Direct Messages - How to Set Up & Send to Viewers, Subscribers, or Customers Print

You can set up Direct Messages for your site by following these steps:

1. In the navigation bar at the top, go to "Plug-Ins" and then click on "More Plug-Ins"
2. On the Plug-Ins page, scroll down until you see Direct Messaging, and then click on "Setup." This will take you to the "Administrator Accounts" page.
3. From the "Administrator Accounts" page, you can click the "+ Add New Entry" button to create a new admin account for direct messages.
4. On the next page, you can set up the Reply From Name and Email From Address, and choose to require payments from users in order for them to direct message you, if you'd like.

How to Send Direct Messages to Viewers, Subscribers, or Customers

1. Accessing Site Admin Panel

   • Open your site admin panel.

   • Navigate to the direct messages feature.

2. Setting Up Direct Messages

   • Click on "New" to start setting up a new direct message.

   • Choose a subject line that reflects the message.

   • Select the audience: all users, free accounts only, or paying subscribers.

   • Choose whether to require a subscription to view the message.

3. Customizing Message Options

   • Specify who can reply to the message: paying subscribers only, no one, or everyone.

   • Decide if payment is required to view the message.

   • Set prices for non-subscribers and subscribers to view or reply to the message.

4. Adding Attachments

   • Attach files, record videos, or take photos directly from your device.

   • Set attachments to be free or require payment based on your preferences.

5. Scheduling Messages

   • Choose to send the message immediately or schedule it for a future date and time.

   • Select the sender name for the message.

6. Managing Sent Messages

   • Access sent messages in the "Sent Files" section.

   • View, delete, or review previously sent messages.