Creating and managing pricing plans for digital content requires a strategic approach to protect and monetize your content effectively. Here's how to set it up:

Understanding Pricing Plans

Pricing plans control access to your digital products through paywalls. They can include:

• Course pages
• Video content
• Blog posts
• Members-only sites

Prerequisites:

• At least one digital content page
• Payment processor (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)
• Note: PayPal only works for one-time fixed payments

Key Limitations:

• Maximum 500 pricing plans per site
• Up to 10 digital products per plan
• Each product can be in up to 6 different plans

Pricing Structures

1. Subscription Plans

• Recurring payments (weekly, monthly, or yearly)
• Access continues with active subscription

2. Fixed Amount Plans

• One-time payment or installments
• Permanent access after full payment

3. Free Plans

• No cost
• Requires account creation

Setting Up a Pricing Plan

1. Access Pages panel
2. Select digital product
3. Create pricing plan
4. Configure:
   • Name and description
   • Benefits (up to 5)
   • Pricing structure
   • Enrollment dates (optional)
   • Include digital products

Managing Plans

To modify existing plans:

1. Open Digital Products panel
2. Select Products
3. Use edit options to:
   • Adjust pricing
   • Manage members
   • Delete plans

Paywall Customization

Customize your paywall with:

• Custom headline
• Description
• Login links
• Pricing plan display
• Preview content options

Important Notes:

• Changes only affect new members
• Existing members retain original terms
• Cannot transfer members between plans
• No direct discount options available
• For plan deletion, notify members in advance

Style your paywall using site themes for consistent branding across colors, fonts, and buttons. Consider offering tiered pricing to accommodate different customer needs and budgets.

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