Step 1
Define the paid promise
Decide what members get: archive access, resource drops, premium posts, client assets, or ongoing support.
Memberships
Creator Membership Site with CMS Pages and Paid Access
Turn a writing, portfolio, or resource site into a paid membership surface without separating the public site from the paid archive.
Start a membership-ready siteVisual preview
Start from a site surface, not a detached checkout.
This paid path pairs well with Writer Website Template because the buyer sees the offer in context before paying.
Step 2
Publish the free surface
Use public posts and pages to prove the value before asking visitors to pay.
Step 3
Gate the premium layer
Attach paid access to the relevant content and test the member path end to end.
Useful for
Paid archives
Premium posts and resources
Monthly or annual access offers
Can I start without a big archive?
Yes. Start with one premium resource or post and expand once the offer is clear.
Does the public site still matter?
Yes. Public pages explain the value and help search visitors discover the paid offer.
Next step
Add one paid next step to the site.
Start with a reviewable public page, add the offer, and test the checkout before you send real traffic.