Using CB Subs to require users to pay in order to create a profile page

3 years 6 months ago #320351 by kelleypb
Is it possible to use CB Subs, not as a paywall to particular website content, but simply to require users to pay for a yearly subscription before being allowed to create their profile page on the website? Also, would their profiles be indexed by search engines and be viewable and searchable (using the CB Search Bot) by all unregistered site visitors?

Thanks in advance.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

3 years 6 months ago #320366 by krileon

Is it possible to use CB Subs, not as a paywall to particular website content, but simply to require users to pay for a yearly subscription before being allowed to create their profile page on the website?

Yes, you can require a subscription to register.

Also, would their profiles be indexed by search engines and be viewable and searchable (using the CB Search Bot) by all unregistered site visitors?

Yes, but for a more advanced searching of users I suggest using a userlist. Examples of userlists can be found on our demo site below.

demo.cbdemosites.com/demos/community-builder/user-lists/grid-layout
demo.cbdemosites.com/demos/community-builder/user-lists/member-list
demo.cbdemosites.com/demos/community-builder/user-lists/table-layout


Kyle (Krileon)
Community Builder Team Member
Before posting on forums: Read FAQ thoroughly + Read our Documentation + Search the forums
CB links: Documentation - Localization - CB Quickstart - CB Paid Subscriptions - Add-Ons - Forge
--
If you are a Professional, Developer, or CB Paid Subscriptions subscriber and have a support issue please always post in your respective support forums for best results!
--
If I've missed your support post with a delay of 3 days or greater and are a Professional, Developer, or CBSubs subscriber please send me a private message with your thread and will reply when possible!
--
Please note I am available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST. I am away on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and if I've missed your post on or before a weekend after business hours please wait for the next following business day (Monday) and will get to your issue as soon as possible, thank you.
--
My role here is to provide guidance and assistance. I cannot provide custom code for each custom requirement. Please do not inquire me about custom development.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

3 years 6 months ago #320371 by kelleypb
  • Is the click to register, pay subscription via third-party payment gateway, get returned to website to complete registration process seamless (i.e., does not require webmaster intervention)?
  • Aren't user lists only available to registered users? I am trying to create a website where non-registered users can easily search using fields like zip code, city, and/or state to find paying registered users in their area.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

3 years 6 months ago #320393 by krileon

Is the click to register, pay subscription via third-party payment gateway, get returned to website to complete registration process seamless (i.e., does not require webmaster intervention)?

Depends on your configuration. For example if you've admin approval enabled then registrations need to be approved otherwise there's no intervention needed form you. If you use the Offline payment gateway to accept physical checks and cash then you need to pay the basket once that payment comes in. If you're using Stripe or PayPal to collect card payments then it's of course all automated and requires no intervention.

Aren't user lists only available to registered users? I am trying to create a website where non-registered users can easily search using fields like zip code, city, and/or state to find paying registered users in their area.

No, userlists can be entirely public. The links above to our demo site are public.


Kyle (Krileon)
Community Builder Team Member
Before posting on forums: Read FAQ thoroughly + Read our Documentation + Search the forums
CB links: Documentation - Localization - CB Quickstart - CB Paid Subscriptions - Add-Ons - Forge
--
If you are a Professional, Developer, or CB Paid Subscriptions subscriber and have a support issue please always post in your respective support forums for best results!
--
If I've missed your support post with a delay of 3 days or greater and are a Professional, Developer, or CBSubs subscriber please send me a private message with your thread and will reply when possible!
--
Please note I am available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST. I am away on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and if I've missed your post on or before a weekend after business hours please wait for the next following business day (Monday) and will get to your issue as soon as possible, thank you.
--
My role here is to provide guidance and assistance. I cannot provide custom code for each custom requirement. Please do not inquire me about custom development.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Moderators: beatnantkrileon
Time to create page: 0.213 seconds

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn