WordPress 4.0 appears to have altered the way the main navigation menu is retrieved. Previously, themes would use: wp_nav_menu(); where they needed the main menu to appear. With WordPress 4.0, this behavior has been altered. Instead you will need to use: wp_nav_menu(array(‘theme_location’=>’primary’)); Without indicating that you need to use the “Primary” menu, wp_nav_menu() will fall . . . read more
Let’s face it, when your members receive automated renewal emails they know it’s automated. But with these 5 tips you can make your automated renewal emails a success. Focus on the Member Most automated renewal emails I receive toot the horn or the organization, not the member. Make sure your email illustrates the benefits from . . . read more
Membership Add-ons provide a way for members to purchase something in addition to their membership that bills on a recurring basis. Some great ways to use membership add-ons are to sell calendar ads, website ads, discount cards or listing in a category in your directory. To begin, go to Labels & Memberships > Membership Add-ons. Then . . . read more
By default all event tickets paid for on your website are processed through your main payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal Pro or Authorize.net). Your main payment gateway is setup under Organization Settings > Integration > Payments. If you have an event that you would like the ticket payments to be processed by a different payment gateway, . . . read more
There are several options for admins to receive email notifications of what is happening with your memberships and events. Daily Membership Report The membership report will be emailed once a day if any of the following actions occur: New members join Memberships are upgraded or downgraded by a member or admin Members become past due . . . read more
The information on this page may be out-of-date, please refer to our Help section for current information. MembershipWorks integrates with Authorize.net for event and membership payments, tracking payments in the membership system and allowing transactions to happen right on your website so visitors never leave your web page, improving conversion rates. From your MembershipWorks menu, . . . read more
The difference between a successful and failed membership website launch is preparation and testing. Taking these 5 steps will ensure your members’ first impressions are great. Walk Through Your Membership Website as a Member Members may call you with questions about the new website and membership system, so do a walk through and see what . . . read more
The following instructions are for Microsoft Word 2013. The steps are similar but may be slightly different in older versions of Microsoft Word. To begin, first export the names from your MembershipWorks folder or event dashboard. Then follow these steps to merge the exported spreadsheet to a Microsoft Word document for printing. Step 1: Open . . . read more
Tailor your welcome emails with the information your new members need. Emails can be customized by membership level and are sent automatically when a new member signs up on your website. To create your custom welcome email go to MemberFindMe > Labels & Membership. Then click on the membership level. In the Label tab you . . . read more
The member deals section of websites is often underutilized. A few simple steps can turn your member deals page from a ghost town to a valuable member benefit. Make Member Deals Easy Your members only have so much time to dedicate towards advertising their businesses. There are many places online vying for their attention like . . . read more
