Lemon Squeezy Paid Memberships for Notion

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Discover how to effortlessly integrate Lemon Squeezy with Sotion for secure paid membership access to your Notion content. Follow our detailed step-by-step guide to set up subscriptions, manage members, and monetize your content like a pro.

Creating a sustainable revenue stream through digital products has never been easier, thanks to platforms like Sotion and Lemon Squeezy. This guide will walk you through integrating Lemon Squeezy with Sotion to offer paid memberships for your Notion content, ensuring a seamless subscription process for your audience.

Step 1: Prepare Your Notion Page

Before integrating Lemon Squeezy, ensure your Notion page is ready and connected to a custom domain in Sotion. This setup is crucial as it forms the foundation of your membership site.

Step 2: Switch to Paid Memberships in Sotion

Log into your Sotion dashboard.

Navigate to the settings of the Notion page you've connected to a custom domain.

Change the membership option to "Paid Memberships with Lemon Squeezy" and save your changes.

This adjustment signals your intent to monetize your Notion content through paid subscriptions.

Step 3: Configure Lemon Squeezy in Sotion

In the Sotion dashboard, a new menu item for Lemon Squeezy will appear after saving your changes.

Click on this menu item to access the configuration settings.

Sotion will provide a Webhook URL and a Signing Secret. These are essential for integrating with Lemon Squeezy, enabling Sotion to receive notifications about subscription changes.

Step 4: Set Up Webhooks in Lemon Squeezy

Navigate to "Settings" and then to "Webhooks."

Click to add a new webhook, entering the Webhook URL and signing secret provided by Sotion.

Select the updates you wish to receive:

order_created

subscription_created

subscription_cancelled

subscription_resumed

subscription_expired

subscription_paused

subscription_unpaused

Save the webhook. This ensures Lemon Squeezy communicates with Sotion regarding membership updates.

Step 5: Create a Checkout Link in Sotion

Back in Sotion, navigate to the Lemon Squeezy configuration section and add a new checkout link.

Provide a name for your checkout link, reflecting the product or subscription in Lemon Squeezy.

Specify the product's price and customize the button text, defaulting to "Sign In" if no preference.

Obtain the Checkout Link and Product ID for your offering from Lemon Squeezy. This is found under the "Share" option of your product settings.

Enter the Checkout Link and Lemon Squeezy Product ID in Sotion and save your changes.

Step 6: Activate Your Payment Link

In the Sotion dashboard, ensure the payment link for your product is turned on. This activation allows new members to be added to Sotion when a payment is made.

Refresh your custom domain to see the changes. Visitors will now encounter a sign-up option, directing them to the Lemon Squeezy payment page upon clicking.

Step 7: Manage New Members

Once a visitor completes a purchase through Lemon Squeezy:

They are automatically added to your Sotion members list.

You can view their payment status directly in Sotion.

Manual member addition is also available for those who've subscribed outside the automated system. Conversely, you can revoke access if needed by deleting a member from your list.

Conclusion

Integrating Lemon Squeezy with Sotion for paid memberships is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance your content monetization strategy. By following these steps, you'll provide a professional and smooth subscription experience for your audience, securing your Notion content behind a paid membership model. Experiment with different subscription tiers and content offerings to maximize your site's value and grow your community of engaged subscribers.