The Paid Memberships Pro - Custom Post Type Add On is an extension designed to extend the functionality of the Paid Memberships Pro (PMP) plugin, allowing membership-based access to custom post types on your WordPress website. This add-on helps you restrict access to specific content types based on the membership levels of your users, providing a tailored experience for members of different tiers.

Key Features of the Paid Memberships Pro - Custom Post Type Add On:

1. Restrict Access to Custom Post Types:

• This add-on allows you to control access to custom post types (CPTs) on your website. WordPress allows you to create custom post types, such as portfolios, testimonials, events, courses, etc. This add-on lets you restrict access to these post types so that only users with the appropriate Paid Memberships Pro level can view the content.
• It’s useful when you want to create different types of content, like exclusive resources, that should only be accessible to members with a certain membership level.

2. Granular Control Over Post Type Visibility:

• You can specify which membership levels have access to specific custom post types. For example, you could create a “premium content” custom post type and only allow members with a Premium membership to view it.
• You can manage access to each custom post type independently, enabling you to create different access rules for different types of content on your site.

3. Works with Existing Custom Post Types:

• If you already have custom post types on your site (e.g., “Products,” “Courses,” “Events,” “Portfolios”), this add-on will work with them right away.
• It automatically integrates with any custom post types that have been created via themes, plugins, or custom code.

4. Restrict Frontend and Backend Access:

• You can control not only frontend access (what members can see) but also backend access (what members can edit or view in the WordPress admin area).
• This gives you the flexibility to ensure that members only have access to specific parts of the website that correspond to their membership level.

5. Seamless Integration with Paid Memberships Pro:

• The add-on integrates directly with the Paid Memberships Pro system, which means you can use the existing membership levels to control access to your custom post types.
• It leverages the familiar membership level system of Paid Memberships Pro, so there’s no need for additional setup. You can simply assign membership levels to custom post types in the WordPress dashboard.

6. Flexible Content Protection:

• In addition to restricting custom post types, you can also specify protection rules for individual posts within those custom post types. This allows you to mix and match protected content within the same post type.
• For example, some posts under a custom post type might be restricted to a specific membership level, while others remain publicly available.

7. Customizable Content Access Messages:

• If a user without the required membership level attempts to access a restricted post, you can display a customizable access denied message.
• This message can encourage the user to sign up for a higher membership level, directing them to a membership registration page or providing a link to upgrade their account.

8. User Experience (UX) Focus:

• The add-on ensures a seamless user experience by hiding or showing custom post types based on a user's membership status. This means that users won’t encounter error messages or redirected pages unnecessarily, as the content is automatically hidden for unauthorized users.
• For authorized users, the content will be presented just like any other normal post or page on the website.

9. No Code Required:

• Setting up the Custom Post Type Add On is straightforward and does not require coding knowledge. After installing the add-on, you simply need to configure the settings via the Paid Memberships Pro settings page.
• You can control access to custom post types through the WordPress admin dashboard, using simple checkboxes and dropdowns.

10. Compatible with Other Paid Memberships Pro Add-Ons:

• The add-on works smoothly with other Paid Memberships Pro add-ons, such as those for content protection, subscriptions, discount codes, and more.
• It maintains the flexibility of the Paid Memberships Pro ecosystem, enabling you to combine access controls with other advanced features, like tiered content or drip content.

Benefits of the Paid Memberships Pro - Custom Post Type Add On:

1. Exclusive Content Management:
   • This add-on makes it easy to create and manage exclusive content for different member tiers. You can create a wide variety of content types (like tutorials, courses, product catalogs, etc.) and restrict access based on membership level, ensuring that only paying members can view premium content.
2. Enhanced Monetization Options:
   • By using this add-on, you can effectively monetize different types of content. For example, you could create premium content such as members-only webinars, courses, or eBooks and restrict them to specific membership levels.
   • You can also use this for freemium models, offering free content with an option for users to upgrade to view more premium content.
3. Efficient Member Segmentation:
   • The add-on allows you to create custom experiences for each membership level. You can offer content tailored specifically to each segment of your membership site, providing a more personalized experience for your members.
4. Saves Time and Resources:
   • Instead of manually controlling access for each individual post, the add-on allows you to set up bulk access restrictions, saving time and reducing the administrative burden of managing custom post types.
5. Perfect for Complex Websites:
   • This add-on is ideal for membership sites with complex structures. If your site offers various content types, such as events, blogs, forums, projects, or online courses, the add-on enables you to protect or offer access to these different sections based on the member's subscription level.
6. Flexible User Access Control:
   • The add-on ensures that your content is accessible only to the right users, while still allowing you to control what members see based on their membership level. This level of flexibility helps ensure content privacy and prevents unauthorized access.

How to Use the Paid Memberships Pro - Custom Post Type Add On:

Step 1: Install the Add-On

• First, make sure Paid Memberships Pro is installed and activated on your WordPress site. Then, download and install the Custom Post Type Add On either from the Paid Memberships Pro Add Ons section or by uploading the plugin to your site.
• Activate the add-on after installation.

Step 2: Configure Custom Post Types for Membership Protection

• After activating the add-on, go to Memberships > Settings in the WordPress dashboard.
• Under the Custom Post Types tab, you will see options to configure protection settings for your custom post types.
• You can choose which custom post types you want to restrict access to, and then assign which membership levels can view each post type.

Step 3: Select Membership Levels for Each Custom Post Type

• For each custom post type, you can assign one or more membership levels that can access the content. You can select different levels for each custom post type, depending on the level of access you want to grant to users.

Step 4: Create Custom Posts and Assign Membership Levels

• When creating custom posts (e.g., articles, products, courses) under the selected custom post types, you can specify access restrictions based on membership levels.
• You can assign individual posts within a custom post type to specific membership levels, allowing greater flexibility over what content is visible to different members.

Step 5: Review and Test

• After setting up the restrictions, review and test the access by logging in as users with different membership levels.
• Ensure that the posts are restricted or accessible according to the membership settings you’ve applied.

Conclusion:

The Paid Memberships Pro - Custom Post Type Add On is an essential tool for anyone looking to offer exclusive content based on membership levels. It’s a great way to enhance your membership site by protecting and managing access to custom post types, such as events, courses, products, portfolios, and more. By using this add-on, you can create a personalized, secure, and streamlined content experience for members, ensuring that only the right members access specific content. With easy setup and seamless integration with Paid Memberships Pro, this add-on is a powerful tool for managing complex membership sites with multiple content types.