Member Website: How to Create and Manage Gated Content on Squarespace

Member Website: How to Create and Manage Gated Content on Squarespace

By Michael Turner

December 28, 2024 at 03:36 PM

Essential visitors can access with a membership. You can offer free or paid subscriptions to your content.

Creating a Member Website (Version 7.1):

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Click + icon next to Primary Navigation
  3. Select Member Website
  4. Choose homepage layout
  5. Name your member website

Key Settings:

  • Pages – Add members-only content
  • Paywall – Customize subscription models
  • Settings – Manage member website options

Enabling Member Websites:

  1. Open Member Websites menu
  2. Toggle member websites switch on

Adding Content:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Select target member website
  3. Click Add Page
  4. Choose layout
  5. Enter page title

Content Protection Features:

  • Pages hidden from search engines
  • Paywall blocks unauthorized access
  • Navigation only visible to members
  • URLs removed from sitemap

Managing Members:

  • Create subscription models for access
  • Customize paywall appearance
  • Set free or paid membership options
  • Email members about important changes

Deleting Member Websites:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Select member website
  3. Click Delete member website
  4. Confirm deletion

Important Notes:

  • Content can't be completely protected from sharing
  • Deleted websites don't remove subscription models
  • Members maintain account access
  • Unlinked pages remain accessible via direct URLs

Best Practices:

  • Create clear registration pages
  • Use preview blocks for gated content
  • Update subscription details regularly
  • Notify members before deletion

Your member website can host courses, workshops, or exclusive content while maintaining control over access and membership levels.

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