The Launch Effect: A WordPress Theme for Viral Launches

Launch Effect Video Tutorial: How to Use PayPal “Buy Now” Feature

Hello Launch Effect community!

Ever since we launched Launch Effect Premium version 2.28, we’ve gotten a handful of questions regarding how to best use the PayPal “Buy Now” button feature. Below is a video tutorial we have put together for you to see how you can sell multiple product options on your product page as well as see how the PayPal feature works in action*.

*Note: Though not included in the tutorial, Launch Effect Premium users can place in a url in the backend for a Thank You page as demonstrated in the following screenshot:

The demopage featured in the tutorial can also be viewed here:  http://demo3.launcheffectapp.com

Cheers,

The Launch Effect Customer Support Team

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Launch Effect 2.28 Released: Introducing PayPal integration

Launch Effect version 2.28 is finally released! We listened to your feedback, and version 2.28 is now built with PayPal integration!

This feature is only available on PREMIUM. View a demo here.

The new PayPal integration enables users to have the option of selling products on their Launch Effect site through PayPal’s “Buy Now” feature. You can now:

• Sell up to 10 product options
• Add the button on any page of your site using the shortcode [le_product]
• Sell your products with any of PayPal’s currency codes
• Set optional tax rates and shipping charges
• Receive payments via PayPal and/or credit card

Once you have Launch Effect Premium version 2.28 installed, just head over to Launch Effect > Designer > Product to check out the new feature. We hope that this integration allows you to have an even more improved experience promoting your organization and services online.

Feel free to reach out to us at our support forum if you run into any issues or have any questions or feedback. Enjoy!

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Launch Effect 2.25 Released: New Background Slideshow Feature, Autoresponder & More!

This newest release is for our users—the smartest, most supportive users in the WordPress community.

Launch Effect 2.25 features two of the most requested features from our support forum: background slideshow (Premium feature) and autoresponder.

We also fine-tuned our jQuery standards and optimized with WordPress 3.5, so we strongly recommend updating to 2.25 (Lite or Premium) to give your visitors the best possible experience.

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Launch Something 2013 Giveaway — Enter to Win a Premium WordPress Theme Bundle & More!

To get you moving on the right track in 2013, we’re giving away some cool prizes, including a Premium WordPress Theme bundle with Launch Effect Premium and DesignCub Portfolio Theme—a forthcoming theme for visual storytellers.

To enter, follow these three simple steps (takes 2 min, tops!):

1. Go to http://contest.launcheffectapp.com
2. Fill out the form and tell us what your launch plans are for 2013
3. Share the link with your friends. The top 3 with the highest referral rate win!

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Launch Effect 2.21 Released: Improvements to Speed, Stability, and SEO!

It’s finally here! We’re happy to introduce Launch Effect Version 2.21—the latest update of our theme with major enhancements to speed, stability, and SEO.

In a nutshell, we made some key robustness fixes, tweaks to the theme’s responsive styling, and game-changing improvements to the way you can manage your site’s meta data (pro tip: install Yoast’s WordPress SEO Plugin). All these new changes are available on both Lite and Premium versions.

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We’re hiring! Launch Effect is looking for a talented team player to join our small but spry Support Team.

This is a part-time, remote position that’ll require strong development chops, clear and friendly communication skills, and a well-rounded knowledge of all things WordPress.

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