Digital Products Guide: How to Create and Sell Online Content on Squarespace

Digital Products Guide: How to Create and Sell Online Content on Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

December 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Digital products allow you to monetize your expertise through courses, videos, blog posts, and membership sites. Customers can access your gated content by creating an account and purchasing a subscription.

Types of Digital Products:

  • Course pages for teaching skills and sharing expertise
  • Blog pages with premium content behind a paywall
  • Video pages for hosting searchable video libraries
  • Membership sites for building online communities

Key Benefits:

  • Generate passive income by selling access to premium content
  • Manage public and restricted content in one place
  • Scale to accommodate unlimited members
  • Build and engage with your community

Subscription Models:

  • Free: Requires email registration only
  • Flat Fee: One-time payment for permanent access
  • Subscription: Recurring payments for continued access

E-Commerce Features:

  • Custom domain checkout
  • Secure customer accounts
  • Flexible tax regulations
  • Promotional discounts
  • Payment processing via Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal

Content Management:

  • Organize course content into chapters and lessons
  • Create preview posts to showcase your content
  • Build searchable video libraries
  • Set up paywalls for premium access
  • Customize subscription models per product

Setup Requirements:

  • Choose a Business or E-Commerce website plan
  • Connect a payment processor for paid subscriptions
  • Create a registration page to display subscription options
  • Set up customer accounts for secure access
  • Configure tax and payment settings

Payment Notes:

  • PayPal and gift cards work for one-time payments only
  • Recurring subscriptions require Squarespace Payments or Stripe
  • Apple Pay is not supported for digital products
  • Currency displays based on payment processor settings

Create engaging digital products that provide value to your audience while generating passive income through customizable subscription models and secure payment processing.

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