Admiral Transact: Checkout And Account Management Overview
Admiral’s Transact Product Provides A Seamless, All-In-One Solution For Publishers To Manage Digital Subscriptions, Donations, And Gifting. This Guide Walks Through The User Experience (UX) For Visitors Interacting With The Checkout And Account Management Interface.
Starting the Checkout Process
When a visitor decides to support a publisher, the journey typically begins on a dedicated "Subscribe" or marketing page.
- Triggering the Interface: Clicking a call-to-action such as Join Now launches the Admiral window directly on the site.
- Unified Experience: This single interface handles both the Checkout process and Account Management.
- Existing Users: Users with an existing account can log in immediately.
- New Users: Visitors without an account will be prompted to create one before proceeding to payment.
Key Checkout Features
Once a user is logged in, the Checkout UX displays specific offer information configured within the Admiral dashboard. The process includes several specialized options:
1. Processing Fee Offsets
Publishers have the option to pass transaction processing fees onto users. This allows visitors to offset the cost of the transaction so the publisher receives the full intended amount.
2. Gifting Subscriptions
Users can purchase subscriptions on behalf of another individual.
- Customization: The buyer can select a specific duration for the gift.
- Scheduling: The delivery of the gift can be scheduled for a specific time and date.
3. Integrated Payment Technology
To keep the process as simple as possible, Admiral integrates with embedded payment technologies based on the user's device:
- Pay with Chrome (Google Pay).
- Apple Pay.
- Stored Methods: Returning users can store and manage multiple payment options on their account for faster checkout.
Finalizing the Purchase
After selecting a payment method, the user proceeds to the final step:
- Confirmation: A confirmation message is displayed to the user to verify the transaction.
Access: Upon completion, the user is automatically granted access to their subscription content.