Member-Only Sites: Set Up and Manage Protected Content Areas

Member-Only Sites: Set Up and Manage Protected Content Areas

By Michael Thompson

December 28, 2024 at 05:40 PM

Member-only sites let you create exclusive content accessible only to subscribers through a paywall. Here's how to set up and manage these sites effectively:

Adding a Member-Only Site

  1. Open the Pages panel
  2. Click + icon next to Main Navigation
  3. Select Member-Only Site
  4. Choose a homepage layout
  5. Name your site
  6. Press Enter

The Member-Only Sites panel provides these options:

  • Pages: Add content pages
  • Paywall: Preview/edit paywall and plan details
  • Plans: Create or modify subscription plans
  • Settings: Adjust site configurations

Creating Content

  1. In the Pages panel, select your member-only site
  2. Click Add a Page
  3. Choose a layout
  4. Enter page title
  5. Add your content

The first page automatically becomes the homepage. Drag pages to reorder them.

Managing Access

  • Set membership prices (free or paid)
  • Create subscription plans
  • Customize paywall appearance
  • Add Digital Product blocks for signup

Key Features

  • Drag existing pages into member-only sites
  • Add navigation links to external resources
  • No limit on number of pages
  • SEO options automatically disabled for security
  • Preview protected content using Summary blocks

Protection & Security

  • Content is hidden behind paywall
  • Pages not indexed by search engines
  • Members can still potentially share content
  • Use preventive measures for sensitive materials

Deleting Sites

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click settings icon on member-only site
  3. Select Delete Member-Only Site
  4. Confirm deletion

Note: Notify members before deletion. Deleted site pages move to Off Navigation section but remain accessible via direct links until manually removed.

Important: Update plans after deletion and consider using passwords for sensitive content that needs to remain private.

Related Articles

Previous Articles