How do you add Social Logins on Your WordPress Website

Jul 12, 2024

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You've put in a lot of energy, time and passion in creating the ideal user experience for your customers.

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However, there's an aspect of the user journey that often frustrates your admins and your users. And this happens in the middle of your membership site.

    This is the log-in process.

If you struggle with organizational issues () Logging in typically involves:

  • making various attempts at remembering the password/email combination,
  • failing,
  • following the lost password labyrinth,
  • feeling frustrated at having to come up with a new unique password

And at any point during this process there's a good likelihood that we'll get bogged down to the point of bailing altogether.

If you're a site administrator for a membership If you're not maximizing the potential for sales and engagement and you're at risk of losing customers, and this is due to an issue that's completely out of your hands.

Until now.

The Social Login Add-on

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By installing this Add-on Social Login plugin, you enable your users to hop on your site using their current social media profiles including Facebook, Google, or Twitter.

No more fussing over forgotten passwords. Today, you'll be able to access them via your virtual doors as quickly and hassle-free as possible.

This feature can streamline visitors to login, improve security, and reduce the burden on your support staff.

Do you want to offer your guests a an easier ride? Let's get this all up and running!

Why Use Social Logins?

If you've managed any site, you're aware of the hurdles that traditional login systems face - user abandonment and password fatigue being just the tip of the iceberg.

Let's discuss the way that social logins can assist both your customers and your company.

Less passwords, fewer problems

So, why put up an obstacle for their return, by requiring them to use a different password?

Here's a clear way to solve the problem: fewer passwords to remember.

When users can log in through their accounts on social media, they reduce the number of passwords that they have to keep track of.

Some users might have a password management program in order to resolve this issue however it is a problem even when they log in on a new device.

If you make it easy to access your site through social logins, visitors are more likely to return to your site knowing they can access it at any time on any device.

Trusted and Secure

Familiarity breeds comfort.

When visitors can sign in using their social media accounts, they're tapping into the system that they're already familiar with and regularly use on different sites.

Screenshot of Zapier social login options

This level of familiarity helps reduce hesitation and increase the likelihood of them engaging on your site.

This trust transfers to your site, which makes users feel safer.

They feel reassured knowing they're connected to a trusted connection they are confident in.

Less Admin

It's not fun to have to handle the reset of passwords or account retrieval Do you think?

Social logins keep these nuisances at bay by offering alternative ways to sign into your account.

This allows your support staff to tackle other issues that are more urgent, while keeping your customers satisfied and active.

Robust Security

Utilizing the security systems of big players like Facebook and Google can mean you're benefiting from some of the most sophisticated technology available.

The transparency of data handling using social logins can reassure users.

They see their information does not disappear into the dark and being handled by platforms they already trust. This helps build trust in your site and promotes its use and deeper engagement.

Social logins provide a myriad of advantages that make them a desirable option for companies looking to increase its website's accessibility as well as ease of use.

When you integrate this feature, you're enriching your users their overall experience.

The Benefits to Your Bottom Line

What do you think about how all of these benefits lead to success for your business?

A Boost in Lifetime Value for Members

In simple terms, happy customers stick around for more.

A user-friendly login process makes it easier for members to log in and interact more often.

What this means is that you will have a better satisfaction rate for customers as satisfied members are more likely to maintain their accounts on your website every month.

Increased Conversion Rates on Upsells and Cross-Sells

When your clients are staying with you for longer periods of time, they'll be more inclined to explore additional offerings.

This means more opportunities for your subscribers to interact deeply in your posts and learn about higher membership tiers or additional items and services.

This can lead to increased profits and a higher amount of revenue per customer!

Reduction in Support Costs

A shorter time spent doing password resets means your support team is free to focus on other tasks.

In reducing login issues, it is possible to reduce support ticket costs and save on customer service expenses, allowing you to free up your resources to use in other areas of your business.

In short, this small but easy enhancement to your WordPress website can create a surprising difference to your members' experience and your profits.

How to enable Social Logins to Your WordPress Membership Website

We've gone over the the reasonss and now it's time to find out how it's possible to add social logins to your site with .

This Social Login add-on is available for Pro plans. If you're an existing customer on a lower-level plan and want to upgrade, do so by clicking the "Change Plan" link on your page on your account.

1. Install the Social Login Add-on

Locate your Social Login extension and click Install Add-on.

After installation, after installation, click to activate, and a New social Login selection will show in your menu.

2. Enable Your Social Providers

The time has come to connect the social networks you've chosen to your website.

Go to > Social Login and click on the initial social networks you wish to set up, such as, Facebook.

Then check the box labeled Allowing the Facebook Provider.

The procedure for enabling every social network is slightly distinct, however you can get clear step-by-step instructions on every one by following the links below

Repeat this process for any number of social media providers you wish.

3. Check Out Your New Sign In Buttons On Your Login Page

Automatically adds social buttons to the login page of each of the providers you have installed.

Social Logins as they appear on a ReadyLaunch™ login page

Note that before using social logins, members should have an account created on your website.

If the email that they use to sign up for your account on the website corresponds to the one used on the account on social media, the two accounts will be automatically connected when they use the social login button for the first time.

If the emails of the two aren't exactly the exact same, then they'll need connect them manually. It's a good thing that it's easy...

4. Take a look at the Connect/Disconnect buttons on Your Members' Account Page

Once you've enabled a social provider and enable the Social Login add-on also automatically creates connect and disconnectbuttons on your members' account page.

Social Login Connect Disconnect buttons

The buttons allow your members with different emails to join their social accounts to your membership website.

5. (Optional) Add Social Login Buttons to Any Webpage On Your Site.

So, as you've already learned this add-on, Social Login add-on can automatically include social login buttons to your account's page.

They'll also be included whenever you enter the shortcode for login to your site's page:

[mepr-login-form use_redirect="true"]

Additionally, you can add the social login buttons to any webpage using this shortcode:

[_social_login_buttons]

Also, add connect and disconnect buttons using this shortcode:

[_social_connect_disconnect]

In the end, there are many options for integrating social logins into your website to make the user experience as seamless as possible.

Conclusion

It's vital for your business to keep up-to-date with the latest trends to make life easier for your users.

Features such as social logins make registration and assure the users that their personal information is safe, building the trust of your customers and ensuring their loyalty.

Maintaining user-friendly features on your site goes beyond simply staying current with technology. Your site is focusing on your visitors' needs and ensuring users have a positive experience every time they visit your site.

 Ready to simplify the login process for your members?

Why wait to improve your website's user-friendliness and gain the advantages for your business since the answer is only a few clicks from your fingertips?

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