The Problem Every Salon Owner Faces
Salon and day spa owners love predictable recurring revenue. Selling a $79/month VIP membership guarantees cashflow during slow weeks. But managing bookings manually — checking who is a paid member, applying coupon codes, and preventing non-members from booking free slots — quickly overwhelms front desk staff.
The Two-Plugin Architecture
Instead of hiring custom software developers, you can connect two battle-tested plugins: Paid Memberships Pro (for subscription billing and membership levels) and Amelia Booking (for staff schedules, service duration, and appointment calendars).
Step 1: Configure Your Subscription Tiers in PMPro
Create membership levels such as "Silver Tier" ($49/month) and "Gold VIP" ($99/month). Ensure you configure the recurring billing frequency and payment gateways (Stripe or offline bank transfers).
Step 2: Assign WordPress User Roles to Membership Tiers
By default, PMPro assigns members to designated roles or tags. Amelia can read user roles directly. In Amelia Settings > Roles & Permissions, define custom pricing rules or discounts tied to specific roles.
Step 3: Test the Customer Experience
Always test with a test customer account in an incognito window. Ensure non-logged-in visitors see standard retail pricing, while logged-in VIP members automatically see discounted appointment rates on the booking calendar.
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