How to Set Up Membership Discounts

Setting up membership discounts in WordPress involves using a membership plugin to create different membership levels and apply discounts based on the user's membership status. Here's a guide using the popular plugin "MemberPress":

Using MemberPress Plugin:

1. Install and Activate MemberPress:
   • In your WordPress dashboard, go to "Plugins" > "Add New."
   • Search for "MemberPress" and install and activate the plugin.
2. Set Up Membership Levels:
   • Go to "MemberPress" > "Membership" in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Click on the "Add New" button to create a new membership level.
   • Define the details of the membership level, including title, description, price, and access rules.
3. Create a Discount Rule:
   • Go to "MemberPress" > "Rules" in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Click on the "Add New" button to create a new rule.
   • Choose "Discount" as the rule type.
4. Configure the Discount Rule:
   • Specify the conditions for the discount, such as which membership level(s) it applies to, the discount type (percentage or fixed amount), and the amount of the discount.
5. Apply Discount to Products or Content:
   • After creating the discount rule, you can apply it to specific products, content, or even entire categories.
6. Test the Discount:
   • Create a test user account with a membership level and verify that the discount is applied correctly during checkout.

Using WooCommerce Memberships and Subscriptions (Advanced):

If you're using WooCommerce for your e-commerce site and want to set up membership discounts, you can combine WooCommerce Memberships and WooCommerce Subscriptions plugins:

1. Install and Activate WooCommerce Memberships and Subscriptions:
   • Install and activate both plugins from your WordPress dashboard.
2. Set Up Membership Levels:
   • Go to "WooCommerce" > "Memberships" in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Create different membership plans and assign products to them.
3. Set Up Subscription Plans (Optional):
   • If you're offering recurring memberships, set up subscription plans using the WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin.
4. Create Discount Coupons:
   • Go to "WooCommerce" > "Coupons" in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Add a new coupon and configure it to apply a discount for specific membership levels or subscriptions.
5. Test the Discount:
   • Create a test user account, assign a membership level or subscription, and verify that the discount is applied correctly during checkout.

Remember to thoroughly test your membership and discount setup to ensure that everything works as expected before making it live for your customers.