Products & Plans in Version 13.5+

Introduction

eDirectory version 13.5.0 introduces a game-changing feature: "Products & Plans." This robust system empowers you to craft sophisticated membership sites, bundle diverse offerings into attractive subscription packages, and streamline your payment processes. By mastering "Products & Plans," you can create a dynamic and profitable platform that caters to a wide range of user needs. This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating this new feature, outlining its functionalities and demonstrating how to maximize its potential.

Getting Started: Accessing the "Products & Plans" Area

To begin configuring your offerings, follow these simple steps:

  1. Navigate to Settings: Log in to your eDirectory admin area and click on the "Settings" tab.
  2. Select Products & Plans: Within the Settings menu, locate and click on "Products & Plans."
  3. Explore the Three Main Sections: You'll be presented with three core sections: "Manage Products," "Plans," "Manage Promotional Codes" and "Additional Settings & Payment Gateways."

Delving into the "Products & Plans" Functionality

1. Manage Products: Defining Your Offerings

The "Manage Products" section allows you to define the individual offerings available on your site.

  • Understanding Products: A product represents a single ad type, such as a listing, classified, event, banner, or article.
  • Product Tabs: Each product type has its own dedicated tab for configuration.

  • Product Levels: Each product offers preset levels (e.g., Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze), which you can rename and expand up to 10 levels.
  • Product Features: You can meticulously define the features included in each level, such as detail pages, number of deals, contact information, and imagery. Remember to save your changes.

2. Plans: Crafting Subscription Packages

The "Plans" section enables you to create comprehensive subscription packages for your users.

  • Plan Creation: Click the "Create plan" button to initiate the plan creation process.

  • Plan Details: Provide a plan name and define the pricing model, including free trial periods (Stripe only), price, and payment cycles.
  • Payment Cycles: Choose from weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual, or one-time payment options.

  • Included Products: Add products to your plan by selecting them and clicking the "+" sign.

  • Product Limits: Define the quantity of each product type users can add or set it to "unlimited."

  • Listing Templates: When adding listings, select the applicable listing template.
  • Members-Only Content: Enable this option to restrict content access to plan subscribers.

3. Manage Promotional Codes: Incentivizing Purchases

This section is where you can create and manage promotional codes. This is a very useful tool to increase sales.

  • Promotional Code Creation: Create unique codes that users can apply during checkout.

  • Code: Type your customized code name.
  • Type: Set the percentage or the fixed value to be offered.
  • Set Duration and Redeem Date: Choose the duration of the promotion and set a Redeem Date. Opt for "Once" for single-use or "Forever" for unlimited use until expiration.

  • This feature will help drive sales, and attract new users.

4. Additional Settings & Payment Gateways: Streamlining Transactions

This section allows you to configure essential billing settings and payment gateway integrations.

  • Supported Gateways: eDirectory supports Stripe, PayPal Standard, Authorize.net, and Mercado Pago (Latin America).

  • Billing Structure: Configure tax settings, currency, and autobill options.

Displaying Plans on Your Website

To make your plans visible to users:

  1. Navigate to the "Design" tab and select "Page Editor."
  2. Edit the "Advertise with us" page.

  1. Add or edit the "Pricing & Plans Cards" widget.

  1. Add your created plans to the widget.
  2. Save changes to the widget and the page.

  1. Users can now view plans on the "List with us" page.

Conclusion

The "Products & Plans" feature in eDirectory version 13.5.0 represents a significant leap forward in platform functionality. By leveraging these tools, you can create a highly customized and profitable online directory. From defining individual product offerings to crafting compelling subscription packages, including promotional codes, and streamlining payment processes, "Products & Plans" empowers you to build a thriving online community. By following the steps outlined, you can create a site that has a powerful revenue stream. Remember to reach out to the support team with any questions.

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