Brian Litzinger Releases Redeemer
Brian Litzinger has released Redeemer for ExpressionEngine 1.6.8. What, precisely, is Redeemer?
Redeemer is the first ExpressionEngine module for managing coupon codes. You can create them from the control panel, and even let users create their own codes based on an action they perform. On Twitter I mentioned I was building this and I got a couple of responses along the lines of “why don’t you just use EE’s built in Weblog to create coupons?” I could have done this, and thought about it, but you can only create a basic coupon code system with EE’s built in features. You won’t be able to easily, if at all, manage the number of times a coupon can be redeemed before it is invalid, limit by the user’s IP address, or member ID. You also won’t be able to generate new codes in the templates, and creating randomized codes would still require an extension or plug-in.
I love these little pocket add-ons for small tasks. Keep on rockin’ Brian. Keep on rockin’.
Posted on Jan 05, 2010 by Kenny Meyers
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Euan — 00:29 on 01.06.2010
Looks very interesting. I implemented a Coupon system using a new weblog in EE and it works for me. Will have a closer look as to how this will work for a subscription based site.
David Millsaps — 08:10 on 01.06.2010
This is very cool, and very cool that its free. Euan/ others whats a common use for coupon codes on non- e-commerce sites?
Euan — 23:08 on 01.06.2010
David,
My site is subscription based. It’s a 12 month membership and is