How to Create and Configure Paywall Pricing Plans for Digital Products

How to Create and Configure Paywall Pricing Plans for Digital Products

By Michael Chen

December 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM

Pricing plans control access to your digital content through paywalls. They determine what customers pay to view your courses, videos, blogs, or member sites.

Before creating pricing plans:

  • Have at least one digital product ready (course, video, blog, or member site)
  • Connect payment processing (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)

Key Limitations:

  • Maximum 500 pricing plans per site
  • Up to 10 digital products per plan
  • Each product can be in up to 6 different plans

Yoga and Meditation Subscription Guide

Yoga and Meditation Subscription Guide

Plan Structure Options:

  • Subscription: Recurring payments (weekly/monthly/yearly)
  • Flat: One-time or installment payments
  • Free: No payment required

Yoga and Meditation Classes

Yoga and Meditation Classes

Setting Up Installment Payments:

  1. Select number of payments
  2. Enter price amount
  3. Choose payment frequency (weekly/monthly)

Flat Payment Selection Screen

Flat Payment Selection Screen

Dual Pricing Options:

  • Offer two pricing tiers for subscription or flat plans
  • Both options must use same structure
  • For flat plans, combine one-time and installment options

Squarespace Payment Plan Screen

Squarespace Payment Plan Screen

Managing Pricing Plans:

  • Edit details through Products panel
  • Changes only affect new members
  • Existing members keep original terms
  • Delete plans to remove access

Paywall Customization:

  • Create welcoming headlines
  • Add descriptive content
  • Include login/signup buttons
  • Display available pricing options

Website Pink Registration Button

Website Pink Registration Button

Style The Paywall:

  • Customize colors and fonts
  • Match site's design theme
  • Adjust button appearances
  • Set preview content for prospects

Features for Success:

  • Create tiered pricing structures
  • Offer free preview content
  • Use clear benefit descriptions
  • Include multiple payment options

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