Show login form and account links with the Beacon menu
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Add a dropdown login menu and members-only nav links to your site header

Version 1.0.3 44 downloads

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Table of Contents

  • Screenshots
  • Features List
  • How to Install

A twist on the classic Beacon design, this versatile menu adds a helpful login form and mini members area to your site’s header. Guided by the Beacon’s shining light, this area will be irresistible to your members!

Screenshots

Beacon menu logged out form
Beacon menu logged in area
Beacon menu admin settings in MD settings

Features List

  • Custom admin settings for easy workflow management
  • Registers Beacon menu in Appearance > Menus so you can manage links for logged-in members.
  • Set login and logout page redirects from the Beacon Menu
  • Add upto two main call to action buttons to link to full account page

How to Install

Step 1: Download Drop-in file from this page, or your members area

Step 2: Login to your site, go to WP admin > MD > Drop-ins > Add new

Step 3: Upload and activate Menu Beacon Drop-in

Step 4: Once activated you can go to MD > Settings > Beacon Menu to customize and edit the menu.

The Beacon Menu will automatically insert to your site’s header once activated and is mobile-friendly with MD.

Install the Beacon Menu Drop-in
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Alex

MD developer

6,926 messages 1,952 likes
#1 Jul 07, 2021

Yes, this is the very same beacon used at the top of MD.com. I've become addicted to using this while accessing the site so I'm thrilled to be able to release this as the first new Drop-in since the newly released Drop-ins Manager!

If your site has any kind of membership requirements this Drop-in is a must have! You can easily customize this area to show members-only links and a login form beautifully crafted into the Beacon dropdown menu.

Go ahead and try it out on your sites. :D

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Corinne

Member

7 messages 4 likes
#2 Jul 07, 2021

Hi Alex,

I hope you are doing great today and that all is well with you!
Please forgive me for posting an unrelated comment in this thread but I really do not know where to post this.

The thing is, I just updated MD to its latest version and my website crashed. Did anyone experience/report the same issue or is it just me? Anyway, I just wanted to say, you may need to take a look into the code if this error isn't just coming from my end.

Best, Corinne

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Alex

MD developer

6,926 messages 1,952 likes
#3 Jul 07, 2021

Hi Alex,

I hope you are doing great today and that all is well with you!
Please forgive me for posting an unrelated comment in this thread but I really do not know where to post this.

The thing is, I just updated MD to its latest version and my website crashed. Did anyone experience/report the same issue or is it just me? Anyway, I just wanted to say, you may need to take a look into the code if this error isn't just coming from my end.

Best, Corinne

Sorry for the trouble! Updating to MD5.3 has an extra step, see if this guide helps you:

View image at the forums


How to update to Marketers Delight 5.3 Drop-ins Manager

The way you add and manage features to your site has changed in MD5.3 with the inclusion of the new Drop-ins Manager. To upgrade your licensed websites to MD5.3 follow these simple instructions.

View image at the forums


marketersdelight.com

If that doesn't help please provide any error messages you see here. I can also take a look at your site, private message me for more details (just need a WP admin account).

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Alex

MD developer

6,926 messages 1,952 likes
#4 Jul 08, 2021

Hi Alex,

I hope you are doing great today and that all is well with you!
Please forgive me for posting an unrelated comment in this thread but I really do not know where to post this.

The thing is, I just updated MD to its latest version and my website crashed. Did anyone experience/report the same issue or is it just me? Anyway, I just wanted to say, you may need to take a look into the code if this error isn't just coming from my end.

Best, Corinne

Since your message we've found an issue with how we sent out the release that may have contributed to your site getting an error. We've fixed it and sent the correct release out to your account, so the update should go smoother for you now.

I hope that helps, please keep me updated. (y)

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Corinne

Member

7 messages 4 likes
#5 Jul 08, 2021

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your prompt reaction (and answer).
I just installed the new release on my site and it was a smoother update indeed.
Thanks again

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