when you first added the App. If you change the domain name, it will need to be authorized otherwise you'll see "Sorry this domain is not authorized" (which means the widgets are working correctly but need authorization).
Submit a help ticket with your new domain URL for authorization.
If you have a Free Trial, then the Upgrade process will allow you to change the domain name.
Do not register domains with Wix. Wix does not allow DNS modifications that are needed to support Social Sharing. Instead register with a registrar such as GoDaddy. If the domain is registered at Wix, it will need to be transferred to use Social Sharing.
Installation Steps
1
Add Buying Buddy App to Your Site
Install the Wix App from your editor
Before You Start: Ensure your Wix website is PUBLISHED so that it has a domain name. The process will fail if your website is not published. If you already have a Buying Buddy account, the domain name of your Wix site must be added first as an authorized domain - please submit a help ticket with details.
Installation Process:
- In your Wix Editor, click Apps on the left side
- Search for "Buying Buddy"
- Add the App
Activate Your Account:
You'll now be asked to Activate your Buying Buddy. Choose from:
- New users: Choose "Free Trial" or "Buy Now" and follow the instructions
- Re-Adding or Existing users: Get your Account Activation Key from the original Welcome email we sent you, your Buying Buddy dashboard under Widgets (shown at the bottom of the dropdown menu)
Automatic Setup: When activated, the App automatically creates several pages: Multiple foundation pages with appropriate widgets and 1 search page so you can start testing immediately. Your Buying Buddy account settings are also updated with the correct page URLs.
> Foundation Pages
/listing-results - Search Results page and widget
/listing-details - Property Details page and widget
/listing-market - Market Report page and widget
/communities - The Communities Hub page and widget for the Community Page Builder
> Search Page
/listing-search - Search page example with widget
2
Foundation Pages Setup
Required utility pages are automatically setup by the Wix App
The Wix App automatically creates the necessary Foundation pages with the correct widgets. This step is completed automatically when you install the App - no manual action required!
Automatic Setup: The foundation pages (Results and Details pages) are created automatically with the proper widgets already in place.
3
Enable Property Sharing
Set up social media sharing with correct listing photos
To allow visitors to share properties from your website on Facebook and other social media platforms with the correct listing photos and details, you'll need to set up a "bb" subdomain for your domain.
Shared Domain Limitation: It's not possible to setup Social Sharing when using a shared domain. If you want buyers and sellers on your website to share properties, you will need to assign a custom domain to your website.
Choose Your Setup Path
The setup process depends on where your domain name was originally registered. Please select your situation:
Transfer Your Wix Registered Domain
Why Transfer is Required:
- Nameserver settings cannot be modified for full DNS control
- Wix domains cannot setup subdomains with security certificates
Domain Transfer Process:
- In Wix, choose Domain Pointing method to get full control of nameservers
- Choose a registrar like GoDaddy or Namecheap
- Initiate transfer at your new registrar (approximately $12, includes one year registration)
- Completion Can take 2-5 days
- Your website continues working normally during transfer
Follow transfer instructions using "Domain Pointing" in this Wix support article: Transferring your Wix domain away from Wix
After Transfer is Complete:
Once your domain transfer is finished and you have control at your new registrar.
Next Step:
Note: Your Buying Buddy dashboard has customized instructions for your domain in the Installation and Setup section (Social Share Settings tab) of your Buying Buddy account.Widgets - Installation and Setup : Social Share tab
Setup Progress Checklist
Use this checklist to track your progress:
- ☐ Buying Buddy Wix App installed and activated
- ☐ Foundation pages automatically created
- ☐ Domain path chosen (transfer from Wix or use existing registrar)
- ☐ DNS "bb" subdomain created
- ☐ SSL certificate configured for subdomain
- ☐ Social sharing tested (visit https://bb.yourdomain.com)
Troubleshooting Wix-Specific Issues
App Installation Problems
If you encounter issues during installation, see our comprehensive Troubleshooting Wix App Issues guide.
Domain Authorization Issues
- Preview Domain: When working in Wix editor, you may see "Sorry this domain is not authorized" - this is normal for preview domains
- New Domain: If you change your domain name, submit a help ticket for re-authorization
Social Sharing Not Working
- Verify bb.yourdomain.com loads with HTTPS
- Check DNS propagation using https://www.whatsmydns.net
- Ensure SSL certificate covers subdomains (use Cloudflare if unsure)
Expanding Your Site
Once your basic installation is complete, you can access advanced features through the Buying Buddy Wix App Dashboard in your Wix Editor. Use the Widget Wizard to unlock all the capabilities of Buying Buddy widgets.
Popular additions include:
- Featured Listings pages to display your own listings
- Sold properties displays
- Neighborhood-specific property pages
- Lead capture forms connected to Buying Buddy CRM
- Contact forms
- Custom styling with Widget Themes
For inspiration, view our Wix demonstration site: https://charliesmithrealty.us
Additional Resources
Need additional help? Contact our support team through your Buying Buddy dashboard.