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I don’t want to offer a Free Blog or Trial option. I want the user to select a Pro / Premium package on sign up.

Is this possible?

Many thanks.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:06:40
  • aecnu
    • WP Unicorn

    Greetings simonben,

    Thank you for this great question and a significant item to bring up.

    The suggestion successfulgeek is giving is spot on and yes it allows them to create a blog – one they cannot access until the pay to play.

    I have been through this many times and the answer is the same – the member must create a blog/site first so that the system knows which blog/site to actually upgrade, it is the same in any event with or without Pay to Blog activated, yes even free blogs/sites.

    However, it may indeed be possible for members to be redirected to a screen that shows the upgrades instead of one simply saying they must pay.

    Could you please give me a URL to test this out if indeed this is something/an idea you would like to pursue?

    Please advise.

    Cheers, Joe

  • simonben
    • Flash Drive

    Thanks Joe,

    What I want to be able to do (If possible) is showcase my own (and others) themes that can be purchased for customisation on a ‘buy now’ button that links to the sign up page with that theme auto-selected.

    The ‘Blog Templates’ plugin almost does it and I’m sure could be adapted to do the job. What do you think?…

    http://oxinternet.co.uk/wp-signup.php

    Don’t pay too much attention to prices or the details on the site, it’s very much a work in progress!

    Any help or input you can offer will be most appreciated.

  • aecnu
    • WP Unicorn

    Greetings simonben,

    Thank you for this great question and a significant item to bring up.

    What I want to be able to do (If possible) is showcase my own (and others) themes that can be purchased for customisation on a ‘buy now’ button that links to the sign up page with that theme auto-selected.

    I love the idea and anything is indeed possible when one is a competent coder with a vision and the will to get the job done – and I am not a coder.

    The ‘Blog Templates’ plugin almost does it and I’m sure could be adapted to do the job. What do you think?

    I totally agree that it is possible but revert back to my coder statement above.

    I did visit the page you suggested and I do like it clean look – great job on that.

    This is clearly in the realm of custom coding which is beyond the scope of the support we provide here.

    Alternatively, you could see if there’s a developer available at wpmu jobs who could get onto it right this minute

    Or you could always approach someone like Tweaky

    Sorry that I am not a coder myself or I would certainly bid the job.

    Cheers, Joe