How to create a membership site with Notion

Explore the steps to create a membership site using Notion's powerful platform.

Feb 6, 2024
How to create a membership site with Notion
Notion has rapidly gained popularity for its simplicity and robust features. It allows users to publish tutorials, online courses, and share pages publicly or privately.
Previously, securing Notion pages behind a paywall wasn’t straightforward. Now, with Bullet.so, you can protect your pages, charge for access, and provide entry to logged-in customers.
This tutorial will show you how to turn your Notion pages into a membership site and effectively monetize your content.
Let's dive in and get started!

Membership site- An Overview

A membership site is a website where access to certain content or features is restricted to paying members or those meeting specific criteria. Think of it like an exclusive club online. They offer valuable content, community, or services that aren't available elsewhere.
Membership sites offer exclusive content, community engagement, expert guidance, networking opportunities, continuous learning, accountability, cost-effectiveness, and customized experiences.

Why choose Bullet as your membership website builder?

Bullet is a membership website builder that leverages Notion as its foundation. This means it inherits many of the strengths of Notion, making it a good choice for those who are already familiar and comfortable with Notion.
Bullet helps you to create your membership site with three different ways and they are:
  • Email Confirmation Access: Users will able unlock premium content through a straightforward sign-in process. They enter their email, receive a magic link, and gain instant access to your exclusive content. It’s just email capture made effortless.
  • Segment-Specific Content Restriction: This feature allows you to manually add users in the dashboard, create segments, and restrict access to certain pages based on the segment you set for that user.
  • Password Protection: This feature enables your users to access premium content by providing a password. It is commonly utilized within organizations or teams.
You can choose either of the above option based on your requirements and convert your Notion site into Membership site.
Why chose Bullet.so:
Bullet.so offers seamless integration with Notion, allowing you to easily add password protection to your site while retaining all of Notion's powerful features.
With real-time customization, you can make changes to your site and see them instantly, ensuring a smooth and secure experience for both you and your users.
Plus, Bullet.so opens up monetization opportunities by enabling you to charge for access and offer exclusive premium content to your audience, making it an ideal solution for creating a secure, customizable, and profitable membership site.
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How to create a Membership site with Notion & Bullet

Many other third-party membership website builders are available in the market for implementing a membership site. However, we’ve opted for the Bullet.so tool to create my membership site using Notion.

How to make Notion site into Membership site

Start by preparing your content in Notion and converting it into a website. It’s easy, and if you’re unsure how, you can learn how to turn a Notion page into a website.
Once your Notion site is connected to Bullet.so, follow these steps to turn it into a membership site:
  1. In the Bullet Dashboard, navigate to "Membership" and enable "Content Gating & Membership."
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  1. You'll now see a list of protected pages, members who can access your content, and the segments you've used to control access.
  1. And in this example, you’ll get a demo for protect your site using password protection feature. these steps were very similar for the other two features. To password protect your site, do the following:
  • While enabling “Content Gating & Membership,” set a password and click "Save."
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  • Under "Protected Pages," click "Lock a Page or Folder."
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  • For example, to protect your blog page, select "Password Protection" from the drop-down menu and click "Save."
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  • Don’t forget to hit on 'Publish' to ensure it becomes visible on your website.
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After publishing, your blog page will require a password for access and once the password is entered, users can able to view the content in blog section.
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Now your membership site is live! You can also gate content with email confirmation or segment-specific access, and monetize your site with various payment options.
Create engaging content showcasing site benefits, share on various platforms, and interact with audiences. Consider free trials to attract potential members. Here is the excellent feedback from a satisfied Bullet customer who appreciated the free pack and is eager to take the next step with Bullet:
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Conclusion

Building a membership site in Notion with Bullet is both exciting and rewarding. With Bullet's powerful features, you can create a unique site, from setup to membership management. Keep engaging with members, offering value, and updating your content.
Bullet’s flexibility lets you build your site gradually, using familiar Notion tools, helping you launch a successful membership site tailored to your goals.