Subscription Models and Paywalls: A Setup Guide for Gated Content
Subscription models let you monetize digital content through paywalls. Here's how to set them up effectively:
Basic Requirements:
- Ensure you have course pages, video pages, blogs, or membership websites
- Connect payment processing (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)
- PayPal only works for one-time fixed payments
Subscription Model Options:
- Subscription: Regular payments (weekly/monthly/yearly)
- Fixed Amount: One-time or installment payments
- Free: Access after account creation
Payment Plan Button
Key Features:
- Up to 500 subscription models per website
- Maximum 10 digital articles per model
- Each digital article can be in up to 6 models
- Members get accounts upon purchase
Meditation and Yoga Subscription Page
Setting Up Subscriptions:
- Open Pages menu
- Select digital article
- Click Subscription Models
- Enter details and benefits
- Choose pricing structure
- Set enrollment dates (optional)
- Add digital articles (up to 10)
Payment Plan and Pricing Options
Managing Subscription Models:
- Edit through Digital Products menu
- Changes only affect new members
- Existing members keep original terms
- Delete model to remove access
Fixed Payment Method Dropdown
Paywall Customization:
- Customize headline and description
- Configure login options
- Set public previews
- Style colors and fonts through Website Styles
Meditation Club Website
Best Practices:
- Offer tiered pricing options
- Create public registration pages
- Use product blocks for promotion
- Set up preview content for potential customers
Remember to communicate changes to existing members and consider their access when making modifications to subscription models.
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