Inviting collaborators vs. site members—what’s the difference?
Detailed guide: Inviting collaborators vs. site members—what’s the difference?
Overview
This article explains a common Wix concept or best practice and includes links to official Wix help center resources. Follow the steps and tips below to implement the guidance on your site.
When to Use
- You're setting this up for the first time.
- You're standardizing processes across editors or collaborators.
- You need a reliable checklist to diagnose or optimize behavior.
Prerequisites
- Owner or admin access to the Wix site
- Editor access to relevant pages or apps
- Ability to publish changes and verify live
Step-by-Step
- Publish your site to push any editor changes live.
- Check visibility/permissions on the element or app.
- Clear browser cache and retest in a private window.
Quality Assurance
- Retest on mobile and desktop in private browsing.
- Confirm expected visibility for contributors and members.
- Document final settings (screenshots optional) for your team.
Troubleshooting
- Changes not live? Click Publish, then hard refresh or private window.
- Elements missing? Verify the widget is on the correct page/layout.
- Data not flowing? Re-check app permissions and any automation rules.