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Can You Have Gated Content on Squarespace?

Last updated on December 25, 2022 @ 5:35 pm

The short answer is yes, you can have gated content on Squarespace. Here’s how:

If you want to offer content that’s behind a paywall or require a subscription to access, you can use the “Membership” feature in Squarespace Commerce. This lets you create different membership levels, each with its own access to pages, blog posts, and other content on your site.

To set up content gating on your site:

  1. Create a page or post that you want to gate.
  2. Add a “Lock” icon to the page or post.
  3. Configure the lock icon to require a membership to view the content.

Once you’ve done this, only members with the appropriate level of access will be able to view the gated content on your site. Non-members will see a message saying that they don’t have permission to view the page.

PRO TIP: Gated content is content that is only accessible to users who have completed a specific action, such as filling out a form or subscribing to a newsletter. While it is possible to have gated content on Squarespace, it is important to be aware of the potential risks involved.

There are a few things to keep in mind if you are considering using gated content on Squarespace:

1. Make sure that the content you are gating is truly valuable and worth the effort required to access it. Otherwise, users will simply be annoyed and may not bother completing the required action.

2. Be aware that gating content may reduce the overall reach of your website or blog. If users have to subscribe to access your content, they may be less likely to share it with others.

3. Make sure that the form or other action required to access your gated content is easy to complete. If it is too complicated or time-consuming, users will again be annoyed and may simply give up.

4. Be sure to clearly communicate why you are requiring users to take a specific action in order to access your content. If they understand the value they will receive, they will be more likely to comply.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Yes. You can have gated content on Squarespace by using the “Membership” feature in Squarespace Commerce which lets you create different membership levels, each with its own access to pages, blog posts, and other content on your site.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.