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I am wanting to sell videos and like the protection that s2member has to offer. I currently have a blog and want to install s2member there but would like to install it into a sister blog should the videos sell well. Can s2member be uninstalled on 1 blog in order to install it on another?

Also, what process would I need to take in order to create a page with a list of items for sell and a link that directs the buyer to the link for the video? I may have missed that part when watching the videos.

Thanks so much!

Sandra

Well, you'd create the list of videos in a single post, or as separate posts in a category, then protect the pages where the videos are and when a person with a Level lower than the one you assigned to the pages tries to view them, he'll be sent to the Membership Options Page, where you offer the paid membership and show him the button to order.

About moving s2Member to another blog, s2Member Pro has a tool to import and export s2Member's options. WP Admin -> s2Member -> Import/Export -> Options

I hope that helps.

Christian, that is helpful but is the concept the same if I'm not doing a membership and using the specific posts/pages instead?

Also, can I use the specific posts/pages function without having to create a membership page? I know s2member was created for membership purposes but I'm more interested in just the protection of the videos I want to sell. I'm concerned people will not understand what membership means and leave before ever seeing the videos I have to sell. Does that make sense?

By the way, the videos are so very helpful!

Hi Sandra,

It sounds like you'll want to use the Specific Post/Page (Buy Now) Buttons. When you generate a button using that Button Generator, you'll essentially give someone access to a specific Post/Page where you can then place the video you're selling.

Here's some more information from WP Admin -> s2Member -> PayPal Buttons -> PayPal Specific Post/Page (Buy Now) Buttons:

Button Code Generator For Specific Post/Page Buttons

s2Member now supports an additional layer of functionality ( very powerful ), which allows you to sell access to specific Posts/Pages that you've created in WordPress®. Specific Post/Page Access works independently from Member Level Access. That is, you can sell an unlimited number of Posts/Pages using "Buy Now" Buttons, and your Customers will NOT be required to have a Membership Account with your site in order to receive access. If they are already a Member, that's fine, but they won't need to be.

In other words, Customers will NOT need to login, just to receive access to the Specific Post/Page they purchased access to. s2Member will immediately redirect the Customer to the Specific Post/Page after checkout is completed successfully. An email is also sent to the Customer with a link ( see: s2Member -> PayPal® Options -> Specific Post/Page Email ). Authentication is handled automatically through self-expiring links, good for 72 hours by default.

Specific Post/Page Access, is sort of like selling a product. Only, instead of shipping anything to the Customer, you just give them access to a specific Post/Page on your site; one that you created in WordPress®. A Specific Post/Page that is protected by s2Member, might contain a download link for your eBook, access to file & music downloads, access to additional support services, and the list goes on and on. The possibilities with this are endless; as long as your digital product can be delivered through access to a WordPress® Post/Page that you've created. To protect Specific Posts/Pages, please see:s2Member -> Restriction Options -> Specific Post/Page Access. Once you've configured your Specific Post/Page Restrictions, those Posts/Pages will be available in the menus below.

Very simple. All you do is customize the form fields provided, for each Post/Page that you plan to sell. Then press (Generate Button Code). These special PayPal® Buttons are customized to work with s2Member seamlessly. You can even Package Additional Posts/Pages together into one transaction.

* Buttons are NOT saved here. This is only a Button Generator. Once you've generated your Button, copy/paste it into your WordPress® Editor. If you lose your Button Code, you'll need to come back & re-generate a new one. If you're in Sandbox Test-Mode, and you're NOT using the Shortcode Format, please remember to come back and re-generate your Buttons before you go live.