Paywalls and subscription models help you monetize digital content by controlling access through paid or free memberships. Here's everything you need to know to set them up effectively:

Basic Requirements:

• Have at least one course, video, blog, or membership site
• Connect payment processors (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal) for paid content
• PayPal only works for one-time fixed payments

Key Limitations:

• Maximum 500 subscription models per website
• Up to 10 digital articles per subscription model
• Each digital article can be in up to 6 subscription models

Subscription Model Types:

1. Subscription (recurring weekly/monthly/yearly payments)
2. Fixed Amount (one-time or installment payments)
3. Free (requires account creation)

Setting Up a Subscription Model:

1. Go to Pages menu
2. Select digital article
3. Click Subscription Models → Create Subscription Model
4. Add details, benefits (max 5)
5. Choose pricing structure
6. Set enrollment dates (optional)
7. Add digital articles (up to 10)

Installment Payment Setup:

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

Two-Tier Pricing Options:

• Offer two pricing options within same structure
• Both must be subscription or both fixed amount
• One-time payment can pair with installment option

Paywall Customization:

• Customize heading, description, and login links
• Control content visibility (full page vs. individual items)
• Set public previews for marketing purposes

Managing Subscription Models:

• Edit details through Digital Products menu
• Changes only affect new members
• Existing members retain original terms
• Delete models carefully as access will be lost

Best Practices:

• Use tiered pricing for different audience segments
• Create public registration pages
• Offer preview content when possible
• Communicate changes to members in advance

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