Squarespace, a popular website builder, has launched a member areas feature that will give online businesses access to a new source of revenue. The new feature will allow Squarespace customers to create members-only areas without compromising their web design or diluting their brand. With the coronavirus pandemic hitting business revenues hard, the ability to monetize different levels of membership could prove essential for small businesses, especially as the world enters an 'unprecedented holiday shopping season'.
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With Member Spaces, businesses can create an all-in-one destination to manage all aspects of their website, including new membership features. Businesses will now be able to offer different levels of membership to their online visitors, create members-only areas, and create customizable groups. While the new offering may help businesses generate new revenue streams, it could also boost Squarespace's finances. The website building market has become increasingly competitive in recent times, especially with the coronavirus pandemic forcing businesses to embrace digital technologies. Earlier this month, UENI, another website builder, offered its services for free. With Squarespace's new offering, member management is easy, and website administrators have the option to set membership fees as a one-time fee, a recurring payment, or free. To access member areas, Squarespace customers will need to purchase an additional plan starting at €9 per month. "Member Spaces allow creators to monetize their content by locking it behind member areas," said Paul Gubbay, Squarespace's product manager. Whether you're a fitness educator looking for student group classes by level, an independent publication looking to pay for your articles, or a running club that wants to privately share your schedule and itineraries with your members, member areas are designed to cater to a wide range. use cases. This feature is a completely native experience that, like all Squarespace products, is beautifully designed and easy to use. "