Want to create a paid membership site? Combining Ultimate Member with the Stripe extension gives you everything you need to monetize your content. This combination lets you accept payments, manage subscriptions, and create tiered membership levels.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through building a complete paid membership site. We’ll cover payment setup, membership tiers, content restriction, and everything needed to create a successful paid membership platform.
Why Use Ultimate Member with Stripe?
This combination offers:
- Payment processing
- Subscription management
- Role-based access
- Content restriction
- Member management
Stripe handles payments securely while Ultimate Member manages memberships.
Setting Up Payments
Configure Stripe integration:
- Create Stripe account
- Get API keys
- Install Stripe extension
- Configure payment settings
Creating Membership Tiers
Design your membership levels:
- Free tier
- Basic paid tier
- Premium tier
- VIP tier
Setting Up Payment Plans
Create plans in Stripe extension:
- One-time payments
- Monthly subscriptions
- Yearly subscriptions
- Custom intervals
Content Restriction
Restrict content by membership level:
- Free content for all
- Basic content for paid members
- Premium content for higher tiers
- VIP exclusive content
Member Management
Manage your members effectively:
- View subscriptions
- Handle cancellations
- Manage upgrades
- Process refunds
Best Practices
Tips for successful paid memberships:
- Provide clear value
- Make signup easy
- Offer multiple tiers
- Keep content fresh
- Engage members regularly
Next Steps
Now that your paid membership site is set up, consider:
- Creating valuable content
- Promoting memberships
- Engaging members
- Growing your community
A well-built paid membership site provides value to members and revenue for you. Take time to create valuable content and engage members, and your membership site will succeed.