Paid Memberships Pro Addon Packages GPL v0.8

Paid Memberships Pro Addon Packages GPL Overview

The Addon Packages for Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro) allows you to sell access to individual pages, posts, or specific content (“things”) for a one-time fee. This feature enables you to offer additional content or resources to users without requiring a full membership, providing a flexible way to monetize specific content on your site.

Key Features

1. Sell Access to Individual Content:
   • You can designate specific pages, posts, or content as “addon packages” and sell access to them separately for a one-time charge. This allows you to monetize content on a per-item basis, outside of your regular membership levels.
2. Control Access by Membership Level:
   • Admins can set which membership levels are allowed to purchase access to the addon package. This provides flexibility in deciding who can access the content based on their membership level.
3. Excerpt Preview for Restricted Content:
   • For users who do not have access to the addon package, only an excerpt of the content is shown, with a link to purchase access. Once purchased, the full content is revealed to the user.
4. Expiration Term for Access:
   • You can define an expiration term for access to addon packages using the global PMPROAP_EXP_DAYS setting. This allows you to control how long users can access the purchased content.
5. One-Time Purchase:
   • Addon packages are designed for one-time purchases only, meaning there are no recurring payments for access to individual pieces of content. Users pay once to access the specific content, and the purchase does not renew automatically.
6. No Tax or Discount Codes:
   • Currently, addon packages do not support applying tax or discount codes. This simplifies the purchase process but may limit some advanced pricing options.

How It Works

1. Admin Configuration:
   • The admin sets a price for access to a specific page, post, or content. The admin also selects which membership levels are eligible to purchase the addon package.
2. Content Access:
   • For users without access, the content will only show an excerpt, with a link prompting them to purchase the addon package. Once purchased, the user can access the full content.
3. Expiration and Access Levels:
   • You can set an expiration date for access to the addon package, after which users will no longer be able to access the content. You can also define access levels that can view all addon packages.
4. One-Time Charge:
   • Users make a one-time payment to access the content, and once the transaction is complete, they are granted access to the full post or page.

Ideal Use Cases

• Sell Exclusive Content: If you have specific posts, guides, or resources that you want to sell individually, addon packages allow you to monetize those items without requiring users to purchase a full membership.
• A La Carte Offerings: This feature is perfect for offering content on a pay-per-item basis, such as premium blog posts, reports, or downloadable resources.
• Limited-Time Access: You can use expiration dates to create time-limited offers for exclusive content, encouraging urgency among users.

Why Use This Addon?

• Monetize Individual Content: It’s an excellent way to offer valuable content on a one-time purchase basis, without the need for users to commit to a full membership.
• Flexible Access Control: You can control which membership levels are allowed to purchase access to specific content, allowing for tiered content offerings.
• Easy User Experience: Users can easily preview restricted content and purchase access to it without needing to go through a complicated process.

Summary

The Paid Memberships Pro Addon Packages addon is a powerful tool for monetizing individual content on your WordPress site. Whether you want to sell exclusive posts, pages, or downloadable items, this addon allows you to charge a one-time fee for access. With the ability to control access by membership level, set expiration terms, and provide users with a preview of restricted content, this addon is ideal for offering a la carte content and monetizing specific resources on your site.