Design and development of a membership and credit-based platform
Location: New York, USA
Aftercare: Hosting, support and maintenance
Design of UX and UI
Creation and implementation of the site
Member portal with payment gateway
Providing aftercare and support
Overview
ReaderVerified offers a brand new way for up and coming and established authors to receive Amazon-verified reviews for their published books. The platform has a credits structure which enables authors to receive reviews after they review another author’s book via the platform. The basis of the technology is an integrated WordPress site with CiviCRM and a dedicated memberzone for the authors to manage their books, personal information as well as access member-only resources.
The challenge: a platform that handles complex processes
ReaderVerified needed a new platform that could handle several complex requirements and ensure a smooth experience for authors who use the platform. These include:
- A credit-based review system that tracks which authors have reviewed books
- An author only area where members can manage their books, keep track of credits and personal details
- Seamless integration between the WordPress site and CiviCRM to manage memberships, communications and transactions
- Easy access to member-only resources such as guides, templates and industry insights
- A scalable architecture to support growth as the community of authors expands
I contacted BrightMinded with a wish list of wants, needs, and desires for ReaderVerified. John Mooren and his team at BrightMinded not only met my expectations but often suggested solutions I would not have discovered on my own.
Solution: combining WordPress, CiviCRM and creating a dedicated memberzone for ReaderVerified.
BrightMinded implemented a unique solution for ReaderVerified on the foundation of WordPress and CiviCRM to provide a modern and smooth user experience.
The WordPress site has been customised to be fully responsive, optimised for both desktop and mobile users. The SEO and GEO friendly foundation ensure discoverability for up and coming as well as established authors. CiviCRM has been integrated to manage memberships, track author profiles, credits and activity. Email communications, credit updates and review confirmations are automated while sensitive member data is stored securely in compliance with best practices and data protection laws.
The memberzone provides a dedicated author dashboard where users can manage their books and monitor their credit balances, see reviews they’ve given or received and access member-only resources.
The credit-based review system automates the tracking of credits when authors review books. Author dashboards update in real-time, providing a transparent and engaging system that encourages active participation and strengthens the community of ReaderVerified.
The results:
The brand new platform delivers a host of benefits for ReaderVerified and its members, including:
- Streamlined user experience for authors who manage their books, reviews and credits all in one central place
- Reduced administrative workload with automated workflows for membership and credit tracking activities
- Scalability as more authors join, ensuring long-term sustainability
- Increased discoverability on search engines, helping new authors find the platform
- Enhanced engagement from members who receive access to exclusive content
Everyone I have engaged with at BrightMinded has individually made ReaderVerified a more attractive, engaging, and user-friendly experience for members. The BrightMinded team takes great pride in its work, and it shows in spades.
Conclusion
ReaderVerified is a smooth, secure and engaging platform for authors who are looking to obtain Amazon-verified reviews and want to be part of the writer community. Thanks to the technology foundation, the platform is a one stop hub for authors to manage their reviews and connect with fellow authors while growing as professionals.
