One of my items is a downloadable MP3. The user has the choice to order a hard copy of the album or download it. If they select to download the item, how can I redirect them to the URL or email them a link to download the .mp3. Not all notification emails should include the download url (if they've requested a hard copy).
If possible, I'd like to limit them to one download so they can't just share the url with other people.
There are a couple parts to this but it can be done. I would use the PluginBuddy S3 URLs plugin from iThemes (not affiliated):
http://ithemes.com/free-wordpress-plugins/s3/
That will allow you to create a download link which is only good for a period of time. That will cut down on the sharing of the link and giving other's access to the file.
For the choice of "download" or "hard copy" do you want that information in their notification email, or in the confirmation which is displayed after successful form submission? We can modify either one (the notification email, or the confirmation text) based on their choice of hard copy or download, but we need to know which one so we can help you with the correct code. Thank you.
You should also be able to use conditional shortcodes on the confirmation and notifications based on selection:
Conditional Shortcodes in your notification will allow you to do that.
Something like:
[gravityforms action="conditional" merge_tag="{Type:1}" condition="is" value="download"]
LINK TO DOWNLOAD
[/gravityforms]
ok, I'm finally going to work on this.
Chris, thanks for the PluginBuddy S3 URLs plugin - that's exactly what I'm looking for. I plan on having just a download option for now. I'd like the user to pay $5 to paypal and then receive an email with this download URL (only good for a period of time). Thank you!
Do you have enough information in the topic, especially from David, to pull this off now, or do you need help with any piece of it?
Louis, we don't handle support via email. However, with a developer license, you have access to priority support. Or you can post in the forums here and we'll be happy to help where we can.
I guess the only thing I need help with is sending the email (with a link) once the PayPal is received. I have the form and paypal set up and I also have the PluginBuddy S3 URLs plugin set up. Just need help with the email part of the process....
On the PayPal feed, there is a check box near the bottom " Send user notification only when payment is received. " Be sure that is checked.
Then, in your user notification area, you should place the S3 URL. I'm not familiar with the configuration of that plugin, but I assume there is some shortcode to get a URL? That is what should be in the user notification area, so that when PayPal payment is received, the user notification goes out with the link to your download.
I don't know of any other plugins which offer unique, expiring download links like that. You should be able to copy the functionality in that plugin, but maybe just host the content on your own server?
One of the other download manager plugins I know of for WordPress handle expiring content like that. Here is one comparison I found: http://www.webdesignlessons.com/5-download-manager-plugins-for-wordpress/
