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How to Create a Website with Membership and User Login

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: July 9th, 2024

Searching for a way to create a website with membership and user login? Membership sites are very popular because they let you build your own community. Instead of relying on social media for your audience, you can create your own group of members on your own platform (and maybe even charge for membership if you […]

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Creative Membership Level Names: How to Name Your Subscription Tiers

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023

Struggling to come up with creative membership level names for your membership community? Or should you even be using creative membership tier names in the first place? Is it better to just keep things simple and straightforward? When you're building a membership website, coming up with your plan names can be a tricky subject. Don't […]

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WordPress User Avatar - Custom Profile Picture Tutorial

WordPress User Avatar Tutorial: Let Users Upload Custom Profile Pictures

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: August 4th, 2021

Searching for a way to let users on your site upload a custom WordPress user avatar or profile picture? By default, WordPress relies on the Gravatar service for user profile pictures, which means that your site will show the avatar associated with each user's email in Gravatar. However, this isn't ideal because not all users […]

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Wordpress Email Confirmation

WordPress Email Confirmation for New Users

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: October 4th, 2023

Want to set up WordPress email confirmation for new users on your site? If you allow public registration on your site, requiring email confirmation is a great way to cut down on spam and make sure your members are entering valid email addresses. With the free Profile Builder plugin, you can easily create a custom […]

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Best WooCommerce Memberships Plugins

5 Best WooCommerce Membership Plugins 2024 (Hands-On Comparison)

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: January 22nd, 2024

Searching for the best WooCommerce membership plugins to create a members-only store or otherwise control members-only behavior on your store? With the right WooCommerce membership plugin, you can: Restrict who can view and/or purchase products at your store. For example, you could let anyone view products but only allow members to actually purchase them. Offer […]

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WordPress PayPal Donation Plugin

WordPress PayPal Donation Plugin: How to Create a Donation Form

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: July 26th, 2022

Looking for a WordPress PayPal donation plugin so that you can accept one-time or recurring donations on your site? In this post, we'll show you how to create a WordPress donation form that connects to PayPal (or other payment gateways, too, if you so desire). You'll be able to accept preset donation amounts or let […]

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WooCommerce Register Page Customize with Custom Fields

How to Customize the WooCommerce Register Page (Add Custom Fields)

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: July 13th, 2023

Looking to create a custom WooCommerce register page for your store? Whether you want to create a dedicated registration page or add custom fields to the checkout register form (or both), we're going to show you an easy, code-free way to customize all parts of the WooCommerce registration process. By following this tutorial, you'll learn […]

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WooCommerce Membership Site

How to Setup a WooCommerce Membership Site (Free Plugin)

Author: Brenda Stokes
Last Updated: July 15th, 2022

One of the best things about WordPress is that you can create any type of website. From personal blogs to online stores and WooCommerce membership sites, WordPress can handle it without a problem. This is possible thanks to numerous WordPress plugins that allow you to add different functionality and features to your site. What’s even better […]

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WordPress Member Directory Setup

How to Setup a WordPress Member Directory (and Customize It)

Author: Brenda Stokes
Last Updated: November 8th, 2022

If you have a membership site of any kind, you probably have a number of engaged users that are slowly emerging as community leaders. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could highlight those members on your website? Or if you're looking to create a community of professionals and let your website visitors get in touch […]

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WordPress PayPal Plugin with Form

How to Set Up a WordPress PayPal Plugin With Form (One-Time or Recurring Payments)

Author: Colin Newcomer
Last Updated: May 25th, 2021

Searching for a WordPress PayPal plugin that lets you accept one-time or recurring payments with your own custom payment form? It's pretty easy to find a plugin that lets you add a simple PayPal button to your site. But what if you want to actually create a payment form that integrates with PayPal, and maybe […]

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