Intelligent Multi-Delegate Registration & Data Capture Plugin

I designed and developed a custom WordPress plugin for IntellectFS to solve a critical problem in multi-delegate event registrations. The client needed a system that could reliably capture all form data — even partial or abandoned entries — without duplication, while supporting dynamic multi-delegate registration and automated discount logic.

The result was a dedicated, reusable plugin that replaced an expensive third-party SaaS solution and delivered the same functionality at a fraction of the cost.

The Challenge

• Users could add up to 8 delegates in a single registration

• Discounts depended on the number of delegates added dynamically

• If users forgot to submit the form or abandoned it midway, data was lost

• Duplicate entries needed to be avoided at all costs

• A third-party plugin solution was quoted at £300/month, which was not sustainable

The Solution

I built a custom WordPress plugin that:

• Captures and stores form entries before the final submit button is clicked

• Saves all delegate data incrementally and coherently

• Prevents duplicate records while maintaining data integrity

• Dynamically handles multi-delegate logic (up to 8 delegates)

• Automatically applies tiered discounts based on delegate count

• Works reliably even with partial or abandoned form submissions

The plugin was designed to be reusable, allowing the client to install and use it across multiple websites.

Results & Business Impact

• Eliminated data loss from incomplete or abandoned submissions

• Ensured clean, non-duplicate form entries

• Enabled smooth multi-delegate registrations with dynamic pricing

• Replaced a £300/month SaaS solution with a one-time custom plugin

• Achieved an estimated 90% cost saving for the client

• Delivered a scalable solution reused across multiple IntellectFS websites

My Role

• Plugin architecture and full development

• Complex form data handling and persistence logic

• Multi-delegate workflow and discount calculations

• Duplicate prevention and data integrity safeguards

• Performance optimization and cross-site reusability

Technologies & Skills

• WordPress Plugin Development

• Custom PHP (OOP)

• Advanced Form Handling

• Data Persistence & Validation

• Business Logic & Discount Automation