Thread: Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

Ive been looking forward for the release of 3.0. Looking at the new version, it seems that monthly/annual subscription is still not added as a feature. It would be nice if this is offered as well.

Re: Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

Agreed. There just wasn't enough time to add it in 3.0. It's on the roadmap but no time table.

Re: Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

I'd love this too. For one of my projects, I envision a structure where there are two groups of users: consumers (in a particular niche) and vendors. I'd like to charge the vendors a fee to (access) read and respond to listings (via the internal email system) and allow the consumers to post their requests for service for free.

So that flat fee for a user account would be perfect for this project!

Re: Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

Feature request being submitted for consideration. I will update this thread with any comments/feedback as it becomes available. Thanks

Re: Monthly/Annual Subscription fee instead of per Ad

Is there any update on a timetable as to when this feature will be released? I have a client that has just purchased this theme, and that is one of the key features they want for their site. We are looking at a launch date of July 13. Will we have to jump ship on ClassiPress and try to find something else, or do you think by then something will be developed? Any update on this would be much appreciated.

Is there an update on this feature?

For announcement and updates regarding the next version of classipress including features and fixes, you may also check the official developer's blog here http://appthemes.com/blog/ .

I believe there are plans for this in a future release, but will follow up on this with the development team.

EDIT: To update on this topic, I have confirmed with the team that this will not be a feature we will be seeing in the upcoming 3.1 release, although it is still on our system to be implement in a future release. I will be sure to follow up on the ticket and see where this is earmarked for as it is updated.

By "subscription" the Ad's Listing Fee, automatically is billing the customer Monthly, Annually, Quarterly or how many day you want.

I have this on another non-WP site, and it's a wonderful way to keep your paying ad's continue uninterrupted. The client get's the notice from Paypal, that they made another payment, you get direct deposit, and an email from Paypal notifying you to keep the Ad listed.

Here is the code for a $19.95 per month subscription. Basically after 30 days, Paypal will recharge the customer and process $19.95 depositing to your account, with all the same details given initially.

Would be great if CP would update the users account to reflect the new date, that it's current, from Paypal.

Thanks Pepsi, for the quick reply back.
I had a look at paypal.php and will give this a try later...

Note: Not Tested Yet, but think this will work. The codes are direct from Paypal. You can create your own custom subscriptions there, and try replacing the code.

This is what i'll try out after my other site is done.

I like using notepad ++, open paypal.php
Just after Line 32 <input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="1" />

<input type="hidden" name="a3" value="19.95" />
<input type="hidden" name="p3" value="1" />
<input type="hidden" name="t3" value="M" />
<input type="hidden" name="src" value="1" />
<input type="hidden" name="sra" value="1" />


Bill

I just gave this a try, after removing this input, because the "a3" value would be used...
should be replaced/modified <input type="hidden" name="amount" value="<?php echo get_post_meta($post_id, 'cp_sys_total_ad_cost', true); ?>" />

But realized that the Ad-Packs Forms will need to be modified to use the Monthly Subscriptions codes.
I'm not familiar enough with CP's code to do this, and it's beyond my scope for now.

Well, it's something to start with. Paypal has the codes there for monthly, reacurring subscriptions (not memberships) just automated payments.
Best Regards
Bill