Subscription issue

#892802
  • Hi,
    I have been a legacy RankMath user, I cant get into the package options to actually see what package we are on.
    l see that the package cost has increased from last year and that we have an option to upgrade but not downgrade! That is very unfair to only provide you with one option!
    With regards to costs, l do not see where the additional is justified as we have not seen any benefits implemented in out package. In fact it has been troublesome at times.

    With the cost of living and business expenses increasing, l would have assumed that your legacy partners and customers would have been of paramount to keep on and looked after.
    But it seems that you are providing more benefits and cost savings to new customers while increasing prices on your existing customers.
    Please see attached your current pricing structure.

    I would have assumed our prices would have stayed the same as opposed to increase.
    Also l would like to see if there is a monthly payment option pls?

    I look forward to a prompt response please as my membership is renewing today and l do not want to be compromised regarding additional charges please

    kind regards Robert

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  • Hello,

    We apologize for the issues you are facing regarding your subscription and the concerns you’ve raised. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.

    Currently, downgrading your subscription is not possible. If you wish to change your plan, we can process a refund for your current subscription, and then you can purchase a new one that fits your needs. Please let us know if you would like us to proceed with the refund.

    Regarding the pricing structure, we understand that changes can be frustrating, especially during challenging economic times. We strive to provide value to all our users, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services.

    As for monthly payment options, we currently do not offer a monthly payment plan; subscriptions are billed annually. However, we encourage you to keep an eye on our updates as we continuously work on enhancing our offerings.

    If you have any further questions or need assistance with your membership renewal, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from our support team will assist you promptly.

    Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to resolving this for you soon!

    This is an automated reply from Rank Math Support Bot. Your ticket has been assigned to a human agent and we will get back to you shortly.

    Hi
    I also see that Findadoula website has been set up with a business subscription while BellyBelly is a pro subscription.
    I believe that both websites should have a pro subscription.

    Can someone from support please address this inconsistency.
    Also the pro subscriptions are considerably less costly than the business subscription, which should not have been executed by the agency managing the development.

    look forward to a timely response, Robert



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    Hello,

    We appreciate your query and we would love to address it.

    1. This decision to increase the prices after almost 3 years is deeply rooted in our commitment to delivering the finest SEO plugin to you. The rationale behind this adjustment includes several factors like: the introduction of innovative features, the assurance of consistent updates, the enhancement of customer support, the fortification of long-term sustainability, and the proactive management of inflation and operational costs.

    For a more comprehensive understanding of these reasons, we’ve provided detailed insights here:
    https://rankmath.com/kb/updated-plugin-prices/

    It’s important to emphasize that this modest price adjustment reflects our dedication to creating a sustainable product. Even with this adjustment, it’s worth noting that Rank Math continues to offer the most cost-effective SEO plugin, given the multitude of features we provide.

    2. We don’t offer monthly subscriptions. However, we can offer you the previous price of the subscription and make a partial refund. Please let us know if that works for you and we will do the needful.

    If you want to downgrade, then we will have to refund your Business plan renewal, and you can purchase the PRO plan from our site.

    3. Since you have the Business plan, the sites should show the Business badge, not the PRO badge. You can reconnect your Rank Math account in WP Dashboard > Rank Math SEO > Dashboard > Help on the BellyBelly site to update the subscription.

    Looking forward to helping you.

    Hi Jaideep,
    In response to your points which have provided no detail but generalisations and misrepresentations;

    Point 1 – There was a price increase last year, you are misstating the position and circumstance here! RankMath are not being fair or considerate of their legacy, loyal and longstanding customers!
    Please advise me in detail;
    What innovative features l used and were applicable to my subscription -BellyBelly was on Pro, not Business?
    What assurances were provided of consistent updates? There have been consistent errors and issues with RankMath updates, each and every time through out the year. In fact one of the roll outs caused issues with our platform, this was a direct result of bad user testing by RankMath, launching an update that was not debugged.
    What enhancement of customer support? there is no enhancement, please explain in detail how customer service has improved for me?
    l am still required to wait 24hrs before a response, there has been a shift to low cost centers to save RankMath money, but the service has not improved, it has degraded.

    Please explain what “the fortification of long-term sustainability” means? What nonsense are you trying to state here?

    What is proactive management of inflation and operational costs mean? Inflation in the US has decreased, we have seen repeated increases to subscription prices for legacy customers, while new clients receive preferential treatment and pricing.
    It is unfair that you treat legacy customers who have been loyal and for years in such a way that is disenfranchising.
    We all have cost pressures, but RankMath need to look at their on cost structures, profits and shareholder dividends, rather than seeking to maintain this out of their loyal customers repeatedly.

    Please provide specific detailed examples of how your sustainable product helps and benefits me and my platform? Please do not try and greenwash me with your generalised sustainable commentary, it is a reportable offence in Australia and US to greenwash or make false statements.

    Please justify the “modest” price increase, it is only fair and appropriate to do so?

    Point 2 – With all your so called development and enhancements, RankMath do not provided the user a downgrade functionality, why?
    I need the following resolved –
    Currently our main account BellyBelly.com.au is on a Pro subscription and has been for many years, our new account FindADoula.com.au is on a business subscription, this was done in error by the developer.
    refer the link – https://rankmath.com/my-account/websites/

    We need both accounts to be on Pro subscription, not a mismatch – one being on Pro, while the other on Business.
    With all the so called development claimed by RankMath, basic functionality like downgrading account, allowing the user to know which account is on which subscription clearly is not available, why?
    It is hidden or difficult to find, it is not clear on the subscription tab and the invoicing tab is non-existent. There is a UX problem, why?

    I need both accounts to be aligned on Pro subscription please.
    l need a refund for last years subscription as l was being charged Business, but our main account was on Pro.
    I need a refund for the current years subscription difference please.

    Please advise when these have been done accordingly?

    Point 3. This is related to a specific website not the entire website.
    BellyBelly has not received the benefits of a business account in the previous year, it was Pro before the subscription was renewed and remains Pro now. I have a screen shot demonstrating that accordingly

    As noted above, l would please like a detailed explanation of points 1 to justify the “modest” price increases RankMath are asking for, it is only fair.
    I would please like the subscription to reflect Pro, currently BellyBelly is Pro, while Findadoula is on Business.
    They both should have been Pro, please advise when you have changed this and when you will refund last year and this years subscription difference accordingly.

    kind regards Robert


    HI
    I am still waiting for my reply?
    Please be kind enough to respond to my email as you have taken my money without providing me with an appropriate response.

    It is unfair.
    Look forward to hearing from you, Robert

    Hello,

    We have refunded your Business subscription. You should see a credit for the refund appear on your credit card statement anytime between now and the next 5 to 7 business days.

    If you used a debit card for the payment, the refund might take up to 30 days to appear on your statement. Please note that refunds for international transactions can take up to 10 days to appear for credit cards or up to 60 days for debit cards.

    For PayPal, it’s always almost instant.

    You can now make a purchase of PRO plan using the prices we have listed for new customers.

    We hope this addresses all your concerns.

    Hope that helps and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need my assistance with anything else.

    Hi Uzair,

    Can you please explain, why my account was cancelled?
    We have been given no warning of this or explained why the BellyBelly subscription which was setup as Pro has been cancelled (l have images to demonstrate this)?
    I asked for the FindaDoula subscription to be downgraded from Business to Pro, so both websites were aligned under the same subscription package not mismatched?

    Is there a breakdown in basic communication and understanding here?
    None of this action was explained, and now l find myself in a situation where the account has been cancelled, l have not received a refund which could take 60 days, and l am being asked to pay more money immediately to resubscribe at a higher rate?

    l thought l made it very clear in the 3 points previously mentioned;
    Point 1 – Provide details of the benefits l received on my account to justify the price increases.
    Point 2 – Downgrade the Findadoula website from Business to Pro to match the other websites (images were attached to show this).
    Point 3 – Refund for last year and this year business subscription charges, BellyBelly was a Pro subscription while, Findadoula was wrongly set up as Business. Findadoula was in development this year, so the subscription should never have been applied or used.

    In Addition why am l now being forced into accepting a new pricing structure, l did not ask for my account to be cancelled in the first place (this is basic functionality), l just wanted to downgrade a website (FindaDoula) to Pro?
    l was already a Pro member under the old legacy scheme (BellyBelly website), why did you cancel the entire account subscription?
    Was this done because l was asking for RankMath to detail how l benefited to justify their “modest” price increase?

    I look forward to our issues being rectified as quickly as possible and my business subscription restored to Pro in full to avoid further issues on my site.
    I place you on notice that these communications will be posted on our social media of 1mio strong followers and relinked to a number of other user accounts to demonstrate RankMaths terrible customer service.

    Please note that we reserve our rights to charge RankMath with immediate affect any delays in the refund, these will incur a compounding interest rate of 25% every day from the date of withdrawal to the date of refund into our account under Australian laws.

    thank you Robert

    Hi
    I am still waiting for an explanation?
    Do we need to go public to actually get a timely response from RankMath please?

    I thought you noted above that you have improved your customer support function?

    thank you Robert

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