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I have a website that was designed without php manager in mind from the beginning.

The client later added the requirement for a subscription based discount.

The idea is that people will sign up (pay through paypal) and they will get a monthly newsletter and access to discounts applied to certain products sold on the site.

I have already built much of the site using html and a little javascript that at this point has executed the page design and layout. But I have yet to add paypal buttons for product purchases.

At this point there are no areas of the site that will require access control for members only, it may come later.

So to summarize, the requirement is to provide for the purchase of membership subscriptions through paypal, then once they are confirmed paid, and for the duration of their member ship (3 mo/6 mo/1 yr) provide access to discounts on various products offered on the site.

What I am looking for is assistance in designing the solution with the use of php membership manager in mind. Best practices, pointers, suggestions of any kind are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Hi There,

PHP Membership Manager can be wrapped around any design you have already created and blend in easily
so no worries there.

You can create any paypal purchase buttons you would like on your site. Different buttons can have different
periods of time, or access groups/levels associated with them.

First thing would be to install, or we can do so at no charge.  From there customize it to match your existing
design, then configure your paypal purchase options.

Not a difficult process to any extent.  If you would like to have us integrate your design into the templates
for your company we can arrange this as well.

Let us know if you have any questions.  You can also submit a support / help ticket w/ any additional questions
and we'll get back to you.

Thanks,
  i2

Perhaps I left this too wide open and with the implication that I am asking for someone to design it for me. I'm not.

However, as someone new to the product, I thought that there might be some tips specific to my scenario that would help me avoid pitfalls others have experienced or perhaps a best practice that would yield better than expected results.

Anyhow, I'll muddle through on my own if that is what everyone else does.

I have already installed the product and read the docs. I am beginning to look through the forum for threads that may relate to my scenario.

Ok I see. By now i'm sure you know the templates to customize are held in the /interface/ folder.

Basically all you want to do is take your design and split it at the content area. Take the HTML / Header above the content area and put it above the content area within the PHP MM template you're editing. Then the same for the HTML Footer of your design and place it under the closing table from the template content.