How to use Soliloquy license with WordPress.com Business Account

If you have a WordPress.com Business Account, you can use the paid version of the Soliloquy slider plugin. However, because WordPress.com is a special setup, there are a few things you need to know about how Soliloquy works.

The main difference is that you will often need to use the WP Admin area to access all of Soliloquy’s features.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I install the Soliloquy plugin?

Yes, absolutely! Since you have a WordPress.com Business Account, you are allowed to upload and install plugins.

How to Install:
1. First, download the Soliloquy plugin file (a .zip file) from your Soliloquy Account > Downloads.
2. Go to your WordPress.com dashboard.
3. Click the Upload Plugin button and select the .zip file you downloaded.

Alternatively, you can click WP Admin on the left menu and install the plugin from the regular WordPress Admin area.

2. Why can’t I see the Settings or Addons pages?

When you are in the main WordPress.com dashboard, some menu items for plugins are hidden.

You must go to the WP Admin area. Once you are in the WP Admin, you will see the Soliloquy » Settings and Soliloquy » Addons menu options on the left side.

Enter the lilcense key and click Verify License

3. Where is the “Add Slider” button?

When you create a new post or page from the main WordPress.com dashboard, the button to add a Soliloquy slider is not there.

To see the Add Slider button, you need to go to the WP Admin area. When you create a new post or page from the WP Admin, the button will appear in the editor.

From a post or page, click the Add Slider button to insert a slider

4. Why don’t I see updates for my addons?

Automatic updates for plugins that are not in the official WordPress.org directory are turned off on WordPress.com Business Accounts.

You will need to go to the WP Admin area to see the update notifications for Soliloquy and its addons. You will also need to update the plugin from this area.

With the dot com account the auto updates are disabled

If you are ready to start, check out the guide on Creating Your First Slider.

Would you like to know how to create your first slider? Check out our tutorial on Creating Your First Slider.

Soliloquy Documentation