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Is there a wp plugin that does this?

by Daniel Adams
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Hey Warriors,
I'm wondering if there is a simple way to do the following. I have a wordpress blog, and I want users to opt in and have an account on the site. From there, users can:
-have a unique screenname
-comment on posts
-upload avatars
-put additional information in their profile like name, but initially opt in with just an email
-be integrated with my autoresponders

Also, I want all the blog content to be available and SEO'd, unlike a membership site that keeps the content on the inside. Basically I want the membership to manage the members, not the content.

A similar example would be like the blogs in the Gawker network. Try to comment on this post, for example, and it prompts you to opt in:
McNair's Death "Scared" Some NFL Players Into Monogamy. For A Little While. - Steve McNair - Deadspin


I am open to all ideas and brainstorms, no matter how stupid.
#autoresponder #membership sites #plugin #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    I have a wordpress blog, and I want users to opt in and have an account on the site.
    "opt in" or register? - you can set WP to ask everyone who wants to comment to register first. Settings > Discussion: Other comments settings
    Note. In this case you should also set in Settings > General: Membership - Anybody can register [checked]

    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    From there, users can:
    -have a unique screenname
    That's given, when they register, they have a username; first/last (optional) and a "nickname"... and can even choose which one to be displayed when they post/comment

    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    -comment on posts
    That's like that out of the box.

    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    -upload avatars
    1. WP by default supports gravatars (gravatar.com) = globally recognized avatars
    2. For those technically challenged, you can use a plugin for uploading local avatars:
    WordPress › Add Local Avatar WordPress Plugins


    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    -put additional information in their profile like name, but initially opt in with just an email
    I am little bit confused by this returning "opt in" issue: in WP users, members do NOT opt in, they register!
    Basically, if you require registering, they need to give a valid email address and to pick a username. WP will send them a confirmation request or something like that.

    Registered members can access their own profile and modify it - Why don't you try to log ut from admin and register as a newcomer to see the options?
    If you want to add all kind of information to their own "page" - you can use the Author Templates. (MAke sure you take a look at the additional resources/plugins at the bottom of the page...)

    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    -be integrated with my autoresponders
    For a possible solution see the search result for "autoresponder"
    WordPress › WordPress Plugins

    Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

    Also, I want all the blog content to be available and SEO'd, unlike a membership site that keeps the content on the inside. Basically I want the membership to manage the members, not the content.
    Nothing is hiding your content.
    For a more detailed "user management" you can take a look at the Role Manager plugin:
    Role Manager bei im web gefunden
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    • Profile picture of the author Daniel Adams
      I've considered the WP user level, but that leaves a few problems:
      -can their emails be integrated into an autoresponder automatically?
      -in the future I will be interested in their phone number and other demographic info, the WP settings allow for stuff like IM screennames
      -when somebody logs in I want them to see my branded site, with links going to my branded site--not a wordpress dashboard


      The local avatar plugin is exactly what I'm looking for on that front. Thanks.

      This would do the job if it could seamlessly integrate from registration to importing into the AR software
      WordPress › Export emails WordPress Plugins
      Does anybody know how to do that?

      Or knows if this does it?
      WordPress › [GWA] AutoResponder WordPress Plugins
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      • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
        OK, you never mentioned these newer requirements in your initial post.

        I never used any of the autoresponder plugins... Down on the page one says it automatically adds your registered users to Aweber.
        What kind of AR do you use?

        For more fields:
        WordPress › Register Plus WordPress Plugins

        n+1 "login redirect" plugins, just search:
        WordPress › WordPress Plugins

        Originally Posted by Daniel Adams View Post

        I've considered the WP user level, but that leaves a few problems:
        -can their emails be integrated into an autoresponder automatically?
        -in the future I will be interested in their phone number and other demographic info, the WP settings allow for stuff like IM screennames
        -when somebody logs in I want them to see my branded site, with links going to my branded site--not a wordpress dashboard


        The local avatar plugin is exactly what I'm looking for on that front. Thanks.

        This would do the job if it could seamlessly integrate from registration to importing into the AR software
        WordPress › Export emails WordPress Plugins
        Does anybody know how to do that?

        Or knows if this does it?
        WordPress › [GWA] AutoResponder WordPress Plugins
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