SEO-Optimized Title: Squarespace Member Sites: Complete Guide to Creating and Managing Protected Content

SEO-Optimized Title: Squarespace Member Sites: Complete Guide to Creating and Managing Protected Content

By Michael Chen

December 28, 2024 at 05:40 PM

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:

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click + icon next to Main Navigation
  3. Select Member Site
  4. Choose a homepage layout
  5. 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:

  1. Open the Pages panel
  2. Select your member site
  3. Click Add Page
  4. Choose layout
  5. 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:

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click settings icon next to member site
  3. Select Delete member site
  4. 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.

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