If you are already running a premium Membership site, there are several reasons why you would want to create a separate website for free members. In this article, you will learn how to set up a membership site exclusively for free members. This guide applies to new member signups or members without a current subscription plan.
Version 2.3+ of Paid Memberships Pro has a setting to block WordPress dashboard access for the “Subscriber” role. If you are using the Roles for Membership Levels Add On or other custom code to adjust member roles, you can use the pmpro_block_dashboard filter to block the dashboard for additional roles.
Version 2.3+ of Paid Memberships Pro has a setting to hide the WordPress Toolbar (also known as the WordPress Admin Bar) for the “Subscriber” role. If you are using the Roles for Membership Levels Add On or other custom code to adjust member roles, you can use the pmpro_hide_toolbar filter to hide the toolbar for additional roles.
This post covers a few methods to add a “Log In” and “Log Out” link to all the places where a user would expect to see them on your website. Use one of the options below to add a conditional “Log In” link to a Menu in the WordPress Appearance > Menus admin page.
Allow site visitors to connect through a basic contact form on a member’s profile listing. When someone views a directory profile, they will see a form that automatically sends to the individual profile user’s email address. This can be a major feature for some listing sites, that want to enhance networking, referrals, or lead generation…
Make an impact on your newly signed up members by sending them to a unique page the first time they log in to your membership site. This is a perfect opportunity to make an impact on your newly signed up members by sending them to a friendly “Welcome” page.
