Core Customer Support, FAQ, & Everything Needed to Manage Core
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Core | Why did you guys build PushPress?
Migration
Help Documentation for Member Migration from another platform
Core | Onboarding Overview
Core | Data we can Import
Core | Migration - Exporting Member DataExporting member data
Core | Migration From Another PlatformEasily migrate your active member list from another platform to PushPress
Core | Migrating Appointment SessionsMoving to PushPress and members have appointments credits? Let's be sure to get those on profile for the customers to use.
Core | Canadian Direct Debit Migration
Core | Migration - Export Member List from Previous Software PlatformExporting your member list from your pervious software platform varies but, we're here to help.
Core | Migration FAQsMigrate your members to PushPress - The Complete Gym Management Platform
Setup
Help Documentation for Core Account Set Up
Core | Google Calendar Troubleshooting
Core - Disconnect your Google Calendar
Core | Supported BrowsersAs a general rule, any page behind an Admin or Coach login will work on Google Chrome
Core | Setup - Upload Your LogoUploading your custom logo and setting your main color theme is the easiest way to ensure your business's branding is consistent
Core | Customize Your URL (subdomain)Your URL is the link you and your staff use to log into your system.
Core | Setup - Changing/Updating Your Company NameHow to change the company name that your members and customers see
Core | Invoices - "Auto Close"Auto-Close Open invoices to minimize transaction fees over the billing cycle
Core | Stripe - Bank Connection This is how you get paid!Connect your bank account to Stripe
Core | Staff Access Roles & VisibilityControl Panel (Dashboard) access and visibility is granted based on the staff member's access role
Core | Setup - Apps OverviewOverview of the PushPress App ecosystem
Core | Admin - Can't access accountWhat happens when you cannot access your account (gym owners)
Core | Setup - Update Your PushPress Account Credit Card on FileIf you need to change the Credit Card your monthly PushPress software dues comes from, read this
Core | Sales Tax Set Up & ReportingSetting up sales tax rates and financial reporting in Core
Core - Privacy Policy & Terms of UseAdd a Privacy Policy to allow users to understand your policies.
Core | Hybrid AF - 24 Hour Door Access
Core | Get Started - Shopping List
Calendar & Schedule
Help Documentation for Core Account Calendar & Class Set Up
Core | Events - Cancel RegistrationHow to cancel the registration of someone for one of your events.
Core | Calendar - Embed Public Calendar LinkHow to use URL parameters to embed on your website.
Core | Calendar Class Types - Create, Edit or DeleteCalendar type allows you to restrict specific class access by membership
Core Calendars | Create Locations - Add, Edit and DeleteHow to create Physical and Virtual Locations for your classes
Core | Calendar - Create a classAdd a class to your PushPress Calendar
Core | Class - Attendance Caps and RegistrationSome gyms need to cap attendance for classes. Find out how to set that up correctly here.
Core | Calendar - Edit a ClassEditing a class
Core | Members - Add to a class via Control PanelRegister or check-in a member via the Control Panel
Core | Classes - Who signed up?Find out who has reserved a class
Core | Creating a CourseHow to create a series of classes with start and end date, aka 'Course'
Core | Create an EventHow to create an event
Core | Creating a Team EventCreate a Team Event, sell it to members and non-members
Core | Create Event DiscountsSometimes you might want to offer your members a discount for an event you are doing.
Core | Events - Sell Registration or Share LinkFind the link to get your event seen
Core | WaitlistHere is a breakdown of what waitlisting does, how it works, and how your members will use it in the member app.
Core | Calendar Overview
Core | Open GymYou may want to add a check-in option for an open gym type of class where it could span multiple hours of the day or available 24/7.
Core | Classes - Configuring Registration WindowSet the parameters around when members can and can't reserve a spot in class
Plans - Create, Sell & Discount
Help Documentation for Core Account Plan/Membership Set Up
Core | Plans - Create a ChallengeChallenges can be created and purchased through PushPress.
Core | Plans - Editing PlansSo, you want to edit a plan that is already created...and may already have members? Here's what you can do.
Core | Landing Pages - Credit Card or ACHMember choice - Credit Card or ACH
Core | Plans - Landing Page Leverage*Here at PushPress, we love our Landing Pages.
Quick, friction free sign ups from FREE trials to Paid Memberships
Core | Set up - Sign Up and Reserve a Spot in Class, RedirectWhen selling a plan online, you may want to redirect a member to schedule a class
Core | Members - Sub-accounts (adding families or couples)Sub-accounts are used to link parents, children, or couples together to share billing information
Core | Landing Pages - The New Member ExperienceHere's what the experience will be for a new member at your gym
Core | Upgrade/Downgrade Member planUpgrading or Downgrading a members plan can be done in a few simple steps.
Core | Plans - Free or Paid Trial
Core | Plan CategoriesCreate plan categories to keep more organization to your plans
Core | Plans - Create PlansGeneral overview on best practices for Plan setup
Core | Plans & Events - Connect to Website
Core | Plans - 4 Week and Bi-Weekly Billing Cycles + ImplementationNo more monthly memberships? Here is how you set up different billing cycles in PushPress Core.
Core | Plans - Pre-Sale or Session Start DateSell a Plan with a specific start date
Core | Plans - ProrateProrating a member's plan to charge for part of the month
Core | Plan - StatusWhat each Plan Status means
Core | Plan - CancellationHow To Cancel a Member's Plan
Core | Drop-ins - Best PracticesBest Practice for Drop-ins
Core | Plans - Pause MembershipHow to pause member's plan
Core | Delete a PlanHow to delete a plan
Core | Plans - Adjust Billing DateEdit the billing date on a member's plan
Core | Plans - Change Billing MethodYou can change the payment type for any recurring plan from cash to card at anytime before the next bill date
Core | Plan DiscountsCreating, applying, and providing discounts for plans
Core | Plans - Gift a MembershipHow to sell a Membership as a Gift
Core | Plans - Check-In RestrictionsWhen do restricted plan counts reset?
Core | Plans - Yearly Fee Gym MaintenanceYearly Charge for Maintenance
Core | Plans - Monthly Recurring Plan OptionsTypical month to month membership class, CrossFit, GPP, Yoga, Barbell Club, Strength & Conditioning can all fall under this setup
Core | Punchcard PlansCreate Punchcards for Specific Amounts of Visits on a Plan.
Core | Plans - Roll Out a Price IncreaseIts time to raise your rates. Now what?
Core | Plans - On-ramp, Fundamentals, Foundations, etc.Plan to sell for small groups to get them ready for main class.
Core | Plans - Free Class or Fitness AssessmentIf you have free class or appointment to get prospects in the door, here is the recommended way to set that up.
Core | Creating a Hold FeeYou may want to charge someone a monthly fee while their membership is on hold, here is how to do that.
Core | Plans - Punchcard Adding/Removing PunchesAdjust the amount of punches on a Punchcard plan
Core | Plan - Summer Camp Set upSetting up, selling, and managing summer camp
Creating Classes with Start and End DateSet up a class that begins and ends on predetermined dates. Most helpful with Bootcamps, Short Courses, or Kids Camps
Core | Plans - Sell onlineThe following articles discuss how to find the landing page links and the second one discusses how to embed them into your site.
Core - Embedding Landing PagesiFrame a Plan Landing Page or your schedule in your website
Core | Hybrid PlansCombine monthly class plans with appointment credit allocations
Core | Landing Pages - OverviewHelp Docs to support use of Landing Pages
People
Help Documentation for Member & Staff Support
Core | What is the new member experience? (Member Journey)Here's what the experience will be for a new member at your gym
Core | Staff - Assigning Members and LeadsHow to assign a member or lead to one of your staff
Core | Lead - Referred byFind where the lead was generated from
Core | Members - Sub-account TroubleshootingCommon issues and questions about sub-accounts
Core | Promote or Demote StaffEasily promote or demote staff members and assign access roles using their core profile
Core | Check in - Coach Check-in Options
Core | Members - Assigning Sub Accounts & Member App AccessSub Accounts can access their own account on the member app
Core | Members - Add a New Member + Add a PlanThere are multiple way to add members into your system. Here's a breakdown of the different methods
Core | Member - Logins
Core | Members - PasswordsMembers will use their password to log into the Member App and can authenticate for purchases in the Store App set to Kiosk mode
Core | Staff - Changing PasswordHow to change or update a staff member's password
Core | Add a Staff Member
Core - Adding Control Panel access to staff membersDisable Control Panel access for Coaches
Core | Members - Check-In History
Core | Members - Check InsCheck in Your Members to Make Decisions for your Business
Core | Leads - Auto - Assigning To A CoachHow to generate a Lead Generation Landing Page for each coach.
Core | Leads - Merge Fields and How to Use ThemUsing the Redirect URL to pass data
Core | Members - Merge MemberWhen you have duplicate accounts, you should probably merge them.
Core | Lead - Adding a Credit CardAdding a credit card to a lead
Core | Profile HeadshotsHow Members/Admins/Staff can add a headshot
Core | Member Status TagDetailed rules on how Lead, Member, Ex-Member and Non-Member status are assigned to people
Core | Members - SearchHow to search for a specific member
Core | Attendance - Check-in CountKeep tabs and find out how many check-ins each member has
Core | Cancelled Members - Download a ListView your cancelled subscriptions.
Communications
Help Documentation for Core Account Communications
Core - Test emails
Core - Testing Lead Capture Form
Core - System emailsHere is the list of Automatic system emails and what action triggers each email along with who the email is sent to.
Core | Email or Text MembersOptions for how to Email or Text members
Core | Email 'Reply to" AddressWho does the 'Reply To' email get sent to
Core | Lead NotificationsWho gets email notifications anytime a lead is generated
Core | Edit system automated emails
Core | Emails - Enable/Disable SystemNow you can choose which auto generated system emails are sent out to members and staff.
Core | Calendar - Cancel or Delete A Class and How to Notify Members
Core | Email - StatusWhat it means when an email status shows "Unsent"
Core | Emails - AutomaticFind out what automatic emails get sent to who
Payments
Help Documentation for Core Account Payments
Core - Canada ACSS on Landing PageUsing Direct Debit from a landing page
Core | Stripe - Bank Account ChangeHow to change the bank account your member payments from PushPress go into.
Core | Australia Direct DebitDirect Debit allows you to capture a member's banking information for direct debit.
Core | Member Alert - Managing The Extra Invoices CreatedWith the shift from adding plan Subscriptions to Invoices, there might be some data clean up that needs to be done
Core | International Debit for Europe (SEPA)Adding International Debit to your Core account.
Core | ACH - Payment FailuresWhat happens when an ACH payment is returned as failed?
Core | ACH - Update Bank AccountIf a member's bank information changes, or they wish to just switch to use a different bank.
Core | Split PaymentsHow to set up a class/event with a split payment
Core | Why Am I Not Receiving Deposits?If you have not received deposits according to your regular schedule, use the steps below to get that fixed.
Core | ACH - How To EnableACH is an alternative payment method the can be used in place of credit cards. This involves direct debits from a customer's bank account.
Core | Payments - Charge FailedEvery now and again a Credit Card will get declined. Here is what to do.
Core | ACH - Cost, Fees and Benefits
Core | Payments - Recording Future InvoiceYou may have someone who wants to pay for their membership for the next few months
Core | ACH - Process a RefundBecause ACH transactions are not instant, there is a delay in the ability to process a refund.
Core | Payments - Collecting OverdueHow to get collect payments that are overdue
Core | Failed PaymentsWhen an invoice or transaction fails, system actions and alerts are triggered. This is what happens.
Core | ACH Migration ModeHow to bulk request ACH bank info from leads, non-members, and members all at one time.
Core | Payments - InvoicingWhat it is, what has changed, and why invoicing in the first place?
Core | ACH - Verify Bank AccountsEasily allow your customers to verify their bank account as part of the sign up process
Core - Credit Cards Payment Options | Processing Fees
Core | Stripe Payment Processor = BestReasons why Stripe is currently the only Merchant Processor we integrate with
Core | Credit Cards - Re-activate Old / PreviousSometimes a member wants to use an old card on file. Here's how to switch the card on file with a previously used credit card
Core | Stripe - Transfers (How soon will I get my money?)How long will it take to get your Stripe transfers
Core | Credit Card - Process a RefundYou can issue a full or partial refund for any credit card transaction in the Control Panel.
Core | Can I use my own credit card processor?
Core | ACH - Start GuideACH payments made easy.
Core | Find active paying membersWith a few button clicks you can find your active paying members
Core | Credit Card - Updating or AddingMultiple options depending on if you want them to do it remotely or you have them in person with the card
Core | Stripe - Can I link two accounts to PushPress?You may have different revenue streams that you want to go to different Stripe accounts
Core | Flex Fee FAQsHere are some commonly asked questions about Flex Fee
Core | How to Set Up Flex FeeHow to set up your Flex Fee
Core | What can a member do if they miss a payment and are in Alert Status?Here are the actions your clients can take if they have a late payment.
Core | International Debit for CanadaAdding International Debit for Canada to your Core account.
Appointments
Help Documentation for Core Account Appointments
Core | Appointments System OverviewRecurring billing or recurring booking, PushPress Appointments has you covered
Core | Appointment Types - Details, Staff, Availability & NotificationsThe new Appointment system can create multiple appointment types with different default availability and staff members.
Core | Appointments Landing Pages - Link to Website & Free First AppointmentThe steps below will guide you to the links needed to be able to offer appointment purchase and sing up on your website.
Core | Appointments - PayrollHow to track your staff payroll for appointments using the Appointment system.
Core | Appointments - Creating and using PackagesLet's take a look at how to create a sell appointment packages.
Core | Appointments - Buy Credits and Book Appointment For clientPurchase and book appointment or just add a package
Core | Appointments - View CalendarQuick look at different views you can select from on the appointment calendar for staff
Core | Appointments - Book Appointment with Landing PagesSell Appointments online with Landing pages.
Core | Appointments - View Member Appointment HistoryHere is how you can view a full history of appointments sold, booked, and attended for a member.
Core | Appointments - Staff Hours & AvailabilityAdd windows of availability for your booking appointments with staff
Core | Recurring Appointment BookingBook recurring appointments with or without available credits.
Core | Appointments - Book Multiple SessionsSee a client each week or want to book multiple appointments at once? Let's go!
Core | Recurring Appointment Booking FAQFind answers to commonly asked questions about recurring appointment booking from Core
Core | Appointment Calendar ViewChange the appointment calendar view to increase functionality and productivity
Core | Appointment Member Status TagApply a member status tag to your appointment clients who do not have a membership plan.
Payroll
Help Documentation for Core Account Payroll
Core | Pay Multiple Staff Members For The Same ClassOn occasion, you might need to pay multiple staff members for the same class. Here is how to ensure each coach gets paid correctly.
Core | Payroll ActivationHow to turn on the Payroll feature to keep track of all pay types for staff
Core | Setting up staff pay ratesHow to set your pay structure for Classes, Appointments and Assigned Clients for each staff member
Core | Staff Check-In PayAdd additional pay to class rates - maxing out class attendance, needing incentives or giving more than a high five,
Core | Managing PayrollConceptually how this all works, and how to pay staff
Product Sales
Help Documentation for Core Account Product Sales
Core | Products - "Over Cost" DiscountsLearn how to use "over cost" discounts to sell products to your staff
Core | Product - Pre-OrdersHigh level explanation on how to use and benefits of the Pre-Order system
Core | Adding & Managing ProductsAdd your products and pricing to the Staff App (Kiosk) through your PushPress dashboard.
Core | Products - Charge a Member for ProductHow to charge a member for a Product
Core | Products - T-shirt sizesAdd product options to each product
Reports
Help Documentation for Core Account Reporting
Core | Late Cancel / No Show ChargeCreate a charge for members who late cancel or no show.
Core | Reports - Two Brain BusinessAll the data you'll need to track your business metrics
Core | Reports - Best report for bookkeeperAn overview of the best reports for monthly accounting
Core | Reports - DepositsUse this report to see upcoming and past deposits made into your account from Stripe
Core | BirthdaysFind out who's Birthday is coming up.
Core | Report - Product SalesHow to read the product sales report
Core | Reports - TransactionsHow to read the transaction report
Core | Reports - Membership ChurnThe Membership Churn Report uses Machine Learning to show users who are likely to cancel their membership.
Core - Engagement ReportThis report operates as a dashboard where you can get an overview of how check-ins and cancellations are performing for classes and members.
Digital Documents
Help Documentation for Core Account Digital Documentation
Core | Documents - Insert Members Name (or other variables)Customize the Document with personal variables
Core | Documents - Setting up a Par-QHow to include your Par-Q inside of a digital document
Core | Documents - List of All Signed & Not SignedSee Members Signed and Unsigned
Bulk Re-Request to be Signed
Core | Document - Manually Email Request Link to SignMembers get an email automatically, but just incase you want to resend it
Core | Digital Documents OverviewOverview on how to set up documents to sign. Including Waivers, Policies, Rental agreements and Contracts
Core | Documents - Waiver SetupInstructions on setting up a Waiver to be signed by all members
Core | Documents - Membership ContractsInstructions on setting up and attaching a Contract to a Plan or Discount
Core | Documents - Waivers for KidsA couple of methods for child specific legal documents
Core | Document - Add CheckboxesSlow the Scroll - Show verifiable intent by requiring the member to check a box for acknowledgement
App Integrations
Help Documentation for Core Account External App Integrations
Core | Workout Tracking with ResultsWant to maximize your members' performance, try workout tracking!
Core | Distributing Track Workouts
Core | Track OverviewA tool to organize and distribute your daily workouts
Core | SugarWOD IntegrationHow to enable SugarWOD and what it does
Core | SlackThe Slack integration pushes real-time notifications from PushPress.
Core | Track Definitions
Core | AcuityHow to enable Acuity and what it does
Core | MailchimpHow to connect your PushPress account to Mailchimp
Core | Integration - orttoSet-up, 6 example scenarios, data we send and lead page data capture
Core | Pro Coach PluginUse the Pro Coach Plugin to control how you pay your staff, based on % of client revenue.
Core | HSN Nutrition ReportThe HSN App was developed to give you insights into your nutrition program backed by data.
Core | Google AnalyticsAdd your analytics tracking ID to monitor traffic on key sections of your PushPress system and PushPress site.
Core | Workout Tracking Gotchas
Core | Zapier - Data, Pairing & Triggers
Core - Autopilot: How to capture data from your Lead PagesUse Autopilot to manage your Lead Page funnel
Core - How to connect PushPress to Zapier and other 3rd party applications
Core | Employee Reimbursement Invoices
Core | Facebook - Busting the Cache
Core | Staff Support & TrainingHaving educated Coaches and staff is vital to success and we are here to provide support.
Core | Create Gift Certificates to SellCreating a gift card, or gift certificate is a great way for friends and family to purchase for their friends fitness journey. Here's how
Core - How to get your 1099-K from StripeLog into your Stripe dashboard to download your 1099-K for taxes
Core | Consistency Awards Notifications
Core | Using a Bar Code ScannerAn alternate to using the check-in app is a USB bar code scanner connected to a computer