Haiden Hibbert
If you’re a creator or small business owner using Squarespace to run your website, then launching a paid newsletter is the perfect way to keep touch with your customers or subscribers, promote what you do, and earn recurring revenue.
But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting from scratch – and convincing people to pay you for your subscription – don’t worry! In this blog post we’ll explore how easy it can be to create and launch a successful paid newsletter on your Squarespace site. We’ll discuss everything from choosing the right newsletter plugin to marketing your newsletter and more, so let’s get started!
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Step 1: Pick a Squarespace newsletter plugin
The first step in creating a newsletter on your Squarespace site is to choose a plugin. MemberSpace is a free tool that has a direct integration with Squarespace, allowing business owners and creators to easily launch and grow their newsletters, memberships, online communities, and other digital products like podcasts and courses in just a few steps.
Key features:
- 100% customizable newsletter signup forms
- Simple, easy-to-use email editor
- Integrations with third-party email marketing tools
- Securely accept payments via credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Subscriber management
- Unlimited subscribers
- Abandoned signups
- Secure and compliant
- Instant payouts
- VIP support
- Much more!
To install MemberSpace, simply sign up for a free account and add the plugin to your Squarespace website. The process takes just five minutes and requires no coding.
Step 2: Set up a newsletter subscription
Once you’ve installed MemberSpace, it’s time to create a subscription plan for your newsletter. It’s most common for paid newsletters to be on the recurring payment model, but you can choose to accept payments however you’d like.
✨ Newsletter Tip: With MemberSpace, you can set the price and billing frequency (e.g., $10/month) for your newsletter subscription plan, as well as customize additional features like trial periods and expiration dates.
Step 3: Add the signup link to your website
After creating your newsletter subscription in MemberSpace, simply copy the unique signup link and add it wherever you want to promote your newsletter – your website, social media, email lists, etc.
When visitors click the link, they will fill out your newsletter signup form and purchase access (or sign up for free if you’re offering a free version of your newsletter).
Step 4: Send your newsletter!
Option 1: Via email
MemberSpace’s built-in email tool, Member Messages, lets you create and send newsletters directly from your MemberSpace dashboard. Alternatively, you can use a third-party email tool like Mailchimp or ConvertKit and integrate it with MemberSpace using Zapier.
Option 2: Host newsletters in a private blog
If you prefer to host your newsletters on your Squarespace website, you can create a private blog with MemberSpace! This way, only your subscribers can access your blog and read your newsletters. MemberSpace allows you to set up access restrictions, membership plans, and more, giving you full control over your private blog.
Step 5: Promote your newsletter
To grow your newsletter audience, you need to promote it! Here are some ideas on where to market your newsletter:
- Add a call-to-action button on your homepage and blog posts
- Share your subscription link on social media platforms
- Create a free lead magnet (like a guide or mini-course) to attract new subscribers
- Offer exclusive content to subscribers
- Collaborate with other businesses and cross-promote your newsletters
- Ask your audience to share your newsletters with their network
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