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Topics: Getting Started · Connector |
| Experience Level: Intermediate | |
| October 21, 2019 · 5 min read |
The Connector Admin page is the hub from which you are able to control virtually all aspects of the LaterPay Connector.
The various options available are all quite self-explanatory, but we wanted to provide new users with an overview of the different functions and abilities.
The Main Admin Page
1: Purchase Options
You will use these three menu items to create different purchase options for the content you plan to sell on your website. You have the option to choose between Single Purchases (selling access to just that piece of content), Time Passes (selling access to your whole site - or a section of it - for a set period of time) and Subscriptions (self explanatory, we hope!).
Clicking on any option will bring you to a page where you can input the relevant details and parameters.
2: Templates
You can use Templates to determine which part of the text on any page will be hidden behind the paywall. This requires familiarity with the use of CSS selectors and is explained in our Academy section.
3: Settings
Provides the possibility to activate Legacy Integration Support (not necessary for most integrations unless you are using an older version of the LaterPay Connector).
The Single Purchase Page
1: Create a new Single Purchase
Clicking on the PLUS symbol will create a new Single Purchase.
1: Single Purchase Title
The Title box is used to create a unique name for the specific Single Purchase you’re setting up. You can give it any name you want, but we recommend using a naming convention that can be used consistently for different payment options and prices.
2: Match type Exact Path / ArticleID
- If you choose Exact Path, the LaterPay system will match the exact URL of the piece of content that you want to monetize.
- You can also associate an ArticleID with the piece of content you want to display the overlay on, and match it here. This is particularly useful if you have multiple pieces of content that all have the same structure - you then bind them with the same ArticleID and associate them with the same single purchase, even if they are scattered across your website.
3: Path/ArticleID
You will use this text box to input the Path/Article ID (based on 2 above).
4: Price
Use this section to determine how you wish to price the content. You can decide if users must Pay Now (pay immediately before accessing) or Pay Later(create a running tab that they will pay once it hits the prescribed threshold). You can also set the amount you will charge in cents.
5: Associating a Template
Templates are used to decide which part of the text will be behind the paywall by using CSS selectors. If no templates are defined, you can directly create and associate a new template with the purchasing option.
