Category Archives: WP-Members

Changing the wp_mail “from” address with a plugin

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Chad

In a previous post, I discussed the ease of filtering the “from” address that wp_mail will send email from. This was done using a filter added to your theme’s functions file (functions.php).  I always prefer using the functions file for … Continue reading →

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Forcing translated field names when using translation files with WP-Members™

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Chad

WP-Members™ stores all of its registration field names and some of the user dialogs in the WordPress database.  If you are installing localized translation files for WP-Members™ on a WordPress installation where you have already activated the WP-Members™ plugin, you … Continue reading →

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Changing the wp_mail from address in WordPress without a plugin

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Chad

One of the most common questions regarding the WP-Members™ plugin is, “How do I change the email address from wordpress@mydomain.com?”  I suspect that until they use this plugin, most people are unaware that WordPress has its own function for sending email … Continue reading →

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WP-Members™ ready for WordPress 3.2

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Chad

Although the intended June 30 release date for WordPress 3.2 came and went, the WP-Members™ plugin is ready.  If you are using the most recent version of WP-Members™ (v 2.5.4), you will be ready to upgrade. 

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WP-Members™ touches top 100

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chad

WP-Members™ touched the top 100 WordPress plugins and is currently hovering around #125.  That is generating a lot of traffic and downloads; and as a result, a lot of support requests.  I am trying to keep up with support as … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chad

WP-Members™ has made it into the top 100 WordPress plugins (barely).  That is generating a lot of traffic and downloads; and as a result, a lot of support requests.  I am trying to keep up with support as much as … Continue reading →

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WP-Members™ 2.5.3 invalid password bug

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Chad

An astute user pointed out to me this morning that there is a bug in WP-Members™ 2.5.3 (Thanks Tom!!) When a new user registers, a random password is emailed to that user.  The password being sent is invalid. 

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New Quick Start Guide for WP-Members™

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Chad

Well, I’ve finally been able to get a new Quick Start Guide together for WP-Members. The re-do has been pending for awhile because I knew there would be a new admin interface with the upcoming WordPress 3.2 release scheduled for … Continue reading →

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WP-Members™ 2.5.3 bug fix release

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chad

With the increased popularity of WP-Members, there has been an increase in the active user base.  This has led to the discovery of some bugs in the recent 2.5 series of releases.  That requires a bug fix release. 

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Correction on WP-Members™ 2.5.2 release

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Chad

Well, it’s upgrade time once again.  And that is the time that I get the most feedback from users as to what went wrong with the upgrade  Fortunately, I have understanding and appreciative users and I do my best to … Continue reading →

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