The Ultimate Member myCRED Addon integrates the myCRED points management system with the Ultimate Member plugin. This integration allows you to reward users with points for specific actions or achievements on your site, turning your membership site into a more interactive and engaging platform. With myCRED, you can offer rewards, run contests, or create a gamified experience where members can accumulate points for taking actions, completing tasks, or engaging with the community.

Key Features of the Ultimate Member myCRED Addon:

1. Point Assignment Based on Member Actions:
   • The myCRED system allows you to assign points to members based on their interactions with your site. The Ultimate Member myCRED Addon enables you to link those actions directly to your member’s profiles. For example:
     • Points for signing up, logging in, or completing a profile.
     • Points for posting in forums or commenting on content.
     • Points for purchasing memberships or upgrading subscriptions.
2. Reward Members with Points:
   • You can configure point rewards for different actions taken by users. For instance:
     • A member earns points for creating a profile, updating their details, or even just logging in daily.
     • You could reward members with points for completing tasks or actions in membership levels or courses (if integrated with LearnDash, WooCommerce, or similar plugins).
3. myCRED Point Balances Display:
   • With the myCRED Addon, users will see their point balance directly on their Ultimate Member profiles, typically displayed alongside other profile information. Members can track how many points they have accumulated over time.
4. Customizable Point Earning Triggers:
   • You can customize how and when members earn points. This can include actions such as:
     • Registering a new account.
     • Updating profile information.
     • Sending private messages.
     • Completing a purchase.
     • Submitting content (e.g., posts, reviews, comments).
5. Custom Point Rewards:
   • Beyond simple actions, the myCRED Addon allows you to configure custom point-based rewards. For example:
     • Offer points when users reach a certain membership level.
     • Reward users with points for completing specific milestones (e.g., earning a badge, attending an event, referring a friend).
6. Point Redemption System:
   • The myCRED plugin can be used to set up a point redemption system, where members can exchange their earned points for rewards. These rewards can be:
     • Discounts on membership plans or products.
     • Access to exclusive content or features.
     • Gift cards, coupons, or physical prizes.
7. Leaderboards and Gamification:
   • Use points to create leaderboards that show top members based on their point balance. Leaderboards can create a competitive environment, encouraging more engagement and interaction.
   • Gamifying the user experience can boost community participation, motivation, and overall engagement on your site.
8. Point Expiry:
   • You can configure the expiry date of points in the myCRED settings, meaning points may expire after a certain period (e.g., 30 days, 90 days). This helps to maintain the value of points and encourages users to spend them within a set time.
9. Notifications and Email Alerts:
   • Members can be notified when they earn points. You can customize email alerts to inform users when they earn points or when their points are about to expire. You can also notify users when they have accumulated enough points to claim a reward.
10. Integration with Ultimate Member’s Membership Levels:

• You can tie myCRED point earning to the membership levels in Ultimate Member. For instance:
  • Members with a premium membership might earn more points per action than users with a free membership.
  • Points can also be used as a way to encourage members to upgrade their membership or purchase additional features.

Benefits of Using the Ultimate Member myCRED Addon:

1. Enhanced User Engagement:
   • By offering points as rewards for actions, you encourage members to participate more actively. Points provide a tangible way to recognize members' activity on the site, driving them to complete certain actions, contribute more content, or log in regularly.
2. Gamification of Your Site:
   • Adding point systems and leaderboards is a great way to gamify your membership site. Gamification increases engagement by adding a sense of achievement and competition, which motivates users to return to the site regularly to earn more points and claim rewards.
3. Reward Loyal Members:
   • Offering points allows you to reward members for their loyalty and contributions to the community. Loyal users who engage often, help others, or contribute valuable content can be rewarded with points, increasing satisfaction and retention.
4. Incentivize Specific Actions:
   • The addon lets you set up custom point triggers for any type of action you want to incentivize. For example, you can offer points for leaving reviews, attending events, referring new members, or subscribing to newsletters.
5. Create a Sense of Accomplishment:
   • Members can see their progress through point accumulation. The act of earning points for specific achievements or behaviors gives users a sense of accomplishment and incentivizes them to continue engaging with the site.
6. Boost Revenue with Reward Redemptions:
   • Points can be redeemed for rewards such as discounts, exclusive content, or even physical products. This system can help increase site revenue by encouraging users to spend points on membership upgrades, special offers, or purchases.
7. Customizable and Flexible:
   • The Ultimate Member myCRED Addon provides flexibility in how points are awarded, how many points are earned, and how those points can be redeemed. You can tailor the point system to meet the specific needs of your community and business.
8. Create a Competitive Environment:
   • By using leaderboards to track the top point earners, you can foster a healthy competitive atmosphere on your site, motivating members to increase their engagement and compete for the top spots on the board.

How to Set Up the Ultimate Member myCRED Addon:

1. Install the Ultimate Member Plugin:
   • First, make sure that you have the Ultimate Member plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.
2. Install the myCRED Plugin:
   • Install the myCRED plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. This will handle the points system on your site. myCRED has both free and premium versions, with the premium version offering additional features.
3. Install the Ultimate Member myCRED Addon:
   • The Ultimate Member myCRED Addon is available as a paid extension from Ultimate Member’s website. After purchasing the addon, go to Ultimate Member > Extensions in the WordPress dashboard, upload the addon, and activate it.
4. Configure Points System:
   • After activating the addon, go to Ultimate Member > Settings > myCRED to configure the points system. Here, you can specify:
     • Which actions earn points (e.g., registration, logging in, updating profile).
     • Point values for each action.
     • Any redemption options (e.g., discounts, access to premium content).
     • Whether points expire after a certain period.
5. Set Up Notifications:
   • You can configure email notifications to inform users when they’ve earned points, when points are redeemed, or when points are about to expire. This helps keep users engaged and informed.
6. Create Leaderboards (Optional):
   • If you wish to create leaderboards to display the top point earners, you can do so within the myCRED settings. You can then display these leaderboards on specific pages to encourage competition and gamification.
7. Customizing the Display:
   • You may want to customize how the point balance is displayed in Ultimate Member profiles. Use custom shortcodes or template overrides to control how points are shown on user profiles.
8. Test the Points System:
   • Before going live, test the points system by completing various actions (e.g., registering a new account, updating profile, logging in) to ensure that points are being awarded correctly and displayed in the user’s profile.

Best Practices:

• Set Clear Points Goals: Define clear points goals for your users to encourage engagement. For example, “Earn 500 points to unlock premium content,” or “The top 10 members with the most points at the end of the month will receive a prize.”
• Use Points to Promote Upgrades: You can use the points system to encourage users to upgrade their memberships or purchase additional products. Offer exclusive content or discounts for members who accumulate enough points.
• Regularly Update Rewards: Keep the rewards fresh and enticing. Offering new rewards or changing the redemption options periodically can keep members engaged and interested in earning more points.
• Monitor Abuse: Monitor user activities to ensure the points system is not being exploited. Implement rules or limits on how points can be earned and spent to prevent abuse.

Conclusion:

The Ultimate Member myCRED Addon is a powerful tool for adding gamification and reward-based systems to your membership site. By integrating myCRED with Ultimate Member, you can offer points for various actions, create a competitive environment, and incentivize user engagement. This system not only encourages members to take actions on your site, but it also enhances the overall experience by creating a sense of achievement and rewarding members for their participation. With its flexibility, you can tailor the