Managing membership payments efficiently is a crucial aspect of running a successful membership site. With MemberiumPay, you can automate your payment processes seamlessly within your WordPress site while integrating with ActiveCampaign. In this guide, we’ll walk through the setup process, explore the available features, and compare MemberiumPay to alternative payment solutions like Spiffy and ThriveCart.
Setting Up MemberiumPay
Before integrating MemberiumPay, it’s essential to ensure that your membership site runs smoothly. One critical step is turning off site lock when performing page speed tests to ensure your website remains optimized even after installing new plugins.
Activating MemberiumPay
To enable MemberiumPay, navigate to the Memberium settings within your WordPress dashboard and activate the MemberiumPay extension. Once enabled, a new section will appear in your dashboard, giving you access to various settings, reports, products, order forms, and orders.
Exploring MemberiumPay Features
MemberiumPay provides several key features to help you manage membership payments effectively:
1. Reports
The reports section displays transaction data, subscription details, and other key insights. If you’re setting up MemberiumPay for the first time, this section will be empty until transactions begin.
2. Settings
Here, you can configure your payment gateway preferences, including:
- Credit card payments
- PayPal integration
- Stripe integration
To integrate PayPal, you’ll need to enter your Client ID, Client Secret, and Webhook details. Memberium provides a step-by-step tutorial for setting this up.
3. Products
Under the Products tab, you can create new offerings, such as:
- One-time payments
- Subscription plans with different billing intervals (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Trial periods
- Multiple pricing plans (e.g., monthly, annual, or lifetime access)
4. Order Forms
Order forms allow you to set up customized checkout pages for your membership products. These forms can be embedded on any page using shortcodes. MemberiumPay also provides admin notifications and a thank-you page setup.
5. Orders & Subscription Management
The Orders section provides an overview of all completed transactions, subscription statuses, and cancellation requests.
Comparing MemberiumPay to Other Payment Solutions
While MemberiumPay is a powerful tool, you may want to explore alternative solutions depending on your needs.
1. Spiffy + ActiveCampaign
Spiffy integrates with ActiveCampaign and offers features like order bumps and upsells. However, customer account management is handled externally via Spiffy’s customer portal.
2. ThriveCart
ThriveCart is another popular checkout tool offering extensive customization and upsell features. Like Spiffy, ThriveCart requires customers to log in separately to manage their subscriptions.
Why Choose MemberiumPay?
One of the biggest advantages of MemberiumPay is that members can manage their billing details, cancel subscriptions, or even upgrade plans within your website—eliminating the need to log into an external portal. This makes the payment process more seamless and user-friendly.
Conclusion
MemberiumPay is an excellent option for automating membership payments directly within WordPress. However, if you need advanced checkout features like order bumps and upsells, Spiffy or ThriveCart may be worth considering. By integrating MemberiumPay with ActiveCampaign, you can efficiently manage your members’ transactions without requiring them to leave your site.
Do you have questions about setting up MemberiumPay? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll be happy to help!
