Subscribe & Download is a plugin that allows to distribute files through subscriptions. If people want to download something from your website or from third party websites they must submit their contact details. After submission they receive download link by e-mail. Very simple workflow. All submitted data is saved in database or can be sent to MailChimp newsletter system. All saved data can be exported as CSV -file to be used with any other newsletter systems. Subscribe & Download is a perfect way to extend functionality of your website.
Features
- Modern and secure opt-in form: CSS3 AJAX -driven opt-in form.
- Download link is sent to e-mail: users can’t cheat by entering fake e-mails.
- MailChimp supported: contact details can be submitted to MailChimp through their API .
- CSV Export: all data can be exported as CSV -file to be used with any newsletter systems.
- Terms & Conditions supported: enable or disable terms and conditions for opt-in form.
- Shortcode driven: insert shortcodes like [sdfile url=”http://download-url-here”].
- WYSIWYG editor: Edit intro content with visual editor.
- Accept shortcodes: Insert any shortcodes inside of intro content.
- Easy to install: install and activate the plugin as any other plugins.
- Translation ready: plugin might be translated to any language.
- WordPress Best Practices: no any alerts from Plugin Check and WP_DEBUG.
Front End Functionality
The best way to understand the idea of Subscribe & Download is to see live example. Click “Live Preview” or visit demo link. On “Live Preview” website you can subscribe and receive download link by e-mail.
Installation
1. Install and activate the plugin like you do with any other plugins. Once activated, it will create a menu “Subscribe & Download” in left side column in the admin area.
2. Click left side menu “Subscribe & Download >>> Settings” and do required settings. Set your payment gateways parameters, e-mail address for notifications, e-mail template, MailChimp parameters, etc. Please look at the screenshot below to see what kind of settings you can do there.
3. Go to any post/page edit page and insert shortcode like that [sdfile url="http://download-link-goes-here"]. This shortcode is replaced by opt-in form automatically. You also can overload intro content by inserting attribute “title” into shortcode like: [sdfile url="http://download-link-goes-here" title="New Intro content goes here."].
That’s it! Enjoy using the plugin.
Support
If you have problems regarding using the plugin, please contat me and I’ll help you.