SEO-Optimized Title: Squarespace Member Sites: Complete Guide to Creating and Managing Protected Content
Member Sites offers a way to create exclusive content accessible only to registered subscribers. You can offer both free and paid subscriptions through various pricing plans.
To create a member site in Version 7.1:
- Open Pages panel
- Click + icon next to Main Navigation
- Select Member Site
- Choose a homepage layout
- Name your member site
Key Settings & Features:
- Pages: Add protected content
- Paywall: Customize access restrictions
- Pricing Plans: Set subscription fees
- Member Navigation: Control how members browse content
Adding Content:
- Open the Pages panel
- Select your member site
- Click Add Page
- Choose layout
- Enter page title
Important Notes:
- First page becomes the homepage automatically
- Existing pages can be dragged into member sites
- No page limit, but consider navigation usability
- Member-only pages are excluded from SEO/sitemaps
- Content cannot be fully protected from copying once accessed
Managing Access:
- Create subscription pages with digital product blocks
- Use summary blocks to preview content
- Customize paywall appearance
- Add pricing plans for access control
Deleting Member Sites:
- Open Pages panel
- Click settings icon next to member site
- Select Delete member site
- Confirm deletion
Remember:
- Notify members before deletion
- Update associated pricing plans
- Deleted site pages become public
- Members retain Customer Account access
This feature helps create exclusive communities while monetizing premium content through subscriptions.