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Timothy
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18th April 2011 00:10
I'm sure regardless of which country we come from we will be aware of loyalty points and club cards. In Tescos (supermarket) we have club points, 1 point for every £1 spent and ever point is worth 1P (1 penny). Anyway.......
At WPMU we get Rep Points, I think it would be awesome if those community members could spend those REP Points, something like:
300 Points = 1 month membership.
Or as a way for you guys to cross promote and up sell:
+ Cross promotion of you other site. (Plus upgrades for support and such on WPPlugins, because points would not be permitted to be used for support packages unless they are buying the plugin again ;-)
+ Increased customer loyalty.
+ Increased activity in the forums whereby members help support each other and keep the community spirit flowing freely.
What do points make? Prizes! (Sounds like something I recall from a TV game show, not sure which one, lol).
I'm sure regardless of which country we come from we will be aware of loyalty points and club cards. In Tescos (supermarket) we have club points, 1 point for every £1 spent and ever point is worth 1P (1 penny). Anyway.......
At WPMU we get Rep Points, I think it would be awesome if those community members could spend those REP Points, something like:
300 Points = 1 month membership.
Or as a way for you guys to cross promote and up sell:
+ Cross promotion of you other site. (Plus upgrades for support and such on WPPlugins, because points would not be permitted to be used for support packages unless they are buying the plugin again ;-)
+ Increased customer loyalty.
+ Increased activity in the forums whereby members help support each other and keep the community spirit flowing freely.
What do points make? Prizes! (Sounds like something I recall from a TV game show, not sure which one, lol).
With the first release of the new bbPress plugin on it's own - we'll be looking again at ways to work with bbPress more closely again. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bbpress/
It's been so long since it got real attention, hopefully more active development will create more demand for some awesome plugins here.
Responses (9)
Sales & Support Pro — 18th April 2011 15:15 #
That's a great suggestion, Tim!
I think it's a really good idea although we'll obviously have to run it past the big boss man first :)
Play Your Cards Right with good ol' Brucey!
Cheers!
Phil
Support Chimp — 18th April 2011 15:19 #
I knew it was familiar. lol
Support Chimp — 19th April 2011 14:05 #
Just a thought but if you ever collaborate with other commercial organisations perhaps a cross points use could also be negotiated?
I know some companies do that sort of thing in the UK, I think Nector might.... Air miles of the WP world! :-)
Founder & CEO — 21st April 2011 02:05 #
FYI nice idea, I'm technically on holiday but this is defo on the list - someway or another :)
Support Chimp — 21st April 2011 11:24 #
Outstanding!!
Can't wait to see this progress. :-)
Member — 20th May 2011 22:27 #
we all need this feature, actually. so making it a plugin will be a valuable addition! look forward to it.
Support Chimp — 20th May 2011 22:36 #
I'm sorry, I'm confused by your post raeleenherrera?
My suggestion is to allow us to spend our rep points earned here on WPMUDEV to purchase memberships, plugins and themes at all their sites.
Not to make a plugin for rep points on our own sites, but that would be awesome as well if thats what you mean. :-)
Sales & Support Lead — 22nd May 2011 22:54 #
With the first release of the new bbPress plugin on it's own - we'll be looking again at ways to work with bbPress more closely again.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bbpress/
It's been so long since it got real attention, hopefully more active development will create more demand for some awesome plugins here.
Thanks for the feedback! :)
Support Chimp — 22nd May 2011 23:41 #
I keep watching the updates here:
http://bbpress.org/forums/topic/bbpress-plugin-updates
I'm sure more things keep getting added every-time it nears completion. lol Perhaps I'm just to eager!! :-)
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