Today, I’m excited to share a super useful tip about using WP Fusion to redirect your members when they don’t have access to specific content—like a BuddyBoss group or a LearnDash course. If you’re managing a WordPress membership site, this trick will make things seamless for both you and your members.
Step 1: Setting Up WP Fusion Tags for Your Courses
Alright, let’s dive in. First, you’ll need to edit the course you want to protect. On the right-hand side of the course settings, you’ll see the WP Fusion section. Here, you can assign a tag that determines who has access.
Now, this is the cool part: you can paste a URL or select an existing page from your WordPress site as the redirect page for users who don’t have the required tag. For example, if someone doesn’t have access, you can send them straight to an upgrade page where they can learn about upgrading their membership. Easy, right?
Step 2: Applying the Same Logic to BuddyBoss Groups
The process works the same way for BuddyBoss groups. Let’s say you have a tag called “Active Members.” If a user doesn’t have that tag, WP Fusion will redirect them to a page of your choice—in this case, the upgrade page.
This ensures that only the right people access your groups while others are guided on how to gain access. It’s a great way to maintain order and encourage members to upgrade.
Step 3: Testing It Out
Of course, we want to make sure everything works as planned. Here’s how I tested it:
- I switched to a test account that doesn’t have the required tag using a plugin that lets me switch users. (This is a lifesaver for testing!)
- Then, I tried accessing the course and group with this account.
What happened? Since the account didn’t have the “Active Members” tag, WP Fusion automatically redirected it to the upgrade page. Success!
This is exactly how it’s supposed to work, and it’s so satisfying to see it in action.
Wrapping Up
And that’s it! With WP Fusion, you can easily protect your posts, courses, and groups while guiding your members to the right place if they don’t have access. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for anyone managing a WordPress membership site.
If you have any questions about setting up redirects or using WP Fusion, feel free to drop them in the comments below. I’m always happy to help and will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.
Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
