Zocku Owners' Network

Several networks have successfully implemented the new C&B Member Billing system into their networks. We have however found a small problem affected owners of custom domains. 

When you come to enter the Content URL into the Add Fee section of ClickandBuy, the admin center will provide you with :

http://yournetwork.zocku.com/action/billing/clickandbuy 

address whereas you actually need to use your custom domain:

http://www.youtnetwork.com/action/billing/clickandbuy

This will ensure that accounts are correctly created. Sorry for confusion!
Have questions about member billing 2.0 and how you can require people to pay for video access? Contact support@zocku.com! 


 

Hello Zocku Owners!

From today onwards, anyone who registers to join to your network will be required to verify their E-mail address upon registration. This means that they won't be able to log in until they have done so.

It's a quick process - all they have to do is head to their E-mail Inbox and click the link provided. This is to ensure that all network owners have an up-to-date, accessible database of their members contact information. It will also really improve the delivery rate when you send a 'mass message' to all your members. Nice!

As always - comments/queries/issues can be send to our friendly staff at support@zocku.com. Thanks.

So you've created your SocialGO network, but haven't quite got things the way you want them?  You're struggling to get the design to look just right?  Or maybe you're struggling to get a layout that works best for your members? 

Don't worry! The GO Setup & Design Widget is just for you.  For $349.99 one time fee the design and tech team that developed SocialGO will do it all for you.  They will design a network logo, create a professional network look and configure the layout and settings of your network to suit your needs.  They will also set-up member subscriptions (if you have taken the Member Billing Option) and help you setup Google advertising and Analytics for you on your network so you can make money and track your members.  Included in the price is up to 10 hours of design & layout time which has to be used within 2 months of buying the widget.  Plus you get a widget and/or theme up to the value of $50 included. 

Upon purchase of this widget, an account manager will be in touch with you within one working day to get the ball rolling.  If you have any questions please contact support@zocku.com.

To buy the Go Setup & Design Widget please go to your Admin Centre http://my.zocku.com and click on the Widget Tab.

Note: We can not do any custom development work with the API as part of the GO Setup & Design service, but are happy to recommend professionals that will.

Are looks everything? Maybe not. But when it comes to getting the most out of your Zocku community, giving your members a professional looking network is important if you want them to stick around.

We've just opened up the Zocku Theme Store - jam packed full of amazing layouts that can be installed in minutes. Network looking a bit shabby? No problem. You can now give your members the slick, professional community experience they deserve. 

Thanks to our friend Ryan from go-themes.com, Zocku networks can now be completely transformed at the click of a button. Take a look at some of his work:

Woody Red


SocialBook


Rainbow

 

Hey there Zocku Owners!

We're happy to announce the release of the long awaited Member Billing 2.0 for all Zocku networks! We've been working hard to integrate our new system with ClickandBuy.com, giving you the power and control that's needed to create a multi-leveled member subscription solution. Monetizing your network has never been so easy!

You now have the ability to charge people to access premium areas within your site, which is a fantastic way to generate serious revenue and upsell your members from a 'Free' to a 'Paid' account. Want to give your members access to a free trial? No problem! Member Billing 2.0 gives you the chance to provide a 'try before you buy' offer within in your Zocku network, while the system supports multiple billing providers and accepts more forms of currency than ever before.

Impressed? Want to know how to get started?

If you don't have Member Billing already installed, head over to the 'Change My Plan' section in the Admin Centre to activate it. If you already have it, you'll need to head over to the 'Membership Billing' section and click 'Upgrade'.

You can then set up your system and integrate it with ClickandBuy.com using this step-by-step tutorial:


If you're a bit stuck, or just have a question, remember support@zocku.com is always here for you. Happy networking!

Want to get started? Here's how:

1) Log in to your admin centre (http://my.zocku.com) and head over to the Widget Store to grab Twitter Connect.

2) Move on over to the Layout Manager and find the newly installed widget in the 'purchased' section. Drag it over to the main admin column on the left. Once it's there, double click it to open the popup window and leave it open.

3) Now you need to register your network URL with Twitter as an application.  Don't worry! It's easier than it looks. Go to Twitter.com and log in to your account. Then visit the following link and click 'Register a New Application':

http://twitter.com/oauth

4) Fill out the form, guided by the information provided on the widget popup window from your Layout manager. Remember to double check everything when you've finished!

 

5) Once you have completed the twitter.com Application registration process, twitter will show you a number of keys. The only keys we're interested in are the "Consumer Key" and the "Consumer Secret". Paste both of these into the widget popup window.

Click "Save" and... that's it! A button will appear under the Login area of your network that looks like this:

Using this button, your users will be asked to confirm the connection, and will then be able to Login to your network using their Twitter accounts! Amazing!

 

Now that a vibrant community of professional suppliers has grown around SocialGO we plan to launch the SocialGO Pro Service Directory in the very near future. 

The purpose is to connect network owners who have a need with professional suppliers who can solve that need.  The listing will be FREE for pprofessional suppliers that want to list and FREE for network owners to access. 

You can expect to see professional suppliers offering services such as custom development, network moderation, network marketing, affiliate programmes, content management, custom design etc.

The SocialGO Pro Services Directory will initially be found in the Admin Centre of every network next to the Theme Store Tab.  Later it will also be features on SocialGO.com.

If you woud like to list your company or service in the Pro Services Directory, we would be happy to hear from you.  Please email niall@socialgo.com.

The genius folk at Widget Laboratory are really turning them out - professional and highly functional widgets that add power and steam to your networks.

The newest widgets include TabDoctor, FootDoctor, LabAffiliate, and LabArcade V2.