Paywall and Pricing Plans: Complete Guide to Member Content
A paywall controls access to your premium digital content through customizable pricing plans. You can offer courses, videos, blogs, and members-only sites through free, subscription, or fixed-amount payment structures.
Before setting up pricing plans:
- Ensure you have digital content ready (courses, videos, blogs, or members-only sites)
- Connect payment processors (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)
Key Features:
- Up to 500 pricing plans per site
- Maximum 10 digital products per plan
- Each product can be in up to 6 different plans
- Automatic member account creation upon purchase
Pricing Structure Options:
- Subscription: Recurring payments (weekly, monthly, or yearly)
- Fixed Amount: One-time payment or installments
- Free: Access with account registration only
Yoga and meditation subscription page
Creating a Pricing Plan:
- Open Pages panel
- Select digital product
- Click Pricing Plans > Create Pricing Plan
- Set details, benefits, pricing, and registration limits
- Add digital products (up to 10)
Registration page for meditation
Installment Options:
- Choose number of payments
- Set payment frequency (weekly or monthly)
- Configure total price
Payment options in Squarespace
Advanced Features:
- Tiered pricing options
- Two-price options per plan
- Customizable paywalls
- Public preview options
Payment options popup
Managing Plans:
- Edit existing plans
- Review member accounts
- Delete plans (members lose access)
- Customize paywall appearance
Person meditating in a flower field
Paywall settings can be styled to match your site's design, including colors, fonts, and button appearances. Changes to pricing plans only affect new members, preserving existing member agreements and access.
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