Mod Name / Version: myPaymentPal PayPal Addon version 1.1 and 1.2
Description: We are proud to announce the release of myPaymentPal version 1.1.
myPaymentPal is an integrated membership and PayPal subscription module for UBB.Threads. It allows you to accept payments and subscriptions through your UBB.Threads website.
NOTE: Version 1.1 and version 1.2 are identical. Version 1.2 is written to be compatible with UBB.Threads version 6.5.
Got Threads? Get Paid! Running a popular UBB.Threads website can be costly. So why not cover some of those expenses by charging a modest subscription fee for private "member only forums"? Or collect donations via PayPal!
It's difficult to run a site that is a total pay-for-access model. The model that works best, is one where the basic elements of your forums remain free, thus allowing your site to grow, but you provide special member-only forums and features for paid supporters.
You can use UBB.Threads built in user groups to handle the access rights for your forums. But dealing with giving users access upon payment, and how to collect that payment, can be a hassle.
myPaymentPal totally automates this process for you! It allows you to accept all major forms of payments (Bank Transfer, eCheck, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) through the worlds largest online payment network, PayPal.
New in version 1.1 is the ability to also accept Snail Mail payments.
When payment is made, PayPal interacts with
myPaymentPal and adds the user to a user group, giving them access to member-only forums Instantly!
When a subscriptions expires or is cancelled, the user is removed from access. It's totally automated, and all you need to do is focus on running your community, and collect the checks!
You also have the ability to manually add users to subscriptions (or user groups) for set periods of time.
New in Version 1.1 & 1.2 is the ability to generate HTML PayPal Donation buttons which can be placed anywhere on your site. When payment is made, the user is added into a usergroup of your choice.
For the version 1.1 & 1.2 Changelog Click Here For more information, or to purchase myPaymentPal, visit www.ThreadsAddons.com or click the 'PayPal Addon' link in the menubar here. Working Under: UBB.Threads 6.2-6.3-6.4
Mod Status: Finished
Any pre-requisites: Author(s): JustDave & JoshPet
Date: Version 1.0: 12/22/03 - Version 1.1: 5/17/04 - Version 1.2: 5/25/04
Credits: JustDave for making this a reality.
Files Altered: This is a stand alone "addon" to UBB.Threads and does not modify ANY UBB.Threads files. However you may wish to put a link to the subscription area in your menu bar. If so, you'll need to modify the ubbt_registerednav.tmpl and ubbt_unregisterednav.tmpl template files.
New Files: An entire /mypaymentpal directory which resides inside your ubbthreads directory.
Database Altered: 4 tables added to your ubbthreads database for subscription tracking
Info/Instructions: This is a professional addon for UBB.Threads and is super-easy to install. Professional installation is available.
Disclaimer: Please backup every file that you intend to modify.
If the modification modifies the database, it's a good idea to backup your database before doing so.
Note: If you modify your UBB.Threads code, you may be giving up your right for "official" support from Infopop.If you need official support, you'll need to restore unmodified files.
