Using the User Item Module in Divi Membership

The User Item module in Divi Membership is a versatile tool designed to display specific user information within your website. This module is particularly useful for creating user profiles, enhancing user lists, or adding personalized touches such as welcoming logged-in users. Below is a detailed guide on how to configure and utilize the User Item module effectively.

User Item Module

The user item module allows you to display information from the users profile. This could be used on a single page, User List layout.

Main Options

Main

• User Type: Choose the category of users for which the information should be displayed.
  • Current User: Displays information about the user currently interacting with the post. Useful for user lists or profile pages.
  • Logged In User: Shows details of the user currently logged into the site. Ideal for personalizing greetings or user-specific content.
  • Author of the Post: Useful for displaying information about the user who authored a post, particularly on blogs or content-heavy sites.
• Item Type: Select the type of information to display about the user.
  • User Meta: Displays metadata such as name, email, etc.
  • Profile Link: Adds a clickable link to the user's profile.
  • ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) Field: Show custom data from ACF fields.
  • Membership Plan: Details the membership plan associated with the user. Select the membership plan to show
  • Custom Meta: For displaying any other custom metadata associated with users.
• HTML Tag: Choose the HTML tag that best fits the content's semantic importance on the page.

Prefix/Suffix

• Prefix Text: Enter text to appear before the user item content. This could be a greeting or a label.
• Suffix Text: Enter text to appear after the user item content. This is useful for appending additional details or clarifications.

Visibility

• Visibility: Set whether all visitors or only logged-in users can see the content.
• What to do when empty value?Specify the action to take if the chosen user item has no value. Options might include displaying default text or hiding the element entirely.

Layout Options

1. Make Inline: Toggle this to display the module inline with other elements, which can be useful for creating compact, seamless layouts.
2. Enable Max Word Count: Limit the number of words displayed in the user item content to keep layouts tidy and focused.
   1. Max Word Count: Specify the maximum number of words to display.
   2. Max Word Count Ending: Set a text or character to indicate the truncation of the content, such as an ellipsis (...).

Additional Tips

1. Consistency: Maintain a consistent format for displaying user information across your site to ensure a cohesive user experience.
2. Privacy: Be cautious with the personal information displayed publicly. Always ensure that your usage complies with privacy policies and regulations
3. Customization: Take advantage of the module's flexibility to enhance user profiles or lists with useful and engaging information.
4. Testing: Regularly test the visibility and display settings, especially when making changes to user roles or information.

By configuring the User Item module according to these guidelines, you can enhance your Divi Membership site with dynamic, personalized content that engages and informs your users effectively.