Define the value
Explain what a paid reader receives and how often. A focused promise is easier to sustain than a long list of benefits you have not yet built.
Connect your payment account
Open your publication's membership settings, connect Stripe, and finish its onboarding. Set monthly and optional annual prices. The payment provider controls verification requirements and payment processing.
Publish with the right access
Public articles help readers understand your work. Paid articles protect the full body behind a confirmed, active membership. The public summary should still explain what the article covers.
Keep billing and email choices distinct
A reader may unsubscribe from email while retaining paid access. Audience management shows both states. Use the customer billing portal for subscription management and privacy controls for data requests.
Watch real conversions
Use confirmed payment events and attributed campaign conversions when evaluating results. A checkout redirect alone is not payment confirmation. Test your offer with clear expectations and improve it from reader feedback.