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3 New Features (and Lots More Control)

May 19, 2022

Our 3 newest add-ons tackle the most pressing issues you face

When we receive feedback from our users, such as feature requests and feedback, it never falls on deaf ears. We listen, because we know the extreme value of the information you tell us. is the device, and we want to make every effort to make sure it does the job you require it to do!

That said, the dev team has been busy in recent months implementing additional features to the existing features. These add-ons are designed specifically to make your experience more user-friendly and offer more paywalling power and control.

You talked. We listened. This is a list of the most recent changes...

#1 - Control your membership using the Members Registration Restrictions add-on

The new Membership Registration Restrictions Add-on it gives you complete control of who is able to join your membership.

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

  •   IP address  
  •   Email domain  
  •   Email address  
  •   Age  

If you choose to restrict the sign-ups of IP addresses an email domain or email address, you can choose whether your restriction is built on a blocklist or the allowslist.

You can also set a maximum active number of registrations for each membership. That way you can limit the amount of users are permitted to register.

If you wish, you can also set an custom error message for every restriction. This message is displayed to any restricted user that attempts to sign up.

Membership Registration Restrictions Add-On Use Cases

There are a thousand possibilities to make use of this latest extension. However, some of the more frequent uses options include...

  • Training of employees
  • Premium VIP content
  • Age-restricted communities
  • Allow only .edu email addresses for student discounts

#2 - Lower churn using the cancel override add-on

Perhaps you already know that you can include a cancellation hyperlink to your memberships making sure you select the "Allow users to cancel their own subscriptions" option in the Settings > Account tab.

Users can then exercise the ability to end the recurring subscriptions they have purchased.

What's the latest additionto the cancellation process includes that it now has the "Cancel Override" functionality. This add-on allows every user who clicks the cancel link in the Account > Subscriptions section is automatically redirected to a custom web page.

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 landing page to through items like discount codes, downgrades and even free trials..

It is also possible to make use of the site to collect cancellation data. You could, for instance, conduct a survey with a forms plugin to better understand the reasons people are cancelling. You can then take the information you have gathered and set to work on improvements.

#3 - Account Nav Tabs Add-On

The new Account Navi Tabs Add-on lets you create custom navigation tabs for members on their Account page.

You can add new material (for example, a article or page) or let your link go to an outside URL. It is also possible to display the navigation hyperlink on the same place or in a separate page.

Account Nav Tabs Add-On Use Cases

The possible uses are limitlesswith the account Nav Tabs Add-on.

You can pretty much add a tab for anything which could be beneficial to users. This will vary based 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 to access it. Make sure that other users are met with the paywall and option to upgrade.
  • Link for WordPress plugins. If a plugin provides a shortcode you can add it to a tab. This gives users super-easy access.
  • Present forms. As with plugins, any forms that have a shortcode could be added to a tab.
  • House your downloads. Let your 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 or other platforms.
  • Include a page for support. Create a traditional support page for members to make support ticket submissions and be added into the information database.

Wrap Up

If you manage an online course website or a magazine, community, or something in-between These three small features add some big firepower to your business-building arsenal.

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

Take a look. Also, in the comments we'd love to hear what you've put them to use.

The three add-ons we've added are only the beginning of the Iceberg. We're continually working on making the best possible. If you haven't already make sure you sign up to our blog by clicking the button on your right. This way, you'll be among the first to be informed whenever we release something new!