Paid Memberships Pro – Gift Levels Add On

Elevating Gifting with Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On

Gift memberships have become a creative way to show appreciation or leave a lasting impression on your loved ones. The Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On streamlines gifting by allowing users to purchase memberships as distinct and redeemable gift codes. This innovative tool not only makes gifting straightforward but also enriches the overall experience for both the giver and recipient.

How the Gift Membership Works

The Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On is designed to facilitate a seamless gifting process that benefits all parties. Here’s a breakdown of how it operates:

• Purchasing a Gift Membership: When a customer opts to buy a gift membership, they can choose a specific membership level defined as a “Gift Level.” After payment is completed, a unique gift code is generated, enabling the recipient to activate their new membership easily.

• Redeeming Gift Codes: The recipient simply enters the gift code during checkout to enjoy the benefits of the gifted membership. Once redeemed, the membership is activated, providing a hassle-free transition into the membership experience.

• Code Management for Gift Givers: The giver has the capability to oversee the status of gift codes through their account page. This feature ensures that they are always informed about which codes are still outstanding and which have been redeemed.

It’s important to note that the gift purchasers do not receive a membership level themselves. Their role is solely to provide this valuable experience to someone else, enhancing the gesture of gifting.

Installation and Settings

To leverage the Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On, you must begin with the Paid Memberships Pro plugin installed on your WordPress site.

Steps for Installation:

1. Navigate to Memberships > Add Ons in your WordPress admin.
2. Locate and Click Install Now on the Add On.
3. For manual installation, download the .zip file and upload it via the Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin screen in the WordPress admin.
4. Finally, activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.

Configuring Gift Membership Settings:

This Add On features two significant areas for settings:

Membership Level Settings

To establish gift memberships, adjust settings as follows:
– Create a Gift Level: Access Memberships > Settings > Levels and craft a new level for gifting purposes.

• Gift Options: Within the Gift Level settings, consider the following:
• Gift Level: Enable this option to indicate the level can be gifted.
• Level to Gift: Select which membership level the recipient will gain access to.
• Allow Gift Emails: Option to permit customers to send gift emails directly to the recipient.
• Gift Expiration Period: Define how long the membership lasts after redemption, offering flexibility for gift duration.

For instance, suppose you want to market your Premium membership as a gift. Simply set up a “Gift of Premium” level for recipients, allowing a six-month premium access. The price you set should be a one-time payment covering this six-month term.

Email Template Settings

The Add On creates three email templates for customization:
– Gift Recipient: Email sent to the recipient if the giver provides their email at checkout.
– Gift Purchased: Confirmation email for the giver.
– Gift Purchased (Admin): Notification email for administrators upon gift purchase.

You can customize these templates in the Memberships > Settings > Email Templates section. Using template variables like !!pmprogl_giver_display_name!! (for the giver’s name), !!pmprogl_gift_message!! (the personalized message), and !!pmprogl_gift_code!! (the unique code), you generate personalized emails for every gifting occasion.

Advanced Customization Options

If you’re looking to go beyond the provided features, you can delve into advanced customization, crafting relationships between “gift givers” and “gift recipients” through custom PHP code. Developers have the leeway to embed additional setup code using a plugin or through the Code Snippets plugin.

Example PHP Setup Options:

Here’s a sample array structure you might use:
php
$pmprogl_gift_levels = array(
// Define gift level settings here
);
$pmprogl_require_gift_code = array(2, 4); // Levels that need a gift code at checkout

Complete Setup Example

An example of a comprehensive setup might include defining specifics like initial payment amounts and billing cycles for a gift membership. Here’s how you might configure it:
php
$pmprogl_gift_levels = array(
'level_id' => 1, // replace with your actual level ID
'initial_payment' => 79.99, // the set payment for the gift
'billing_amount' => 0,
'cycle_number' => 6,
'cycle_period' => 'Month',
'billing_limit' => 0,
'trial_amount' => 0,
'trial_limit' => 0,
'expiration_number' => 6,
'expiration_period' => 'Month',
);
This configuration would allow for a six-month gifted membership with clear terms for billing and expiration.

Action Hooks and Custom Functions

The Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On provides several action hooks to help you customize functionality:
– apply_filters(‘pmprogl_gift_code_settings’, array $gift_code_settings); – Tailor the checkout settings related to gift code purchases.
– do_action(‘pmprogl_gift_code_purchased’, $code_id, $user_id, $morder->id); – Trigger special actions or notifications whenever a gift code purchase is made.

Limitations to Consider

It’s essential to be aware of a few limitations related to the Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On:
– Single Checkout Requirement: Users need to complete separate checkouts for each gift code purchase as bulk purchases are unsupported.
– Proration Issues: Avoid placing your gift levels in the same group as your primary membership levels to prevent complications related to prorated memberships.
– Exclusion from Membership Benefits for Givers: Those purchasing gifts won’t receive gifts themselves, maintaining clarity in the gifting process and protecting existing memberships for gift purchasers.

Conclusion

The Paid Memberships Pro Gift Levels Add On offers a fantastic solution for anyone looking to gift memberships in a thoughtful and personalized way. By enabling customizations, email communications, and easy management of gift codes, it elevates gifting into a seamless and enjoyable experience. This innovative tool not only allows you to share your memberships with others but fosters an engaging community while allowing for meaningful connections through the act of giving. Whether for friends, family, or coworkers, this Add On turns the gift of experience into a treasured memory with just a few clicks.