Members can sign up for free or paid memberships to access exclusive content on your member site. Here's a complete guide to setting up and managing your member site:

Creating a Member Site:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Click [+] next to main navigation
3. Select Member Site
4. Choose a layout
5. Name your site
6. Enable member site toggle

Adding Content:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select your member site
3. Click Add Page
4. Choose layout
5. Enter page title

You can also drag existing pages into your member site. Remember that pages can only belong to one member site at a time.

Navigation and Access:

• Add navigation links to external member resources
• Create a signup page with digital product blocks
• Use summary blocks to preview gated content
• Non-members will see a paywall when attempting to access content

Content Protection:

• Member pages are excluded from SEO and sitemaps
• Content is hidden from search results
• Consider adding download protection for media
• Note: Direct URL sharing is still possible

Managing Your Member Site:

• Customize pricing plans (subscription, flat fee, or free)
• Edit paywall appearance
• Update member navigation
• Communicate changes to members via email

Deleting a Member Site:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Click settings on member site
3. Select Delete Member Site
4. Confirm deletion

Important: Notify members before deletion, update pricing plans, and manage unrestricted pages appropriately.

Follow best practices like creating clear navigation, organizing content effectively, and maintaining regular communication with members to build a successful membership community.

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