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We is will process and send the link directly to your email.If you’ve ever tried to build a membership site with WordPress, you’re probably already aware of some of the difficulties that this can entail..
We will process and send the link directly to your email.If you’ve ever tried to build a membership site with WordPress, you’re probably already aware of some of the difficulties that this can entail.
a new choice is Thankfully though, there’s on the market and it makes creating membership sites considerably easier..
Thankfully though, there’s a new choice on the market and it makes creating membership sites considerably easier.
It’s is called WooCommerce Memberships and it’s from the good folk over at WooThemes.When looking around for Membership plugins, you’ll find a heap of options out there..
It’s called WooCommerce Memberships and it’s from the good folk over at WooThemes.When looking around for Membership plugins, you’ll find a heap of options out there.
others.Each of these options is Some better than have their own benefits and like anything, it’s always a wise idea to compare the offerings before choosing the one that’s right for you.Things to considerThere’s a number of things you need to consider when creating a membership site;Is it easy to setup?This pretty much speaks for itself..
Some better than others.Each of these options have their own benefits and like anything, it’s always a wise idea to compare the offerings before choosing the one that’s right for you.Things to considerThere’s a number of things you need to consider when creating a membership site;Is it easy to setup?This pretty much speaks for itself.
a system is No-one wants that is difficult to set up or difficult to use..
No-one wants a system that is difficult to set up or difficult to use.
The more complicated is your site is to use, the less likely you are to look after it properly.Can it do prorated charges?When you change or pause subscriptions part-way through your billing cycle, partial charges may occur since your recurring charges will need to be adjusted.Does it allow for Content Dripping?Content Dripping is the delivery of content over time..
The more complicated your site is to use, the less likely you are to look after it properly.Can it do prorated charges?When you change or pause subscriptions part-way through your billing cycle, partial charges may occur since your recurring charges will need to be adjusted.Does it allow for Content Dripping?Content Dripping is the delivery of content over time.
your members is Rather than providing with all your subscription content as soon as they sign up, it’s sometimes beneficial to delay content delivery over a set schedule.Does it have support for eCommerce?Selling products goes hand in hand with membership sites..
Rather than providing your members with all your subscription content as soon as they sign up, it’s sometimes beneficial to delay content delivery over a set schedule.Does it have support for eCommerce?Selling products goes hand in hand with membership sites.
you’re is Whether selling theme or plugins, or the occasional eBook..
Whether you’re selling theme or plugins, or the occasional eBook.
You is want your memberhsip site to be able to integrate with an eCommerce system..
You want your memberhsip site to be able to integrate with an eCommerce system.
Your members is will thank-you when they only require one login to your site, rather than one for your memberhsip content and a separate login for your eCommerce site.Can it handle upsells and downsells?Upsells and downsells is the ability to entice your customers onto other plans, be that higher or even lower plans.Is it well supported?If you have any issues with your membership plugin, it’s comforting to know that you can get support..
Your members will thank-you when they only require one login to your site, rather than one for your memberhsip content and a separate login for your eCommerce site.Can it handle upsells and downsells?Upsells and downsells is the ability to entice your customers onto other plans, be that higher or even lower plans.Is it well supported?If you have any issues with your membership plugin, it’s comforting to know that you can get support.
plugins is Paid are typically well supported but even with them, some have better support than others.Receiving PaymentsOne of the biggest pains I’ve always found with memberships sites in particular, is the payment process..
Paid plugins are typically well supported but even with them, some have better support than others.Receiving PaymentsOne of the biggest pains I’ve always found with memberships sites in particular, is the payment process.
many membership plugins is Not support Australian payment gateways..
Not many membership plugins support Australian payment gateways.
Stripe is Until came to Australia last year, PayPal was one of the few options available for a lot of membership plugins.Out of the previously mentioned plugins, only 1 out 10 supports all 4 major Australian Banks, and PayPal, Stripe, eWay and lots of others.Benefits of WooCommerceWooCommerce is currently the most popular eCommerce plugin..
Until Stripe came to Australia last year, PayPal was one of the few options available for a lot of membership plugins.Out of the previously mentioned plugins, only 1 out 10 supports all 4 major Australian Banks, and PayPal, Stripe, eWay and lots of others.Benefits of WooCommerceWooCommerce is currently the most popular eCommerce plugin.
(October 2015), is As of right now it powers 30% of all eCommerce sites on the internet..
As of right now (October 2015), it powers 30% of all eCommerce sites on the internet.
security is (source: http://trends.builtwith.com/shop)It’s been fully auditedLeading WordPress security firm Sucuri, has fully audited the WooCommerce codebase..
(source: http://trends.builtwith.com/shop)It’s been fully security auditedLeading WordPress security firm Sucuri, has fully audited the WooCommerce codebase.
they is In doing so, noted “The code in the WooCommerce plugin was noticeably built with security in mind..
In doing so, they noted “The code in the WooCommerce plugin was noticeably built with security in mind.
It is appears obvious to the review team that there was significant effort placed in building a clean and efficient plugin”.There’s an extensive range of add-ons available for itWooCommerce has an extensive list of add-ons available, both on the WooThemes website and the WordPress.org website..
It appears obvious to the review team that there was significant effort placed in building a clean and efficient plugin”.There’s an extensive range of add-ons available for itWooCommerce has an extensive list of add-ons available, both on the WooThemes website and the WordPress.org website.
you’re is Whether looking for a new payment gateway, help with shipping your products or something else entriely, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find an extension that helps.There’s 15+ different Australian Payment Gateway add-ons (plus heaps for other countries too)No longer do you need to simply use PayPal for your membership site..
Whether you’re looking for a new payment gateway, help with shipping your products or something else entriely, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find an extension that helps.There’s 15+ different Australian Payment Gateway add-ons (plus heaps for other countries too)No longer do you need to simply use PayPal for your membership site.
the flexibility of WooCommerce is With comes a great selection of payment gateways, no matter whether you’re in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, Asia or anywhere else.It includes an extensive range of reportsWooCommerce provides a number of different reports so you can easily keep an eye on how your sales and memberships are tracking.It has the ability to sell products easily (digital, physical, affiliated etc.)One of the great things about using WooCommerce for you membership site is that it automatically makes it super easy to sell products further down the track, should you want to.No need for separate membership & shop loginsSome membership plugins that don’t integrate with an eCommerce system might mean that you need separate logins, which is really annoying for an end-user..
With the flexibility of WooCommerce comes a great selection of payment gateways, no matter whether you’re in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, Asia or anywhere else.It includes an extensive range of reportsWooCommerce provides a number of different reports so you can easily keep an eye on how your sales and memberships are tracking.It has the ability to sell products easily (digital, physical, affiliated etc.)One of the great things about using WooCommerce for you membership site is that it automatically makes it super easy to sell products further down the track, should you want to.No need for separate membership & shop loginsSome membership plugins that don’t integrate with an eCommerce system might mean that you need separate logins, which is really annoying for an end-user.
WooCommerce is Using for your Membership and eCommerce site means your customers will only have one login..
Using WooCommerce for your Membership and eCommerce site means your customers will only have one login.
Your customers is will thank you!Easy to setup and useWhether you just use it as a standalone membership site or combine it with eCommerce, setup is really easy..
Your customers will thank you!Easy to setup and useWhether you just use it as a standalone membership site or combine it with eCommerce, setup is really easy.
It’s is also very easy to manage, from an Administrators perspective..
It’s also very easy to manage, from an Administrators perspective.
you’ll is What needIt’s time to get our hands dirty..
What you’ll needIt’s time to get our hands dirty.
We’re is gonna need a few plugins to put our Membership site together, and yes, some of those plugins are paid plugins..
We’re gonna need a few plugins to put our Membership site together, and yes, some of those plugins are paid plugins.
The plugins is we’ll need are;WooCommerce (obviously)This is a free plugin and you can download it from either the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or directly from the WooThemes website.WooCommerce MembershipsThis is a paid WooCommerce extension available from the WooThemes website..
The plugins we’ll need are;WooCommerce (obviously)This is a free plugin and you can download it from either the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or directly from the WooThemes website.WooCommerce MembershipsThis is a paid WooCommerce extension available from the WooThemes website.
WooCommerce Memberships is allows you to sell memberships via your WooCommerce store.WooCommerce SubscriptionsThis is another paid WooCommerce extension available from the WooThemes website..
WooCommerce Memberships allows you to sell memberships via your WooCommerce store.WooCommerce SubscriptionsThis is another paid WooCommerce extension available from the WooThemes website.
WooCommerce Subscriptions is allows you to create and manage products with recurring payments..
WooCommerce Subscriptions allows you to create and manage products with recurring payments.
It is integrates beautifiully with both WooCommmerce and WooCommerce Memberships..
It integrates beautifiully with both WooCommmerce and WooCommerce Memberships.
WooCommerce Memberships is Although will work without the Subscriptions extension, using it provides numerous benefits which I’ll outline below.Payment GatewayIf you simply want to use PayPal for taking payments, you wont need a payment gateway plugin as PayPal support is built in to WooCommerce..
Although WooCommerce Memberships will work without the Subscriptions extension, using it provides numerous benefits which I’ll outline below.Payment GatewayIf you simply want to use PayPal for taking payments, you wont need a payment gateway plugin as PayPal support is built in to WooCommerce.
I’m is Personally, a fan of Stripe, so for this exercise I’m going to be using the Stripe Payment Gateway which is another paid plugin available on the WooThemes website..
Personally, I’m a fan of Stripe, so for this exercise I’m going to be using the Stripe Payment Gateway which is another paid plugin available on the WooThemes website.
the benefits is As mentioned above though, one of of using WooComerce is that it provides you a huge choice when it comes payment gateways.Getting StartedThe first thing we need to do is install and activate our plugins.After activating WooCommerce you’re prompted to install the WooCommerce Pages..
As mentioned above though, one of the benefits of using WooComerce is that it provides you a huge choice when it comes payment gateways.Getting StartedThe first thing we need to do is install and activate our plugins.After activating WooCommerce you’re prompted to install the WooCommerce Pages.
default pages is These are that WooCommerce uses such as your Cart, Checkout and My Account pages..
These are default pages that WooCommerce uses such as your Cart, Checkout and My Account pages.
big ol’ Install WooCommerce Pages button and WooCommerce is Just click that big ol’ Install WooCommerce Pages button and WooCommerce will automatically create these pages for you.After installing a plugin from WooThemes, you’ll be prompted to install the WooThemes Helper plugin to activate your licenses and get plugin updates..
Just click that big ol’ Install WooCommerce Pages button and WooCommerce will automatically create these pages for you.After installing a plugin from WooThemes, you’ll be prompted to install the WooThemes Helper plugin to activate your licenses and get plugin updates.
Your site is will work perfectly well without this plugin, but it’s a good idea to install it and add your license keys that you received when you purchased WooCommerce Memberships , WooCommerce Subscriptions and your payment gateway extension..
Your site will work perfectly well without this plugin, but it’s a good idea to install it and add your license keys that you received when you purchased WooCommerce Memberships , WooCommerce Subscriptions and your payment gateway extension.
you is This will allow to update your plugins from within the WordPress Dashboard.WooCommerce SetupAfter installing all our plugins, we’re ready to start configuring everything..
This will allow you to update your plugins from within the WordPress Dashboard.WooCommerce SetupAfter installing all our plugins, we’re ready to start configuring everything.
The first thing is we’re going to do is setup WooCommerce..
The first thing we’re going to do is setup WooCommerce.
the options is Most of can be left as default, so setup is pretty easy..
Most of the options can be left as default, so setup is pretty easy.
All is the WooCommerce settings can be found under the WooCommerce > Settings menu option.First up, we want to configure our Base Location and Currency..
All the WooCommerce settings can be found under the WooCommerce > Settings menu option.First up, we want to configure our Base Location and Currency.
the General tab is These are found on the General tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Since we’re dealing with digital products we can turn off stock management by unticking the Enable stock management checkbox..
These are found on the General tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Since we’re dealing with digital products we can turn off stock management by unticking the Enable stock management checkbox.
You is can find this on the Inventory page under the Products tab in your WooCommerce Settings.We can also turn of Shipping Calculations since we’re dealing with digital products..
You can find this on the Inventory page under the Products tab in your WooCommerce Settings.We can also turn of Shipping Calculations since we’re dealing with digital products.
all is Simply untick the Enable Shipping checkbox..
Simply untick all the Enable Shipping checkbox.
You is can find this on the Shipping Options page under the Shipping tab in your WooCommerce Settings.We want people to create accounts as that’s how they’ll access their member content, so turn off Enable guest checkout..
You can find this on the Shipping Options page under the Shipping tab in your WooCommerce Settings.We want people to create accounts as that’s how they’ll access their member content, so turn off Enable guest checkout.
You is can find this on the Checkout Options page under the Checkout tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Since we’re creating a membership site, it’s also a good idea to have an SSL certificate so that your members can login securely..
You can find this on the Checkout Options page under the Checkout tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Since we’re creating a membership site, it’s also a good idea to have an SSL certificate so that your members can login securely.
You’ll is also need an SSL certificate if you’re accepting credit cards on your website..
You’ll also need an SSL certificate if you’re accepting credit cards on your website.
Force secure checkout is Turn on by ensuring the checkbox is ticked.Since I’m using the Stripe Payment gateway, I need to enable this option..
Turn on Force secure checkout by ensuring the checkbox is ticked.Since I’m using the Stripe Payment gateway, I need to enable this option.
the Enable Stripe checkbox is Tick the Enable Stripe checkbox on the Stripe page under the Checkout tab in your WooCommerce Settings..
Tick the Enable Stripe checkbox on the Stripe page under the Checkout tab in your WooCommerce Settings.
your Live & Test API Keys is Also add in so that your site can communicate with the gateway.Not all payment gateways support automatic recurring payments but you can still allow customers to pay their subscription manually by accepting manual renewals..
Also add in your Live & Test API Keys so that your site can communicate with the gateway.Not all payment gateways support automatic recurring payments but you can still allow customers to pay their subscription manually by accepting manual renewals.
Their subscription is is simply put on-hold until they login and pay to renew it..
Their subscription is simply put on-hold until they login and pay to renew it.
Australia, PayPal, is In Braintree, eWay, NAB Direct Post, PIN Payments and Stripe all support automatic payments via subscriptions..
In Australia, PayPal, Braintree, eWay, NAB Direct Post, PIN Payments and Stripe all support automatic payments via subscriptions.
you’re is If in another country, check out the complete list of all the other payment gateways that support automatic recurring payments.To accept manual renewals, tick the Accept Manual Renewals checkbox on the Subscriptions tab in your WooCommerce Settings.You can specify the way your content is restricted..
If you’re in another country, check out the complete list of all the other payment gateways that support automatic recurring payments.To accept manual renewals, tick the Accept Manual Renewals checkbox on the Subscriptions tab in your WooCommerce Settings.You can specify the way your content is restricted.
non-members, is For you can choose to hide your content completely, only show it on archive pages or redirect to a landing page..
For non-members, you can choose to hide your content completely, only show it on archive pages or redirect to a landing page.
you is If select the Hide content onlyoption, you have the option to show or hide an excerpt from the protected content.Select how you want to protect your content using the Content Restriction Mode dropdown on the General page under the Memberships tab in your WooCommerce Settings..
If you select the Hide content onlyoption, you have the option to show or hide an excerpt from the protected content.Select how you want to protect your content using the Content Restriction Mode dropdown on the General page under the Memberships tab in your WooCommerce Settings.
option is Depending which you select, more options may appear below this field.You can also hide restricted products from your shop catalogue using the Hide restricted productscheckbox on the Products page under the Memberships tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Content SetupWhenever you create a website, whether it’s for yourself or for a client, it always helps to have some sample content whilst building the site..
Depending which option you select, more options may appear below this field.You can also hide restricted products from your shop catalogue using the Hide restricted productscheckbox on the Products page under the Memberships tab in your WooCommerce Settings.Content SetupWhenever you create a website, whether it’s for yourself or for a client, it always helps to have some sample content whilst building the site.
eCommerce is This is especially true when working with or membership websites.For my test site, I’ve create some Blog posts that will be for members only..
This is especially true when working with eCommerce or membership websites.For my test site, I’ve create some Blog posts that will be for members only.
I’ve is assigned them Basic, Gold & Platinum Categories so that I can easily distinguish which membership plan they below to..
I’ve assigned them Basic, Gold & Platinum Categories so that I can easily distinguish which membership plan they below to.
Membership is isn’t just restricted to blog Posts though, you can also restrict pages, custom post types and WooCommerce products.Creating SubscriptionsWooCommerce Memberships can be used with or without WooCommerce Subscriptions..
Membership isn’t just restricted to blog Posts though, you can also restrict pages, custom post types and WooCommerce products.Creating SubscriptionsWooCommerce Memberships can be used with or without WooCommerce Subscriptions.
WooCommerce Subscriptions is enables you to sell recurring subscriptions (eg..
WooCommerce Subscriptions enables you to sell recurring subscriptions (eg.
Monthly, is Weekly, Yearly), provide free trials as well as the ability to delay some/all content until after a trial period (often called content dripping)..
Weekly, Monthly, Yearly), provide free trials as well as the ability to delay some/all content until after a trial period (often called content dripping).
Members is can also easily upgrade/downgrade memberships as well as pause memberships.Creating a subscription is just like creating a regular WooCommerce product..
Members can also easily upgrade/downgrade memberships as well as pause memberships.Creating a subscription is just like creating a regular WooCommerce product.
the Products > Add Product menu option, is After selecting the Products > Add Product menu option, you add your Product Title, Product Description, Short Description & Featured Image.In the Product Data panel, select Simple Subscription (or Variable Subscription) and make it a Virtualproduct..
After selecting the Products > Add Product menu option, you add your Product Title, Product Description, Short Description & Featured Image.In the Product Data panel, select Simple Subscription (or Variable Subscription) and make it a Virtualproduct.
You is can then set your Subscription Price per period..
You can then set your Subscription Price per period.
The Subscription Price is is quite flexible..
The Subscription Price is quite flexible.
You is can choose to set a price per Day/Month/Week/Year or even every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6thDay/Month/Week/Year..
You can choose to set a price per Day/Month/Week/Year or even every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6thDay/Month/Week/Year.
You is can also set how long your subscription should last (up to 90 days/52 weeks/24 months/5 years/All time)..
You can also set how long your subscription should last (up to 90 days/52 weeks/24 months/5 years/All time).
the ability is There’s also to charge an optional Sign-up Fee and whether your subscribers will receive a Free Trial period.Creating MembershipsCreating Membership Plans allows you to specify how your content is accessed..
There’s also the ability to charge an optional Sign-up Fee and whether your subscribers will receive a Free Trial period.Creating MembershipsCreating Membership Plans allows you to specify how your content is accessed.
a new Memership Plan is Create by clicking the Add Membership Plan button under the Membership Plans tab on the Membershipspage..
Create a new Memership Plan by clicking the Add Membership Plan button under the Membership Plans tab on the Membershipspage.
you is When create a new Membership Plan you need to select the product that members need to purchase to get access to your content..
When you create a new Membership Plan you need to select the product that members need to purchase to get access to your content.
the subscription is If is cancelled, put on hold or the payment doesn’t go through, the membership will become inactive..
If the subscription is cancelled, put on hold or the payment doesn’t go through, the membership will become inactive.
my Gold Membership Plan, is For my Gold Membership Plan, customers will need to purchase the Gold Membership product.For each Membership Plan you need to specify what content your members will get access to..
For my Gold Membership Plan, customers will need to purchase the Gold Membership product.For each Membership Plan you need to specify what content your members will get access to.
You is can restrict content based on Posts, Pages, Categories or Tags..
You can restrict content based on Posts, Pages, Categories or Tags.
You is can also specify whether members get access straight away or after a certain time (or trial)..
You can also specify whether members get access straight away or after a certain time (or trial).
I’m is Since creating a Gold membership in this example, I want to give them access to all the Gold Categories and the Basic Categories.You can also restrict access to certain products so they’re only available for plan members.You can provide plan members with discounts to certain products or product categories without having to set up coupons..
Since I’m creating a Gold membership in this example, I want to give them access to all the Gold Categories and the Basic Categories.You can also restrict access to certain products so they’re only available for plan members.You can provide plan members with discounts to certain products or product categories without having to set up coupons.
Discounts is can be a Percentage (%) or Dollar ($) amount.You can also restrict access to your content on each Page or Post by using the Memberships panel.Managing your SiteAfter setting up your Subscription products and Membership Plans, you’re now ready to start selling!.
Discounts can be a Percentage (%) or Dollar ($) amount.You can also restrict access to your content on each Page or Post by using the Memberships panel.Managing your SiteAfter setting up your Subscription products and Membership Plans, you’re now ready to start selling!
a customer is When purchases one of your Subcription products they’ll be assigned to the relevant Membership Plan which then enables them to see your protected content.You can view all your Subscriptions in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Subscriptions menu..
When a customer purchases one of your Subcription products they’ll be assigned to the relevant Membership Plan which then enables them to see your protected content.You can view all your Subscriptions in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Subscriptions menu.
your cursor over each row is Hovering gives you the ability to Suspend or Cancel each subscription.You can also view all your Members in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Memberships menu..
Hovering your cursor over each row gives you the ability to Suspend or Cancel each subscription.You can also view all your Members in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Memberships menu.
your cursor over each row is Hovering give you the ability to Edit, Pause, Cancel or Delete each member.If you need to, you can also edit a member’s membership plan..
Hovering your cursor over each row give you the ability to Edit, Pause, Cancel or Delete each member.If you need to, you can also edit a member’s membership plan.
you is If wish to Pause or Cancel a membership with a subscription, you should do this via the Subscriptions page, rather than the Memberships page.Just like any other WooCommerce product, you can view all your Orders in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Orders page.ConclusionWooCommerce Memberships is a great solution, whether you need to setup a standalone membership site or a combined Membership & eCommerce website..
If you wish to Pause or Cancel a membership with a subscription, you should do this via the Subscriptions page, rather than the Memberships page.Just like any other WooCommerce product, you can view all your Orders in your Dashboard on the WooCommerce > Orders page.ConclusionWooCommerce Memberships is a great solution, whether you need to setup a standalone membership site or a combined Membership & eCommerce website.
It’s is extremely easy to configure and with the power of WooCommerce, provides heaps of flexibility.I hope you’ve found this useful and if you’ve had any experience in setting up a memberhsip site yourself, I’d love to hear how you went about it..
It’s extremely easy to configure and with the power of WooCommerce, provides heaps of flexibility.I hope you’ve found this useful and if you’ve had any experience in setting up a memberhsip site yourself, I’d love to hear how you went about it.
you is Did use WooCommerce Memberships or did you go with one of the many other solutions out there?.
Did you use WooCommerce Memberships or did you go with one of the many other solutions out there?