This guide will walk you through the process of creating a free package and assigning it to all existing and future users automatically.
Step 1: Creating a Free Package
To ensure that all users can publish listings without going through the checkout process, you first need to create a free package. Follow these steps:
- Access Packages in Listdom
- In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Listdom > Packages.
- Click on Add New Package to create a new subscription plan.
- For more details, visit the Listdom Packages Documentation.
- Configure the Free Package
- Enter a name for the package (e.g., “Free Listing Package”).
- Define the number of listings users can submit under this package. You may want to allow unlimited listings or set a reasonable limit based on your directory’s needs.
- Assign a Free WooCommerce Product
- Listdom integrates with WooCommerce for handling paid packages, so you need to associate the package with a WooCommerce product.
- If you haven’t already, create a new WooCommerce product with a price of $0.
- Go back to the Listdom package settings and assign this free WooCommerce product to the package.
- Save the package.
Step 2: Subscribing All Users to the Free Package
Once the free package is created, you need to assign it to all existing users so they can start using it immediately.
- Go to the Mass Subscription Section
- Navigate to Listdom > Packages.
- Select the package you created (“Free Listing Package”).
- Find the Mass Subscription section.
- Subscribe All Users to the Free Package
- Click on Subscribe All Users to assign this package to every existing user on your website.
By doing this, all current users will be able to submit listings under the free package without needing to manually subscribe or go through a checkout process.
Step 3: Set the Free Package as the Default Subscription
To ensure that all future users automatically receive the free package upon registration, you need to set it as the default package.
- Access Subscription Addon Settings
- Navigate to Listdom > Settings.
- Click on the Addons tab.
- Locate the Subscription Addon settings.
- Set the Default Subscription Package
- Find the “Default Subscription” option.
- Select the Free Listing Package from the dropdown menu.
- Save the settings.
For further information, visit the Listdom Subscription Addon Guide.
Additional Considerations
1. Customizing Free Package Features
If you want to encourage users to upgrade to a paid plan, consider limiting the free package’s features. For example, you can:
- Restrict the number of listings a user can create.
- Limit access to premium listing features like video uploads.
2. Monitoring User Engagement
After implementing the free package, monitor how users interact with it. You can check:
- How many users are actively using the free package.
- Whether users are reaching the limits of the free package, indicating a demand for paid upgrades.
- The overall impact on site activity and listing volume.
3. Encouraging Upgrades to Paid Packages
Once users get accustomed to your directory, you can promote premium packages by offering additional features such as:
- More listings per package.
- Featured placements.
- Access to exclusive listing categories.
- Priority support and enhanced visibility.