Managing and Customizing Class Types in PushPress

Learn how to manage, organize, and customize class types effectively within your PushPress system, including working with default types and creating custom ones.

Overview of Class Types in PushPress

Class types in PushPress are used to categorize and organize your sessions effectively. These class types can either be default system-defined types (e.g., "General") or custom-created to suit specific needs, such as specialized classes or targeted memberships. The default "General" class type is utilized for:

Catch-all purposes: Categorizing sessions that don't fit other predefined types.
Membership bundles or all-access passes: Granting access across multiple class categories.

Note that the "General" class type is system-defined and cannot be edited or renamed.

Managing Default Class Types

The default "General" class type comes predefined in PushPress and is uneditable. You may notice that the "Edit" option is unavailable for this class type. This is intentional, as it ensures consistency and functionality within the system. If you require a different setup or name, it is recommended to create a new custom class type.

Creating Custom Class Types or Categories

To manage your schedule more effectively and categorize sessions under specialized classifications, you can create custom class types or categories. Follow these steps to create a new category in PushPress:

Navigate to the Core Dashboard, and go to Plans, then select Plan Categories.
Click on Create Plan Category (or use the red "+" button).
Enter a name for your new category. Examples include "Members," "Trials," or "Visitors." Ensure the name is simple and descriptive, as it will appear on public-facing landing pages.
Click Create Category to finalize your new category.
Repeat these steps to add additional categories as needed.

By creating custom categories like "Yoga," "CrossFit," or "Boxing," you can better organize your schedule and ensure that clients can easily find the classes they’re looking for. Custom categories provide flexibility and enhance organization within your scheduling system.

Use Cases for Custom Class Types

Custom class types are especially useful for:

Specialized disciplines: Categorizing classes like "Muay Thai," "Boxing," or "Yoga."
Targeted memberships: Assigning classes to specific groups such as visitors, trial members, or regular gym-goers.
Event-specific setups: Organizing one-off events or workshops under their unique categories.

These use cases demonstrate the customization capabilities in PushPress, allowing you to tailor class categories to meet your business needs.

Conclusion

Understanding and managing class types in PushPress, including default and custom categories, enables you to streamline your scheduling process and better meet your clients' needs. While the 'General' class type serves as a versatile system-default option, creating custom categories allows for greater specificity and organization of your class offerings. By following the guidelines outlined above, you can effectively manage your class types to optimize your scheduling system and improve the user experience.

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