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Mar 16, 2022
Build a WordPress membership site

The problem is that creating a WordPress site for membership usually means the use of cumbersome WordPress plugins, unappealing form of payment, and members problems with management. It doesn't have to be that way. WordPress is designed to manage the content of its users, and it performs very well to accomplish this purpose. It's difficult to integrate membership management and payment forms in the WordPress interface isn't working quite as well.

Step 1: Create a Plan

Choose a renewal period, set a price, and then create your Plan. It is possible to include digital downloads (like an eBook) in your subscription.

Create a plan for your WordPress membership site.

After you've set up the plan you want to use, we'll send you with a purchase hyperlink. It is possible to place the purchase link wherever you want on your WordPress site. Visitors will be able to click on the link to purchase the actual membership. manages the payment form, automatic renewals, as well as everything else related to the membership.

Step 2. Join WordPress and secure content

The first step is to first connect to WordPress. Once connected, we'll automatically add new customers to your WordPress website and then transfer their accounts to your site.

When you connect WordPress to your account, you'll notice a : Restrict Access box for each post and page, below the editor. In order to protect your pages or posts, make sure you check your subscription have.

Protect content on your WordPress membership site.

Right to the right, you'll notice a text box for the content you've created for your marketing. It will be visible to any person who's not an active subscriber of the plan.

Stripe is a credit card processor. The company is able to securely take your payments, take a fee, and then deposit the funds to your bank account. They're like PayPal in that they're equipped with the latest security technology and simpler pricing. We've written an article about the differences between Stripe vs PayPal for those who want to learn more about the difference between the two.

You might be wondering: "What is Stripe and why should I use the payment processor in order to buy stuff?" Good question. Whenever you sell online, you need a payment processor to actually complete the transaction. In the past, this required signing up for a merchant account with the bank, and then selecting a payment processor that could process transactions. It was not easy. Stripe and PayPal have these capabilities and hence are commonly referred to as "full stack" payment processors. If you're keen to know more about this entire transaction on both sides of the transaction, you should watch this Khan Academy video on institutions' roles in making credit card transactions and issuing them..

Where does fit in? sits alongside your WordPress website , and is responsible for accounts management, renewals, card updates security, content protection, mailing lists, and reporting. Think of your WordPress membership site as the hub which connects your WordPress membership site to your processing company (in this instance Stripe).

You're done!

Your content is now protected and you're selling memberships on your WordPress website. Wasn't that easy? It's crucial to offer ongoing value to your clients. Without ongoing value, customers are unlikely to continue paying for your services. Check out these Membership site concepts to get some ideas.