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Pssst…there’s an exciting feature of your membership website that you’re probably not taking full advantage of. Setting up WordPress page redirects. Read our guide to discover the benefits of redirects, and how to set them up with WishList Member.

When new and existing members interact with your site, you want… no you need their journey to be as pleasant and as smooth as possible.

Membership sites face a unique challenge when it comes to user experience. Logins and registrations can disrupt the user journey and make for a frustrating experience for users of your site.

When used effectively, WordPress page redirects not only offer a seamless experience for your members, they can also enhance user engagement with personalized experiences, increase member retention, and even boost average customer value.

With WishList Member, setting up page redirects a cinch, you just need to know how to do it.

Let's unpack this process and explore its potential benefits for you.

Redirects work like helpful signs guiding your members to where they want to be.
Redirects work like helpful signs guiding your members to where they want to be.

WishList Member – Your Magic Wand for Better User Experience

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WishList Member offers a wonderland of different redirect pages. Each one pops up under specific conditions, turning your users' navigation into an interactive journey.

For example:

  • An ‘After Registration' page to make your members feel special right after they've registered.
  • An ‘After Login' page to show them you're glad they're back.
  • An ‘After Logout' page to leave a lasting impression even after they've left your site.

These tailored interactions increase user satisfaction and make them feel valued. Additionally, you can personalize the preset messages on each redirect page to resonate better with your users.

You can find these settings under Advanced Options > Global Defaults > Error Pages in WishList Member.

In here, you'll find different types of redirect pages you can configure. Let's discuss what each of them means one by one below.

Global Default Redirect Pages

After Registration

So your member just joined a membership level? Sweet! They'll see a special After Registration page. Heads up, it's a one-time deal, so they won't see it again. Next time they log in, they'll land on the After Login page.

Membership Requires Approval

Some memberships need a thumbs-up from the site admin, or you. In these cases, your members will see a Membership Requires Approval page.

You can find the setting for this under Setup > Levels > Edit Level > Requirements in WishList Member.

Membership Requires Confirmation

This will be shown to members after they've successfully registered to a membership level that requires them to confirm using the email they used. This setting is also in the Requirements section.

After Login

Every time a user logs in, they'll see this page. If a user is in multiple membership levels the page they'll see will depend on the Level Order. We’ll go into what level order is and how to change it later.

After Logout

This will be the page your users will see after they log out.

Unsubscribe Confirmation

If a member opts out of your email list, they'll see an Unsubscribe Confirmation page.

Resubscribe Confirmation

This will show up when a user decides to resubscribe to the Email Broadcast list in WishList Member.

How to Set Up Custom Redirects for Different Membership Levels

You've got your global redirects sorted. Awesome! But what if you've got multiple membership levels? You'll probably want different After Registration and After Login pages for each. Good news: it's doable, and here's how.

  1. Go to the WishList Member menu and click Setup.
  2. You'll see the level you made. Click on it.
  3. Then hit Additional Settings. Voila! A Redirects section appears.

Inside this section, you'll see Custom options for After Registration and After Logout. Toggle the one you want to change. A Configure button pops up.

Who Gets What Redirect?

If you're wondering which redirect happens when a member belongs to multiple levels, meet Level Order.

How to Sort Level Order

  • On the Levels screen, you'll see your list of levels.
  • Want to change the order? Just hover over the level name.
  • An icon with two arrows will appear. Click and drag to rearrange.

For example, if you have Silver and Gold levels and want Gold members to get priority, just drag Gold to the top. Now, anyone who's both Silver and Gold will get the Gold redirect. Cool, right?

Why Steering Members to Certain Pages is a Game-Changer

Let's face it—no one sticks around a dull party. Your membership site is no different. A fun, engaging experience is like the life of the party; it keeps people coming back for more. 

Oh, and guess who's more open to those nifty add-ons or new courses you offer? Yep, engaged members.

Here are some of the benefits of using redirects, and how they enhance the user experience.

Keep Members Cool and Coming Back with a Smooth User Journey

Ever think a road sign is trivial until you're lost? That's what redirects do—they're your member's “road signs” to a smooth ride on your site. It's not just a time-saver, but a life-saver for anyone who hates detours and roundabouts on the web.

Smooth Sailing Ahead Road Sign
Smooth Sailing Ahead Road Sign

If you’ve ever felt frustrated navigating a website, you know full well how it impacts the likelihood of returning to that site or buying from that brand. 

For a membership site, these small changes have a huge impact on your bottom line.

Optimize Content Delivery

Roll out the red carpet for your members and lead them right to the most relevant content for them. Send new members to a hearty welcome page, guide the seasoned folks to exclusive content, or even treat different membership levels to their own personalized experiences. The sky's the limit here!

By guiding members to specific content, you ensure they're not overwhelmed and can easily find what they're looking for, leading to a smoother user experience.

Reduce Bounce Rate By Letting Users Resume Their Journey

Imagine you're in the middle of a cliffhanger episode, and boom, an ad break! Annoying, right? Same goes for logging into a site and losing your place. 

Redirects can take you back, letting you pick up where you left off. That's user experience at its best!

The Art of Redirecting Members

So we've talked about how redirects make life peachy for your members. But let's spill the tea—redirects are also your secret weapon for steering folks where you want 'em. It's like playing tour guide in your own digital theme park!

Increase Average Customer Value with Upselling and Cross-selling
Got a shiny new feature or a killer upgrade deal? Lead the way! With redirects, you can put up a neon sign that says, “Hey, check this out!” Point them to your pricing page for an upgrade or take them window shopping through your latest offerings.

Maximize Product Value with Onboarding Redirects
One of the biggest challenges businesses face after acquiring new members is ensuring they fully understand and utilize the product or service. 

This is where onboarding comes into play, and redirects can play a key role in this process.

Not all features of a product are immediately apparent or intuitive to new users. Redirects can lead members to underutilized but valuable features, ensuring they get the most out of their membership or subscription.

Enhanced Data Insights for Better Decision Making

Every time you redirect a member, you're also gathering valuable data on their preferences, behaviors, and journey through your site. 

This data is gold when it comes to refining your content strategy, understanding what truly resonates with your audience. With some hard stats under your belt, you can make informed decisions to further enhance the member experience. 

In essence, redirects not only improve the user experience but also provide you with actionable insights to continuously evolve and adapt.


Best Practices for Redirects

Ok, so you’re all clued up on what redirects are, how they work in WishList Member, and why they’ve a big deal. Now it’s time to give you the skinny on tips and best practices to really amp up your site’s functionality and member satisfaction:

1. Understand Your Audience's Needs

User Behavior Analysis
Make the most of analytics tools to gain insights into which pages your members visit, their common drop-off points, and the content they engage with the most. This data can guide your redirect strategy.

Feedback and Surveys
Engage with your members by occasionally seeking feedback. Their insights on what they'd like to see more of or areas they find confusing can be invaluable in refining your redirects.

Use an intuitive form builder on your membership site like WP Forms to put together a survey. Consider offering a giveaway to incentivize participation. 

WPForms Surveys

2. Prioritize User Experience:

Avoid Overwhelming Members
While redirects can be powerful, it's essential to use them with care Overloading users with too many redirects can be counterproductive. Strive for a balance that enhances user experience.

Regular Testing
Before applying any redirect, test it thoroughly. Make sure it directs users to the right page quickly and offers the intended experience.

3. Address Potential Challenges:

Stay Vigilant for 404 Errors
Redirects can sometimes lead to non-existent pages, especially if content is moved or deleted. Regularly audit your redirects to ensure they lead to active, relevant pages. Update any that don't.

Avoid Multiple Redirect Chains
Chaining several redirects together can slow down the user experience and may lead to frustration. Aim for direct, one-step redirects whenever possible.

By adhering to these best practices, you can ensure that your redirects are functional and elevate the overall experience for your members.

Cultivate an Engaging Membership Experience with WordPress Page Redirects

A WordPress page redirect does a lot more than just guide traffic; when used strategically, it's an opportunity to curate exceptional member experiences.

With redirects, you can make your site more inviting, interactive, and user-friendly. Members who feel valued are more likely to stay, engage with your content, and even invest more in your offerings.

In this guide, we've unveiled the art of using WordPress redirect pages to create a VIP experience for your members every time they visit. And with WishList Member, the process of setting up redirects couldn't be easier.

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How to Set Up WooCommerce and WishList Member for Your Membership Site https://wishlistmember.com/wishlist-member-woocommerce/ https://wishlistmember.com/wishlist-member-woocommerce/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=2740 Turn up revenue and repeat custom to the max when you elevate your ecommerce experience with the WooCommerce Wishlist Member integration. Discover how easy it is to bring the power of memberships to your WooCommerce site. Hey there, future ecommerce rockstars! 🎸 Ready to take your online store from ‘meh' to ‘mind-blowing'? We've got a […]

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Turn up revenue and repeat custom to the max when you elevate your ecommerce experience with the WooCommerce Wishlist Member integration. Discover how easy it is to bring the power of memberships to your WooCommerce site.

Hey there, future ecommerce rockstars! 🎸

Ready to take your online store from ‘meh' to ‘mind-blowing'?

We've got a game-changer for you. Imagine turning every purchase into an invitation to an exclusive club, where members enjoy juicy discounts, first dibs on new releases, and a whole lot more.

Welcome to the wish-come-true world of integrating WishList Member with WooCommerce.

Make your customers feel like VIPs while boosting your bottom line like never before.

Let's rock n roll!

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Click here for step-by-step instructions on building your membership site using WordPress.

The Magic Combo: WishList Member + WooCommerce

WishList Member joining forces with WooCommerce opens up a whole world of possibilities for your ecommerce store. We’re talking perks, rewards, and cool member-only deals! Open your customers up to:

Special Membership Perks

Imagine someone buys a t-shirt from your store. Now, what if buying that shirt automatically made them part of an exclusive club? A club where they get first dibs on new releases or an inside scoop on upcoming sales?

WishList lets you automatically bump customers into different membership levels based on what they buy. Talk about rolling out the red carpet!

VIP red carpet

Discounts Galore: Spice Up Your Pricing

Everyone loves a good deal. And as a store owner, you'll love how WishList lets you customize your prices for your loyal members. You can offer fixed prices, percentage-based discounts, or even a fixed-amount off the regular price.

You can even dish out discounts based on what type of stuff they're buying—like all skincare products or ebooks, for example.

How To Setup WishList Member & WooCommerce Integration

Step 1: Set Up WishList Member

First thing's first—make sure WishList Member is up and running on your WordPress site. From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and search for WishList Member.

Can't find it? No worries! Just follow this easy-peasy tutorial we've got for you.

Step 2: Create Membership Levels

Alright, you've got WishList Member ready to roll. Now let's carve out those cool membership levels.

Go to WishList Member > Set Up > Levels. Hit that plus sign and name your new level—maybe something snazzy like “VIP Membership” or just a simple “Subscriber.”

You might also want to set up membership levels based on how you want to group your customers. For example, you might create a “skincare” level or a “homeware” level depending on which products your members buy.

Don't sweat the small stuff, like settings, for now. You can always circle back and fine-tune things later. Once you've got your level named, we're good to go for the next step!

Step 3: Install WooCommerce for Easy-Peasy Ecommerce

Next up, we need WooCommerce. It's a super popular free plugin—5 million people can't be wrong, right?

Head to Plugins > Add New and type in “WooCommerce.”

Then hit Install, and then Activate.

Oh, and if a setup wizard pops up, just give it the ol' Skip Setup click for now.

Step 4: Activate the WishList Member WooCommerce Integration

Now it's time to blend this duo together with the flick of a switch! Head to WishList Member > Setup > Integrations. In the Payment Providers tab scroll down and click on WooCommerce.

Toggle the integration so that it's switched on like so:

WishList Member WooCommerce integration setup

Click Return to Integrations to complete setup.

Step 5: Configure Payment Gateways

Alright, now let's talk about getting you paid! In your WordPress dashboard, scoot on over to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments. Follow the cues to activate PayPal, and drop in your PayPal email.

If you plan to use Stripe as well, you can install an additional plugin for that purpose. Remember to save your changes once you're done.

How to Automatically Assign Membership Levels to WooCommerce Products

Now your Wishlist Member WooCommerce integration is all set up, it's time to explore the amazing things you can do with it!

The first is automatically giving membership access to customers who buy a product in your online store. This is a great way to add value to your products and keep your existing customers engaged with your brand.

Say you're selling a recipe book on your ecommerce store; you can offer automatic access to protected content such as demonstration videos, cookalongs or an online cooking course.

With the WishListMember WooCommerce integration, it's simple to connect your products to a membership level (or multiple levels) so that customers automatically become members.

Step 1: Add Your Product

Head over to Products > Add New.

Fill in the details and click Publish such as product name, description, image, and any tags and categories.

Step 2: Change Access Settings

Staying on the product page, scroll down to the Product data section, and click on the WishList Member tab (see image above.)

Under Access, click in the box next to Membership Levels and select the level you want purchasers of this product to access. You can select multiple levels if you wish. Any time someone buys that product they get instant VIP access to your exclusive online club. 🌟

This is where your custom levels come in really handy. Say you run a lifestyle site that sells homeware, skincare products and fashion accessories. When a customer purchase a homeware product, they can automatically be assigned the “Homeware” membership level, and get access to special, targeted content and product discounts.

You can even integrate WishList Member with your email provider and send targeted emails specifically for people who have purchased homeware products from your site.

  • Hit Publish or Update, and voila! You're all set.

How To Set Special Member Pricing

The WishList Member WooCommerce integration also lets you set up sweet deals and discounts on your WooCommerce products for your existing members. And it couldn't be easier!

On the same Product data section you used to manage access, click on the Pricing tab. Then click on the Membership Level dropdown menu.

WooCommerce Member Pricing

Select the membership level you want to create a special member price for and hit Add.

Then a bunch of pretty self-explanatory options will come up.

Special member pricing options
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You can choose to offer a special fixed price, a fixed discount (e.g. $5 off) or a percentage discount (e.g.25% off).

The text you write in the Description field will be what is displayed on your live site.

Once you're done click Save Pricing, and hey presto! It's as simple as that.

You can add another level to manage the discount for that level. If your members belong to multiple levels, they'll be shown the discount for whichever level is closest to the top of the list.

Click and drag the list icon (it looks like 3 lines) to reorder the member levels.

WooCommerce Member Pricing

Conclusion

In the dynamic world of ecommerce, standing out is paramount. By integrating WishList Member with WooCommerce, you're not just selling products; you're offering an experience. This powerful combination allows you to:

  • Turn Customer Loyalty To The Max
    By turning purchases into exclusive memberships, you're making your customers feel valued and special. Hello, increased repeat business and brand loyalty!

  • Boost Revenue with Special Pricing
    Offering member-exclusive discounts can incentivize purchases and increase your average order value. Whether it's a fixed discount, a percentage off, or a special price, members will appreciate the savings, and keep coming back for more. 

  • Automate Membership Assignments
    Automatically assign membership levels based on purchases, streamlining the process and enhancing the experience for your customers.

  • Pump Up Product Value
    By bundling products with exclusive content access, you're adding more value to every purchase. This can differentiate your store from competitors and justify higher price points.

  • Simplify Management
    Both WooCommerce and WishList Member are user-friendly, and their integration is designed to be intuitive. This means less time fiddling with settings and more time focusing on growing your business.

Want a bonus, biz boosting tip? Once you're all set up with WishList Member, you'll want to shout your site's new features from the rooftops. Well, there's a low-risk cost-effective solution to help you do just that:

  • Create an Affiliate Program
    Outsource your sales team with a WooCommerce affiliate plugin that can easily add a plug and play affiliate program to your WooCommerce site.

    In just a few clicks, you can set up your site to support an affiliate program, and incentivize customers and affiliate fans to drive traffic and conversions on your site! We highly recommend using this method to get the word out there and accelerate your growth.

But back to the topic at hand – the WishList Member and WooCommerce integration is, in short, a game-changer. It's about creating a holistic shopping experience, where customers don't just buy a product; they join a community. 

So, if you're looking to elevate your ecommerce game, this integration is your ticket to the big leagues. Rock on, ecommerce maestros! 🎸🌟

Get Started With WishList Member Today

Transform customer experience on your WooCommerce site. It all starts with our robust membership plugin.

  1.   Get WishList Member
  2.   Use the NEW Quick-Start WIZARD, training videos and support
  3.   Launch Your Site!

If you have questions, reach out to our support team here.

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How to Migrate From A Different Membership Plugin to WishList Member https://wishlistmember.com/migrate-to-wishlist-member/ https://wishlistmember.com/migrate-to-wishlist-member/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=13196 Started with a different membership plugin and want to head over to WishList Member? Here's our guide to migrating your data as smoothly as possible. “How can I move over to WishList Member?” You'll be reassured to know that we hear this question a lot. We’ve all been there. We get excited about using a […]

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Started with a different membership plugin and want to head over to WishList Member? Here's our guide to migrating your data as smoothly as possible.

“How can I move over to WishList Member?”

You'll be reassured to know that we hear this question a lot.

We’ve all been there. We get excited about using a new platform or program, put all our eggs in that basket, and then sooner or later come to realize it's just not a good fit. 

You are not alone, my friend. We're regularly get this request, and today we're sharing our advice for the smoothest transition so you can start enjoying WishList Member STAT!

So limber up and let's hop to it.

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Can You Transfer Your Membership Site Over to WishList Member?

Yes! 100%.

Switching from one membership platform over to WishList Member totally doable. You just need to know how.

The process isn't automatic given the many variables involved with this kind of transfer. It's not as simple as transferring customer data over when you factor in your protected content and membership tiers. But don't let that put you off.

It just takes a little time and effort, but the results will pay off once you're transferred over to our robust and reliable membership plugin.

So our first piece of advice is to give yourself some time to complete everything. Especially, if you have a large site with a lot of content.

Duplicating Your WordPress Site May Help

There are WordPress plugins that can duplicate or clone entire sites. Some examples are Duplicator, BackupBuddy and Updraft. You may want to take a look into one of these plugins as an option.

If you've already started using WishList Member on your site, our plugin stores all settings, members, data, etc. within your WordPress database.

So, if a plugin creates a complete copy of the WordPress site/database, it should include all the WishList Member settings, members, etc as well.

This is explained in more detail (including Plugin suggestions) in this Knowledge Base article, Transfer, Duplicate or Clone a Site.

Checklist Of Things To Consider

When migrating to WishList Member, the road to migration isn't one-size-fits-all.

The current membership platform you're using, coupled with the unique features and functionalities you plan to use in WishList Member, will pave the migration journey ahead.

Therefore, it's necessary to tailor your approach for a seamless and effective transition.

In this checklist, we'll delve into the key considerations and steps to guide you through this process, so you can make the most of all that WishList Member has to offer.

✅ Membership Levels

Firstly, you need to recreate any membership tiers you have on your current membership site.

From your WordPress dashboard, go to WishList Member > Setup > Levels and click the green plus (+) icon to get started.

Create a Membership Level using WishList Member

Read our full knowledge base article, complete with video tutorial, for a step-by-step guide to creating membership levels.

✅ Protect Content

WishList Member makes it easy to keep your content protected and only accessible by your logged-in members.

Easily protect WordPress pages, posts, custom post types, course content, quizzes, categories and comments. This includes access to downloading files and folders that are uploaded in the WordPress database.

With your membership levels set up, you can now protect content and manage which of your members can access it.

The Difference Between ACCESS and PROTECTION

With WishList Member, you can easily mark content as Protected or Unprotected.

Once content is marked as protected, it can be assigned one or multiple membership levels – in other words, you can manage access to your protected pages.

To PROTECT content:

  • From your WordPress Dashboard, head to WishList Member > Content Protection.

  • There you will see a list of content types that can be protected. In the example in the photo below, we've selected a page.

  • Click on the name of the content item you want to protect, and a pop up window will appear with the content's current Protection Status.

  • Click on the down arrow and select Protected from the dropdown menu.
Manage content protection and access

To manage ACCESS:

  • Once content is marked as Protected, an Add Membership Level option will appear.
  • Click Add Level, and select from the membership levels you created earlier. All members within the membership level will have access to the set content.

You can also set Bulk Protection in the Content Protection section of WishList Member.

This way you do not have to go through each individual piece of content. You can select multiple posts, protect them and set the access all at one time.

Learn more in our Bulk Protection article.

✅ Import Your Members On Over

Your current members can be imported into WishList Member as long as there is an option to export the data from the other membership software.

Please understand though that importing data from one system to another can sometimes lead to unexpected results. This depends on the type of data being transferred. 

It is always recommended to create a full and complete backup of the WordPress database before you start any import/export process.

WishList Member provides a Sample Import CSV File that can be downloaded from the Members > Import section.

This is explained in more detail in our Import Members A Different Membership Software Option article. 

✅ Give Access to Current Members & Connect Payments

So far, so smooth!

The next step, will take a bit of time but it's super easy once you know what you're doing.

You need to ensure that your members are assigned the membership level they paid for or are currently subscribed to.

You also need to make sure you connect your current members with their recurring payments.

There are no payment links between your current members in the previous membership site software and WishList Member.

The payment link is created in WishList Member when the member pays and then completes the registration form.

If you want to connect a current member with their recurring payments, you would need to manually update each member's Transaction ID in WishList Member.

Connect the Transaction ID

  • From your WordPress dashboard, go to WishList Member > Members.

  • Click on the username of the member you want to edit.

  • Head to the Levels tab.

  • Paste the Transaction ID of the member payment in the corresponding field.
Transaction IDs members

(Now, just so you know… The Transaction IDs in the above image are just examples.)

The Transaction ID may look different depending on the payment processor that you are currently using.

If you paste the Transaction ID from the payment processor into that field it will connect the WishList Member account with the payment in the payment processor.

If the payment is stopped the membership level access will be canceled for your member.

A list of all of our full payment integration options can be viewed in Setup > Integrations > Payment Providers.

  • Hit save and repeat with your other existing members!

See? Not difficult. To make the time pass faster, we recommend putting on some music, and allowing yourself to get into a state of flow.

✅ Reach Out If You Get Stuck

Cat stuck in a sleeve asking for help.

We have a super friendly customer success team on hand to help make the transition as easy as possible for you.

Migrating over to WishList Member is simple once you know what to do, so if at any point you feel stuck, we'll be on hand to set you in the right direction.

Need help understanding how to format your data? We're here. Confused about integrating payments? We'll sort you out. We're happy to have you join us, and we're committed to demonstrating that you made the right choice choosing WishList Member. Just get in touch.

Wrapping Up

Switching to a new membership platform might feel daunting, but armed with the right tools and knowledge, it's a breeze.

Whether it's setting up membership levels, protecting your content, or ensuring that member payments seamlessly transition, every step is manageable. And remember, at the heart of this move is your ambition to offer your members the best experience possible.

WishList Member is built to be user-friendly and versatile, designed to handle the complexities of a membership site with ease.

But, if ever you feel overwhelmed, just know that our team is ready and eager to assist. We're here to ensure that your transition is as smooth as Idris Elba reading a bedtime story.

With the right guidance and a bit of patience, you'll soon realize the benefits of using WishList Member. And once everything is set up, you can sit back, relax, and watch your community thrive.

Get Started With WishList Member Today

  1.   Get WishList Member
  2.   Use the NEW Quick-Start WIZARD, training videos and support
  3.   Launch Your Site!

And… Welcome Aboard! We look forward to you joining our family. 

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How to Integrate WishList Member and ThriveCart – Streamline Your Membership Management https://wishlistmember.com/wishlist-member-thrivecart/ https://wishlistmember.com/wishlist-member-thrivecart/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=2744 There are many payment systems that are compatible with WishList Member enabling you to accept different types of payments on your membership website. Watch or read on and we'll show you step by step how to connect WishList Member to one highly popular payment system: ThriveCart. By following these steps, you'll be able to streamline […]

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There are many payment systems that are compatible with WishList Member enabling you to accept different types of payments on your membership website.

Watch or read on and we'll show you step by step how to connect WishList Member to one highly popular payment system: ThriveCart.

By following these steps, you'll be able to streamline your membership site and automate the process of adding members when they make purchases.

Explore the powerful ThriveCart and WishList Member integration and unlock the potential to effortlessly streamline your membership site.

Discover how this integration can revolutionize the way you manage and automate member access.

What is ThriveCart and Why Integrate It With WishList Member?

Before we dive in with the “how to” of the ThriveCart WishList Member Integration, let's ease in by explaining what ThriveCart is and the benefits of linking it to your membership site. Let's break it down!

ThriveCart is a powerful shopping cart platform designed to make selling digital products and services online a breeze.

With its user-friendly interface and robust features, it allows you to create beautiful checkout pages, manage affiliate programs, and even handle subscriptions.

Whether you're selling an eBook, online course, or membership access, ThriveCart has got you covered.

Now, you might be thinking, “That's great, but why should I integrate ThriveCart with WishList Member?” Well, here's why:

  1. Streamlined Experience: When a customer makes a purchase through ThriveCart, they are automatically added to the appropriate membership level in WishList Member. No manual work required!

  2. Save Time: This automation saves you valuable time and reduces the risk of errors. It's like having a virtual assistant working behind the scenes!

  3. Unified Management: With ThriveCart and WishList Member working together, you can manage everything from payments to memberships in one place. This unified approach simplifies your workflow and helps you stay organized.

  4. Improved Member Experience: Your members will appreciate the smooth and professional sign-up process. They'll be able to access their membership content right after purchase, enhancing their experience and satisfaction.

  5. Scalability: As your membership site grows, this integration ensures that you can handle an increasing number of transactions and members without a hitch. It's a scalable solution that grows with you.

In a nutshell, integrating ThriveCart with WishList Member is all about efficiency, automation, and providing an exceptional experience for both you and your members.

It's a win-win situation that can take your membership site to the next level.

How To Set Up ThriveCart On Your Membership Site

Step 1: Locate ThriveCart in the Setup Menu

Integrating ThriveCart to WishList Member

Let's get started by heading to your WordPress admin dashboard. From there, navigate to WishList Member > Dashboard > Setup.

In the setup menu, find the Integrations option, and make sure you've selected the Payment Providers tab. Here you'll see a whole load of payment system integrations. For this tutorial, we'll focus on integrating WishList Member with ThriveCart.

Step 2: Activate ThriveCart

Activating ThriveCart inside WishList Member

Click on ThriveCart and Activate the integration by clicking on the slider. You'll notice an API key and a WordPress URL field. These details will be essential for connecting ThriveCart to WishList Member.

To get these details, you'll need to sign up for ThriveCart if you haven't already, as it's a paid platform.

Step 3: Configure ThriveCart

Login to your ThriveCart account by visiting their website. Access your ThriveCart Dashboard, click on the dropdown menu at the top right, and select Settings.

Adding WishList Member Inside ThriveCart

In the settings menu, navigate to Integrations and locate WishList Member.

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Click on View Settings > Edit. Here, you'll need to paste the WordPress URL and API key obtained from WishList Member. Save the settings to complete the integration.

WishList Member API Inside ThriveCart

Step 4: Link Membership Levels and Products

We're going to assume you've already set up your membership levels in WishList Member, but if you haven't yet, now's the time to do it.

Here's a handy guide to setting up levels. Or if you need more help setting up WishList Member, click here for step-by-step instructions for building your membership site in WordPress.

Once that's done, return to ThriveCart and create a product. Let's say you want to create a test product. Head to the Products tab and click on Create New Product.

Adding Products Inside WishList Member ThriveCart

Fill in the details, such as the product name and pricing. Specify the payment processor, like Stripe, and ensure your Stripe or other accounts are set up and linked with ThriveCart.

Next, you can define what happens after the purchase by selecting WishList Member from the dropdown menu.

Choose the membership level to apply to the purchase, specify a login URL if desired, and save the settings.

Step 5: Congratulate Yourself!

Give yourself a pat on the back! You have successfully integrated ThriveCart and WishList Member for your membership site.

Now, when customers make purchases using ThriveCart, they will be automatically added to the corresponding membership levels in WishList Member. This straightforward setup ensures a smooth experience for both you and your members.

Remember to test the integration to ensure everything is working as expected. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out for assistance.

Ready to Transform Your Membership Site?

You've just learned how to integrate ThriveCart with WishList Member, a powerful combination that can revolutionize your membership management. Isn't it exciting to think about all the time you'll save and the seamless experience you'll provide to your members?

Now it's your turn to take action!

  1. Start the Integration: If you haven't already, follow the steps above to integrate ThriveCart with WishList Member. You've got this!
  2. Need Help?: If you have any questions or run into any issues, don't hesitate to reach out. Our friendly customer success team is here to assist you every step of the way.
  3. Stay Tuned: Want more tips and tutorials like this? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with the latest insights and guides.

Remember, integrating ThriveCart with WishList Member is not just about streamlining your process; it's about enhancing your members' experience and growing your community.

You've got the tools and knowledge; now it's time to make it happen!

Happy integrating, and here's to your success! 🎉

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Make a WordPress Page Visible to Users ONLY https://wishlistmember.com/wordpress-page-visible-only-to-users/ https://wishlistmember.com/wordpress-page-visible-only-to-users/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:05:14 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=12725 If you want a good way to make a WordPress page visible to users only we’ve got some fairly simple steps for you. WordPress offers options for pages and posts to be set as private and not viewable to the public.  Only those with special permissions will be able to view or have access to […]

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If you want a good way to make a WordPress page visible to users only we’ve got some fairly simple steps for you.

WordPress offers options for pages and posts to be set as private and not viewable to the public. 

Only those with special permissions will be able to view or have access to that content.

You can also set a page or post as password protected. So, only those with the specific password will be able to view or have access to this type of content.

In order to set your page as either private, public or password protected go to the edit section of the page.

You’re looking for the Publish section.

Depending on your WordPress theme this will either be to the right sidebar, left sidebar or down the page a bit and above the Page Attributes.

wordpress page visible to users

 

If you want the page set as private select the Private option as shown in the following image.

wordpress page visible to only users

In order to allow users to gain access to private content they need to have  a permissible WordPress role.

Here are the Main WordPress Roles to Consider…

  • Administrator: Admins have the ability to edit, access, add, delete or publish any content. They are also able to add and remove other users. They can change the WordPress theme, plugins and such.
  • Editor: Editors can also edit, add, delete and publish content. They have no access to the theme or plugins or other administrative sections.
  • Author: Authors can add, edit, publish and delete their own posts only.
  • Contributor: Contributors can basically contribute to the site. They can write and edit or modify their own posts, but that’s all. They cannot publish them.
  • Subscriber: Subscribers can only attain access to content and only after logging into the site. 

The only WordPress role that can view Private Pages are Editors, other than the Administrator of the site, of course.

There are several reasons why you may want to set your page as private. 

Reasons to Set a Page as Private

  • Internal or Team page
  • Forums and Communities 
  • Launching a product, service for specific people
  • Updating the content 

You can also select the Password protected option if you want your WordPress page or post to be protected by a password. 

wordpress page visible to only users

Be sure to click the OK under the options. You’ll also want to click Publish.

If you’ve already published your page you can click Update and it will save your changes.

Do You Have a Membership Site? 

Depending on which membership site platform you’re using you’ll be able to set content for just your members.

If you have either a paid or free membership site on WordPress you’ll want to protect the content for your members of that specific membership level. 

Thankfully, the WishList Member plugin makes this a simple task.

WishList Member protection

There’s a couple of methods you can use make a WordPress page visible to users only.

If you want to completely hide content from the public or from other  members in a different level you can use the ‘Hide/Show’ feature.

This way there will be no visible content or listings available. The members will need to be logged in so they can view the content.

We have more information on this method located in our Knowledge Base, located here:

Only Show Content for Each Membership Level

If you want to just protect content you can do that either in the page itself or in the Content Protection toggle with the WishList Member dashboard.

wordpress page visible to only users

The protection works like an on and off switch and will make a WordPress page visible to users only. 

You can turn the protection on and then only the members in the specific level will be able to have access to the content.

If it’s turned off then all non-members will be able to gain access to it.

If you want content to be accessible only by members within a level you need to set the protection.

The Access works as a doorway. It allows the members in a specific level to gain access to the content.

You set the Access by adding the membership level or levels in the box below the Protection setting.

Here you can see the Protection and Access settings in the Content Protection toggle or tab. 

wordpress page visible to only users

Always remember to save any of your updates.

You can find more information about the Protection and Access with WishList Member here: 

Protection and Access Overview

If you want to listen in on some really great interviews of top leaders in the industry, be sure to check out The Memberships & Courses Podcasts

You’re sure to be motivated, interested and enlightened with the up-to-date and valuable information shared within each podcast.

Have a Happy & Productive Day!

~ Bobbi 

 

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New Feature: ConvertKit Tag Actions In WishList Member https://wishlistmember.com/new-feature-convertkit-tag-actions-in-wishlist-member/ https://wishlistmember.com/new-feature-convertkit-tag-actions-in-wishlist-member/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:13:02 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=4179 Hey, John Morris here with WishList Products, and in this video, I'm going to be showing you a new feature in the latest version of WishList Member 3.10. And it involves ConvertKit and new tag options that you have available to you. So I'm going to be showing you really two sides of it. One […]

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Hey, John Morris here with WishList Products, and in this video, I'm going to be showing you a new feature in the latest version of WishList Member 3.10. And it involves ConvertKit and new tag options that you have available to you.

So I'm going to be showing you really two sides of it. One is the still very dope new feature that we added. I don't want to downplay it too much, but it's still a great feature. And then I'm going to be showing you the super extra dope feature that we added when it comes to tags in ConvertKit.

So with that said, let's dive in just a little bit of setup here. I have a user in my account here. This is just a dummy user with a disposable email address. But you can see we have this email address here in our WishList Member install here. And then we also have that same user with the same email address over here in ConvertKit. And so we're going to be playing around with tags a little bit here.

So to do that, we'll then go over to WishList Member into the ConvertKit section.

So you go to WishList Member, > “Setup”, > “Integrations,” > “Email Providers,” and then you'll click on ConvertKit. If ConvertKit is not enabled, you go ahead and “enable” it. And if you haven't connected it, you want to do that, just click the “Configure” button and you'll see it's really simple. There's a link here that will take you to the API section or the section where you can get your API Key Secret from ConvertKit. You simply paste that into the box here and hit “Save and Close” and that will connect ConvertKit and WishList Member.

Now just keep in mind there can be some caching when it comes to the API with ConvertKit. So when you initially set this up, it can take a little bit for the tags and everything to populate over. So give it 10 to 15 minutes before you start really playing with it. Now, with that said, the new options here, you're going to see this “Tag Actions” option over here, which we'll get to in a second. But now under the Membership Level actions here, you'll see a list of all of your membership levels.

And if we click into one, I'm just going to click into the “Students” one here.

Previously, you will have seen that we had lists available. You could add someone to a list when they were added to a Membership Level and that's been there. But now we've added this tags section here and really straightforward. What it allows you to do is when someone's added to your Membership Level, you can now add or remove tags from the inside of ConvertKit.

So if we come here, this is a list of the tags that we have in our ConvertKit install. I'll just go ahead and select “Tag One.” And this is when they're added to the Membership Level called “Students.” So I'll go ahead and hit, “Save and Close.” And if we go back to our user over here, you can see they don't have any tags here. And so we'll go back to “Members,” to this particular user.

And I will simply add them to the “Students” level here and go ahead and hit “Add to Level” and that WishList Member will add them to that level. You see, they're added right here and now.

If we go back over to ConvertKit and we'll just refresh our user here, you'll now see that they have that “Tag One” added that we specified in the integration.

So it allows you when members are added to levels, you can now add specific tags to them inside ConvertKit, which is really cool.

Right. OK, so it's really that simple. The next piece of this, however, is if we go over into the “Tag Actions,” so we'll go ahead and click that. This actually reverses the process.

So now when you click “Add Tag Action” here, you can select a tag. So let's go ahead and select “Tag Two.”

Now when a tag is added to someone to a contact in ConvertKit. You can now add them to levels, remove them from levels, et cetera inside WishList Member. So now ConvertKit controls the process.

And so you see here we have “Add to Level,” “Remove from Level,” “Cancel from Level” and “Uncancel from Level.” And this is when the tag is applied. You can also do things when the tag is removed. And you also see here, it's not just levels, but you have “Pay-Per-Post” as well. And you could add them to “Pay-Per-Post,” remove them from “Pay-Per-Posts.” And if we go over here under “When the tag is removed,” you can do the same thing with Pay-Per-Posts.

So all this is really advanced functionality that allows you to, if you really want to ConvertKit can be in charge and tell WishList Member what to do.

And it almost starts to act a little bit like a payment provider in terms of how it controls WishList Member. So it's really cool. It's all tag-based.

So let's just do a simple one here. When this “Tag Two” is applied, let's go ahead and add them to, we'll just select a level here. All right.

So let's go ahead and hit “Save and Close” on that. And now that will save the setup. And of course, you can see here once this is created, it'll be listed here. You can edit it. You can delete it, that sort of thing. Now let's go over to ConvertKit and let's add our tag too. So we'll add that tag here. That tag has now been added.

ConvertKit will send the information over to WishList Member. And if we come over here to our user, you can see they haven't been added to that level yet.

If we refresh the page here, then we will see that they have now been added to that particular level.

So a really cool setup. I think it's like I said, super dope. It allows you to do some really creative and cool things with ConvertKit. And now you can do sort of both sides of the equation: using WishList Member to add tags or use tags to control WishList Member and add levels removed from levels, et cetera.

So really cool feature that we've added to ConvertKit in 3.10, version 3.10 of WishList Member. Hopefully, if you're a ConvertKit user, that gives you some ideas, some things you can start doing and thinking about doing when it comes to your automation, when it comes to your funnels, etc. and WishList Member can be a part of that. So there you go.

If you like the video, I'd appreciate if you'd hit the like button. If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do that. So you don't miss any of the videos that we put out, especially these new feature ones. These are always really fun to do.

And if you haven't yet, be sure to grab your copy of WishList Member. You can just head on over to WishListMember.com in order to do that.

All right. That's it. We'll talk to you next time.

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How to Create Menu Links Based on Membership Levels Tutorial https://wishlistmember.com/how-to-create-menu-links-based-on-membership-levels-tutorial/ https://wishlistmember.com/how-to-create-menu-links-based-on-membership-levels-tutorial/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=3993 One of the most exciting things recently was the addition of how to show your menu based on Membership Level. So in today's video, I'm going to show you how to set that up. Coming up. Hello, everyone, and welcome. My name is Mak, and in today's video, it's all about customizing your menu based […]

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One of the most exciting things recently was the addition of how to show your menu based on Membership Level. So in today's video, I'm going to show you how to set that up. Coming up.

Hello, everyone, and welcome. My name is Mak, and in today's video, it's all about customizing your menu based on Membership Level. All right, so let's dove in and let me show you how to do this. I'm going to pretty much make sure that I've created the pages that I need. So what you want to do is to create the pages. Let's say, for example, you have live training that is only accessible to, say, VIP members.

So you want to make sure you create that page first. Or let's say you have a dashboard and this is the main landing page which people access as soon as they log in. So, again, this page has to be created first, because if you try to apply what I'm going to show you without creating these pages, it won't work. So I've gone ahead and I've created a dashboard page and I've also created a page for live training.

OK, so now the other part that makes also this work is you also need to have the Membership Level. So in this case here, if I come to WishList and go to my dashboard, it actually shows me all my Membership Levels. And here you can see I have the Membership Level called “Free Audio”. I've also got “VIP” and I've also got “Mak.” OK, now let's head over to our menu. Now that we have all these things set the pages and the Membership Level.

So over here now if we go to our menu and also I almost forgot, you want to make sure you're running the latest WishList Member version because this is what has this update. All right. So over here now, you want to hover over where it says appearance and then click on menus. So here now on menus, this is where you would come over here and select the pages that you've created and add them onto this list. So I've already gone ahead and done that.

And you can see here, I've got this live training and also the dashboard page. OK, now here's the thing.

When you click here on this dropdown, now you have this WishList Member protection. Right at the moment, it's set to no protection, which means that anyone can see this link or this page.

So now when I click on this dropdown, I have to now decide which Membership Level sees this page. And this is very, very powerful. I mean, you can see how this can make your website really flexible and also very easy to use for your members.

Now, here's the thing. So I want my members here to be logged in and a member of a selected level. OK, so now I'm going to click here and I'm going to choose my Membership Level. So I want this page only to show for VIP members. So now I can select my Membership Level and it's VIP. And you can also add multiple levels here if you wanted to. But mine is OK with VIP. I'm going to click on Save Menu.

Now, let's say I also want this page here called Dashboard to show only for logged in users because it makes sense that way because if you have a dashboard which only shows for everyone, even if they're not logged in, it's not very good usability on your website because they're seeing a dashboard which they can't even operate because you have to be logged in anyway to access all those things on the dashboard. So this is why we need to make sure that this page is only for logged-in users.

So let's go ahead and fix that. So back over here on our page now, before I do that, I'd also like to just quickly visit our website so you can see this menu right now. So I've just opened my site in a new tab and now you can see Dashboard is showing here. OK, so this is fantastic. It's showing. But what we want to do now is we want this page only to show for logged-in users.

So I'm going to click on this dropdown and you can see here, WishList Member protection says no protection. So if I click here on this dropdown now, I can say for logged-in users, OK, so this means this is going to be only accessible to anyone that has logged in. So now I can go ahead and save my menu. So if I come to my page here and refresh, this will show because I am logged into my website.

OK, but notice that the VIP is actually not showing. So one way to make it show is to make sure that I am set to the VIP level. So let's come back over here to our dashboard. So we're going to go to the members. And here so far we have three members or three users. This one is mine. So I am Mak Admin. This is the main one. So let me add myself to a Membership Level VIP, “Add to Level.”

OK, so now that I've added myself to the VIP level, I should be able to see that link now, which says live training. So I'm going to refresh. There we go.

So live training is now showing because I'm part of that Membership Level. This is very, very exciting. I'm really excited about this feature. Now, let's see what happens if we try to view this site in Incognito Mode. Is it going to show live training and is it going to show the dashboard page? So let's go ahead and see what that looks like. So copy this URL here.

And now let's open a New Incognito Mode or New Incognito Window. OK, so that's my URL. So let's see what happens now. OK, there we go.

So you can see here the dashboard is not showing and also that VIP page is not showing either. So that means that this is working fantastically. So what I would highly recommend for you is to make your site easier to use for your members. You need to start using this feature on my own website. I also use WishList Member, and I've been struggling to show the page where I would like people to download some of the templates that I'm giving away for free.

Right. So I would have to really send emails out and send the link to where they need to download it. But now it's easier because when they log in, they are going to see that link on the navigation.

So which means they can click on it and it is there for them. And the good thing about it is I can actually choose what link to show based on the Membership Level. So you want to make sure you go in and set that all up and also you can show some of your pages based on if they are logged in or if they are logged out. And this is also a very, very, very powerful feature. It just makes your menu look more organized and it won't have too much going on on it.

So I would highly recommend that you go in and use this feature in this manner. All right, guys, that's all I have for you in today's video. Thank you very much for watching. And I'll see you in the next video. Don't forget to hit the subscribe and bell notification. By doing so, you'll be notified when new tutorials are released. All right.

Take care. Bye-bye.

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How to Integrate TutorLMS and WishList Member https://wishlistmember.com/how-to-integrate-tutorlms-and-wishlist-member/ https://wishlistmember.com/how-to-integrate-tutorlms-and-wishlist-member/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=3912 In today's video, I'm going to be showing you how to integrate TutorLMS and WishList Member. Coming up. When it comes to creating online course websites, there's quite a few players out there that are really, really good. I know we've covered LearnDash, but today we're going to be covering TutorLMS and how it integrates […]

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In today's video, I'm going to be showing you how to integrate TutorLMS and WishList Member.

Coming up.

When it comes to creating online course websites, there's quite a few players out there that are really, really good. I know we've covered LearnDash, but today we're going to be covering TutorLMS and how it integrates very well with WishList Member. All right. Let's dove in and let me show you how. So first of all, I am here now on TutorLMS. So once you've installed it, there's a free version. You install it as a plugin and to install it, you want to come over here to your Plugins.

Click on Add New and just search for TutorLMS. So here it is, as you can see, it's active on twenty thousand websites and also I've gone ahead and installed it and activated it. Now this one here is free. There is also a Pro version but you can have an online course website up and running without the Pro version. It's just the Pro version just has extra features. All right. So the next step now, now that we've installed TutorLMS is to install WishList Member.

And again, I've already gone ahead and installed a WishList Member. So now let's prepare this integration. So first of all, you want to make sure that you create your course on TutorLMS. So I'm going to come over here, go to courses. Now, I have a course that I created here called First Course. So let's add a new one so I can show you how easy it is to add a new course. OK, so we are going to call this course free course in here.

We're going to give this a description. I'm going to paste it like that. And then over here is where you would do the course builder and set it all up. OK, now, over here on the right, we can set our featured image. So I'm just going to come over here and just add my featured image and go with that one. OK, great. So here we can see that we have WishList Member, but I'm not protecting anything right now.

OK, so with this all set, I'm just going to go ahead now and say publish, publish one more time. So now I've created my free course. Next, I'm going to go back over here and this is where we need to go to WishList Member, click on Dashboard so we can see what is happening. So as you can see, we have a free membership here. We can also add a new membership, which we can associate with the free course that we've just created.

So to do that, I'm going to come over here to “Setup”. So on the levels here, I'm going to click on this + button and say free membership. OK, so I'm call this “free course level.” Click “apply.” OK, so now that I have my level, the next step now is to head over to the integration. So I'm going to come over here to “integrations,” “Other Services,” and TutorLMS is right here, so I'm going to click on “TutorLMS,” “Activate” it.

So now we can see we have our Membership Level. So how this works is we want that when someone is added to that Membership Level, they are automatically enrolled onto our free course. So to do that, he's going to come over here, click on this pencil icon. So we want to say when added to this Membership Level enroll in the free course. OK, so this is what we can do with our integration and then enroll existing members.

You can also check this if you have existing members that you want to enroll onto this free course. OK, we can go further now and remove them from certain levels of courses if we need to. But this is just the main basic integration that we can do. All right. So now that I've set all this up, I'm going to click on Save and Close. But we also have other actions and that is over here on “Course Actions.” We can say, OK, if they are on this course, free course, what should we do?

OK, we can say add them to a level which is the free course level, or we can cancel from a level or we can remove from a level. So these are the other options that we can do. But this is the basic integration that we need. So we want that when someone gets added to this Membership Level, they are enrolled onto our course that we've chosen here. So that is very, very powerful. OK, so now that we've set up everything, what's going to happen now is when someone gets added to that Membership Level, they are going to be automatically enrolled onto that course.

Let's dive in and let's take a look at our course level. OK, so back over here now on courses on TutorLMS. If I go now to my free course and click on “Edit”, we are now going to “enable” our protection. So I'm going to click here on “enable” protection. Right. So right now it's set to unprotected. So we want this to be protected and we want to give this course access to our Membership Level, which we created here, which is the free course level.

OK, so now that it's all said, I'm going to apply settings.

So now our course is locked and anyone who does not have this level will not be able to have access to the course. So pretty much now we've built this whole set up and it's working pretty much just like a machine. So when someone gets access to the free course level, they're going to be enrolled on the course just like that. So next, I'm going to hit update. OK, so that is how you connect TutorLMS and WishList Member. In future videos, I'm going to be showing you how to create a complete fully working website with TutorLMS and WishList Member.

All right, guys, that's all I have for you today's video. Thank you very much for watching. I'll see you in the next video.

Take care.

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How to Update Member Details On Your Membership Site https://wishlistmember.com/update-member-details-membership-site/ https://wishlistmember.com/update-member-details-membership-site/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:58:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=2755 Hello everyone, and welcome in today’s video. I’m gonna show you how to update member details on your membership website. Coming up! Build your membership site step-by-step with this tutorial. Alright, so sometimes, when you have a membership website, there are cases when you want to go in and perhaps maybe even move members manually […]

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Hello everyone, and welcome in today’s video. I’m gonna show you how to update member details on your membership website.

Coming up!

Build your membership site step-by-step with this tutorial.

Alright, so sometimes, when you have a membership website, there are cases when you want to go in and perhaps maybe even move members manually from one level to another. Or even remove access to other parts of your membership.

So in this video, I’m going to show you how to do that. Now, I have a membership website that uses WishList Member, and I do this occasionally where I specifically want to give access to a member; to go to a specific level, or even downgrade them to another level. So, I’m going to show you step-by-step how to do this.

You can see here that we have one user, now this already me. So, if I go here to all users, you are going to see “Mak Admin.” Now, that’s me.

So let’s say “Mak Admin” is saying, “Oh, you know what I’ve just bought a product, and for some reason, I’m not added to a membership level, please can you assist with this?” So this is where now, you come to your website, and you go to “Dashboard.”

Now, sometimes what I do is I search the user over here. So, let’s search for “Mak Admin.” Sometimes, you can just use the email address as well. And this will just be the same results.

So, this is where you can specifically go to that member where you want to make changes to. So while you’re here, there are several things that you can do; you can select the user, and then choose an action so you can “Move to Level,” “Add to Level,” or “Remove from Level,” and so on.

You can even “Cancel from Level.” Now, of course, you may not want to do this since there’s only one person. Now this is ideal if you want to do this in a bulk process. Let’s say there’s 10 of them that you need to do on one go. Rather than do it one by one, you can just select multiple of them and then go in and use this action over here.

But, over here on the bottom, I can just click on this “Plus” button, and again, I have my membership levels here. So I can go in and say “Okay, I wanna add ‘Mak Admin’ to ‘Free Module’” and I can also choose the registration date. So let’s say the registration date is today, Wednesday, the 12th of August. And then here, I can choose “send the level notification settings”, “email notification”, or “do not send notification”.

So, it’s up to you what you want to do in this space. I have to go back here, and just go back. And choose on date. Now over here, email confirmation, I can say it “Require Confirmation,” now this is ideal, let’s say in those cases where maybe the person says “Well, I don’t know that you added me to the level.” So, I usually use this option because I want them to confirm that they’ve actually added themselves onto that level.

So, you may want to go ahead and do that. Here, email notification, I can say “Send email notification” as well. So, once I’ve done this, I’m pretty sure now that the user here has been added to that specific level.

Now, I can click on “Add to Level,” and this will take me to that membership level, which will then give me access to whatever it is that is on this “Free Module.”

Now, let’s say at any point you want to remove this membership level, what’s really cool is when you hover over this area here, you get these three icons. And these three icons do specific things. Now, this one here, will move to a level, so pretty much it does what we have here at the top, “Move to Level,” and so on.

So, if I mouse over here, you can see I can move to level, and this brings me here. Of course, I only have one membership level here.

But if I have another one, I can move “Mak Admin” to it and another level. Okay, so that’s how you manually do it.

You can also schedule this. So, let’s say you want to move this on a specific date. Let’s say Saturday, the 15th, you can go here and click your date, and that is really cool.

Now, the other option here is that this one here will cancel from the membership, and this one here will remove from the membership.

Right, so there is also one more feature here which is really cool. You can access by coming over here to this “Pencil” icon. Now, if you click on this Pencil icon, this now gives us more information about this user.

So, if I have my first name here, you’ll see my “First Name,” “Last Name,” and if I’m subscribed to “Email Broadcast,” you would see it checked here, the email address, and so on.

So, let’s say they have forgotten their password and they can’t reset it. So, this is where you would come in and “Send Reset Password Link to the Member.” Now, I’ve had so many cases where maybe it’s because of the plugins that I was using, where they couldn’t reset their password.

So, I would come over here and send the reset password  to the member just by clicking over here. And, of course, I would change the password here. I could either manually type it, or I could use the “generate,” and this will generate a password for me, and then I can send this over here.

So, this is a really cool feature if you’re having any issues on your website, and your members are trying to achieve something that they can’t do themselves.

So, that’s pretty much all I have for you for today’s video. Thank you very much for watching, if you like this video, don’t forget to Subscribe, hit the Bell Notification. By doing so, you’ll be notified when new videos are released.

Until next time, thanks for watching, and I’ll see you on the next video. Take care!

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How to Import and Export Members In Your Membership Site https://wishlistmember.com/import-export-members/ https://wishlistmember.com/import-export-members/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:47:00 +0000 https://wishlistmember.com/?p=2753 In today's tutorial, I'm gonna show you how to export and import members for your membership website. Coming up! Check out our 9-step membership site building tutorial here. So there are cases where you might want to import members on your membership website. So this could be a situation where you have all your users […]

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In today's tutorial, I'm gonna show you how to export and import members for your membership website.

Coming up!

Check out our 9-step membership site building tutorial here.

So there are cases where you might want to import members on your membership website.

So this could be a situation where you have all your users on your mailing list, and you want them onto your membership website, or you were totally using a different membership plugin and you decided to use WishList Member.

So let me show you how to do that. To do that, what you want to do is to head over here to Set Up, or to the Dashboard, so we can start from scratch.

Okay, so here on the Dashboard, this is pretty much the starting place. So what you want to do is to come over here to “Members”. This is where you see the two options to either “Import” or “Export”.

In this case, we want to import members onto our website. So here, we have a sample CSV file. This is very important because if you don't use the format that we have here on this sample CSV file, basically, it won’t work.

Now, trust me, I’ve tried this a few times and it’s given me sleepless nights because I was trying to be all clever and not follow this CSV file format.

Alright, so I’m gonna click “Download” here, and now you can see it has been downloaded. Now, you’re going to need a program like Excel, or in my case, I’m going to use a free option, which is Google Sheets.

Alright, so I’ve gone ahead and downloaded the CSV file. So, in my case, I’m going to use Google Sheets because it’s free and I don’t have Microsoft Excel on my computer.

Alright, so what I normally do is I start with a blank page. Click here on “Blank.” And the next step now is to “Upload” this file that I’ve just downloaded.

So, I’m gonna come over here to “File,” click “Open,” so next I’m gonna come to “Upload,” and then I’m just going to find the file on my computer. This should be on my “Download” folder, and I’m going to click on it.

So, now it has been uploaded onto Google Sheets. So the next step now is to match or map my content to the format that we have.

Usually, all you need are these few tabs. So, I normally use “Username,” “First Name,” and the “Email.” That’s very important you have to do this way.

So let’s try some dummy text here. So let’s go with the “Username.” Now the Username can email addresses. Now if you use, let’s say for example, an email service provider, you’re going to get usernames and sometimes you get them as first names. But in this case, we’re going to use my email.

So let’s use “Malone00@gmail.com” Okay, so, that’s gonna be the username. And that’s also going to be my “Email.” So I’m going to come over here to the “Email” column, and paste my email like that. Now, the first name and last name are not really necessary, but let’s just add my name here; “Malone.”

Now, the password is also optional, so you can add the password here or you can just leave it as it is. Now, all these other things, I basically leave them as they are. Unless, you’re running a website where all this information is very important. And that is the state, the ZIP, the city, and so on.

But if you just want a basic way of adding users onto your website, this is how you would do it. So, let’s just add another one here “mac@creativeastro.com.” Okay, I’m just gonna copy this and add it over here, and first name, I’m just gonna say “Mac.”

Alright, so we have these two users, these are the users we’re gonna add onto our website. Now, it’s time to export this.

I’m going to come over here to “File,” and then I’m going to “Download.” Now, it’s important that you download this as a CSV. So, here it is, I’m going to select that. Now it’s downloaded onto my computer.

Okay, so now that I have my file, it's time now to “Import” all my users that I’ve just created. So, first of all, I have to choose the CSV file. So I’m going to come over here to “Choose File” and here it is. I’m going to click “Open.”

Now, you can add a default password to all these users. Because sometimes, you may want them to just have access to sign in as soon as they get notified.So, you can choose if you want to do that, okay?

Now over here, it says “Import Members into the Following Levels.” Now, this is really cool because you can say, “Okay, I want all of these members into this specific level.” So, in this case, I only have one level. But, if I had more levels, I can choose the levels to add these users to.

So, in this case, I’m just going to add “Free Audio” as my level. Now, required fields, I have the “First Name,” I wanna make sure that one is added. And over here “Registration Date,” “Use Registration Date as specified.” You know, it doesn’t really matter.

I’m not really bothered about that. Skip row with duplicates, we’ll just leave that  as it is. And pretty much all of this here is fine.

Now, the last part here says “Notify New Members via Email.” You can also notify them that they have been added onto that membership level. So now that I have this all set, I’m going to click on “Import Members.”

Now over here, this error here says “No username detected in Row 1.” These are the type of errors you are going to be getting if things are not working out. So I actually went in and did that. What I’m going to do now is to come back over here and just make sure I don’t have any missing lines.

So, I’m going to hit command X to cut it and just paste it over here. Alright, so now, I don’t have any gaps.

So, I can now go ahead and download this. Come over here and download this as CSV. And that’s the new file now.

So, back over here, I’m gonna choose my file and over here is the latest one. I’m gonna click “Open.” I’m gonna set myself to the “Free Audio” level. I’m gonna add my first name, cause I really need that. And pretty much that’s all I need. So now, I’m gonna click on “Import Members”

And this time it should work.

And you can see now, we have imported two members here on the bottom. And then this is where you’ll see the queue of what is happening on your site. And it looks like everything is going well.

Alright, so to confirm this, all you have to do is come back over here to “Dashboard” and you should see that now, we have three members. So pretty much the process is very straightforward.

Now, let’s double check and see that these have been added to the right level. So I’m going to click here on the three users, and you can see that they have been added onto the right level.

So, this is “Malone” on “Free Audio.” We also have “Mac@creativeastro” also on “Free Audio.” And these are the emails as well, and these are the usernames.

So pretty much this is how you add your users onto your membership website.

Now, let’s say that you want to export your users. Again, this could be maybe because you want to store them somewhere else where if something happens to your site, you may want to go and get those files.

But, to be honest it’s not really necessary to do that because you can just backup your site. But anyway, I’ll just show you how to export an audience.

So to Export, you want to come over here to “Export” and choose the membership level. So, we have “Free Audio.” and then you can “Export Full Data.”

And you can also include passwords if you want to, and include inactive members as well. But, I’m just going to click “Export Full Data.” So with that, I’m just going to click “Export Members” and this will download that CSV file.

Let’s take a look at that CSV file as well. And I’m going to come over here, click on “File,”  “Open,” and I’m going to upload my file. So I’m going to come over here, here it is, and double click on it.

And this should show all the members that we have exported. So now, you can see here that this time we have “Mac Admin.” So this is what we’ve just exported, and just to show this has been populated now with more data.

You can see here the “Added Level,” the level itself is here as well. We also have “Transaction ID” “Active,” and so on.

But of course, these are not really necessary. But this is how you Import and Export your users onto your membership website.

Alright, guys, this is all I have for you on today’s video. Thank you very much for watching. If you like this video, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe,” and the bell notification. By doing so, you’ll be notified when new videos are available.

Until next time. Take care, and I’ll see you soon!

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