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Three New Features (and Lots of Control)

May 19, 2022

Our 3 newest add-ons tackle many of the issues that you have been struggling with.

When we receive feedback from our users, such as request for feature suggestions and feedback they never fall on deaf ears. We take note, since we know the extreme value of what you have to tell us. This is the tool We want to make every effort to make sure it does what you need it to do!

The dev team has been busy in recent months implementing additional features to the existing features. These add-ons are designed specifically to enhance your experience, make it more convenient and give you more paywalling power and control.

You talked. We heard. Here's a rundown of the latest changes...

#1 - Get fine-grained control using The Membership Registration Restrictions Option

With the brand new Members Registration Restrictions Add-on it gives you complete control of who is able to register for your membership.

The add-on can be used to restrict membership signups based on...

  •   IP address  
  •   Email domain  
  •   E-mail address  
  •   Age  

If you choose to restrict signups by IP address, email domain, or email address, you can set whether the restriction is based on a blocklist or the permitlist.

You can also define a maximum registration limit for every membership. That way, only a specific number of people are allowed to join.

If you wish it, you may also create a customized error message for each restriction. This message is shown to anyone who attempts to sign up.

Add-On Membership Restrictions to Registration Cases

There are a thousand ways to use this new add-on. But some of the more popular are...

  • Training for employees
  • Premium VIP content
  • Communities with age-restricted rules
  • You can only allow .edu email addresses for student discounts

#2 - Reduce churn with the Add-on for Cancel Override

Perhaps you already know that it is possible to add a cancel link to your memberships by selecting the "Allow users to cancel their own subscriptions" option on the settings > account tab.

Doing so gives users the ability to end their subscriptions that are recurring.

What's the latest additionto the cancellation process is that it now has the "Cancel Override" functionality. By enabling this feature, any member who clicks the cancel button in the Account > Subscriptions section will be automatically directed to a customized website.

The Cancel-Override add-on use cases

With the Cancel Override Add-on it's not necessary for the conversation to finish with "cancel my account". You can use the site to explore items like discount codes, downgrades and even free trials..

Additionally, you can utilize the page to gather cancellation information. As an example, you could conduct a survey with a forms plugin to better understand why users are cancelling. Then take that info and work to create improvement.

#3 - Account Nav Tabs Add-On

The new Account Nav Tabs Add-on allows you to add custom navigation tabs to the member's accounts page.

You can add new content (for example, a article or page) or let your link go to an outside URL. You also have the option to display the navigation hyperlink on the same place or open it on a different page.

Account Nav Tabs Add-On Use Cases

The scenarios of use are infinitewith the account Nav Tabs Add-on.

There's no reason not to include a tab for anything which could be beneficial to your users. That'll vary depending on the nature of the membership site.

Here are a few suggestions...

  • Offer premium content with restricted access. For example, set up a VIP community tab which is visible to all. But only allow users subscribed to the Premium level access to the content. Configure it so all users on the other side are met with the payment option and the ability to upgrade.
  • URL for WordPress plugins. If a plugin offers a shortcode that can be added into a tab. This will give users super-easy access.
  • Forms that are currently in use. Similar to plugins, every forms that have a shortcode could be added to tabs.
  • House your downloads. It should be easy for clients to get access to downloads such as template files, eBooks, images, etc.
  • Build a video library. Keep your video collection in one easy to access area.
  • Provide Outside resources. Allow your users to gain access to outside resources like websites and other platforms.
  • Include a page for support. Create a traditional support page where members can make support ticket submissions and be added to the information of the base.

Wrap It Up

Whether you run an online website for courses or a magazine, community, or something in-between These three small tools add a lot of firepower for your arsenal of business building.

  1. Membership Registration Restrictions
  2. Account Navigation Tabs
  3. Subscription Cancellation Override

Go through them. And in the comments, let us know which ones you've put to good use.

The three add-ons we've added represent only the top of the Iceberg. We're always striving to make better. If you don't ensure that you subscribe to our blog by clicking the button on your current subscription. That way you're one of the first people to learn whenever we release something new!