WordPress v2.8 & wp-Member v2.3

We have released a new version of wp-Member to encorporate the changes that were made within wordpress 2.8. wp-Member v2.3 also includes a number of bug fixes and general maintenence.

We have stepped up the development of wp-member and already have v2.4 and v2.5 currently being developed and tested.

We are also in the progress of migrating all current customers to a new licensing system. Our new system will encorporate all areas of ordering, support and licensings giving you one location for all your needs.

WordPress Hidden Error Message

While testing wp-member (our WordPress Membership Plugin) we have came accross some quirky error messages. One of these is produced when comparing post revisions.

Here’s how you produce the error (please note, you do this at your own risk. When we have reproduced this error, it has not affected our blogs).

Step 1: Find a post with autosaves. At the bottom of the post while editing it, you will see “Revisions” click on one of the revisions.

Step 2: Click both bullet points on one line and click compare. In effect you are attempting to compare the same revision with its self.

Once you have clicked on compare, it will load a series of screens.

You can view a video of this here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ-cQ8GYD-c

It would seem that this message has been present since at least v2.6.
Have you found any more? Is this message used in more than one place?
Leave a comment :D

wp-Member Review

wordpress-membership-plugin-reviewWe are pleased to be able to present an external review of wp-Member for our users.

You can read the full review here.

Anyone else wishing to write a review should contact us by clicking here.

Church Membership Software Programs

church membership software programsIf you are a church, a fellowship, religious organization or reading group, you may find that you want only certain users to be able to view parts of your site. wp-Member allows you to select which user groups on your site can view each post, page or category.

As an example, you could create a category that only registered and authorized members can view. In here you could post your church notices, meeting minutes, news, readings etc.

You can create unlimited protected posts, pages, categories and access levels. When a user signs up, you can then choose to upgrade the member to have access to your protected posts, pages and categories. This stops unwanted users from getting information you do not want to be available outside your organization.

If you have a large membership, you could create as many access levels as you want. For example, you could have one access level for the younger members. In here you could have jokes, games or any other fun activities you want. You could then have a second access level for older members who will be able to access the church notices, this weeks bible readings, news or anything else you wanted your older members to view.

Sending out a newsletter is very easy and can be done with a single click. You can send the newsletter to all access levels, or pick individual access levels.

We already have a handful of churches using wp-Member.

If you are a church or non profit organization we will give you full hands on support for free. This means that not only will we help you setup wp-member, but if you want, we will do it all for you for free. If you need hosting we can also offer seriously discounted, or free hosting via 5StarServers.com.

If you have any questions, please use the customer service link in the sidebar to the left.

WordPress 2.7.0 Released

WordPress have released version 2.7.0.

For the past month we have been testing wp-Member with the beta releases of wordpress 2.7. Our tests showed that wp-Member is fully compatible with wordpress 2.7. We will continue to test wp-Member with future beta releases to ensure future compatibility.

WordPress 2.7 changes the layout of your wordpress admin theme, so you may want to spend a bit of time getting used to it. The menu is similar to older versions, but is on the left hand side of the screen and has a new graphic styling.

If you encounter any problems or have any questions, you can usually find an answer in our support section. If you can not find the answer you want, you can contact our support team for assistance.