Content Access & Pricing Control

Understanding Content Access

Postion gives you complete control over who can access your content. Each post can be configured with different access levels, allowing you to create a sophisticated content strategy that balances growth with revenue.

The Four Access Types

Every post you create can have one of four access types:

Access Type Comparison

Setting Up Content Pricing

For Individual Posts

When creating or editing a post, you'll find the Access & Pricing section in the post settings panel.

Configuring Paid Content

When you select Paid or Both access types:

1. Set Your Price: Choose a price point that reflects the value of your content

   • Minimum: $1.00
   • Recommended range: $5 - $25 for articles
   • Higher prices ($50+) for comprehensive guides

2. Currency Settings: Prices are displayed in USD by default, with automatic conversion for international readers

Free Preview Length

For paid and subscription content, you can control how much readers see before hitting the paywall.

How It Works

• Preview Length: Set the number of characters visible before the "Subscribe" or "Purchase" prompt appears
• Default: 500 characters (approximately 2-3 paragraphs)
• Customizable: Adjust per-post or set a site-wide default

Strategic Preview Settings

Content Security Features

Postion includes built-in protection for your paid content.

Watermarking

Dynamic watermarks display the reader's identity on premium content:

• Email watermark: Displays subscriber's email
• Name watermark: Shows subscriber's display name
• Custom watermark: Add your branding

Copy Protection

Optional protection against content theft:

• Disable right-click context menu
• Block keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C, etc.)
• Prevent text selection
• Screenshot deterrent overlay

Enabling Security Features

Purchase & Access Flow

Here's what happens when a reader encounters your monetized content:

For Subscription Content

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    A[Reader Opens Post] --> B{Has Active Subscription?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Full Access Granted]
    B -->|No| D[Show Preview + Paywall]
    D --> E[Subscribe Button]
    E --> F[Stripe Checkout]
    F --> G[Subscription Created]
    G --> C

For Paid Content

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    A[Reader Opens Post] --> B{Already Purchased?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Full Access Granted]
    B -->|No| D[Show Preview + Paywall]
    D --> E[Purchase Button]
    E --> F[Stripe Checkout]
    F --> G[Purchase Recorded]
    G --> C

For Both Access Type

• Existing subscribers see full content immediately
• Non-subscribers see:
  • Preview content
  • Option to subscribe (for ongoing access)
  • Option to purchase (one-time access to this post)

Managing Purchases

Track and manage content purchases from your dashboard:

Viewing Purchases

1. Go to Site Dashboard → Purchases
2. See all purchases with:
   • Purchase date and time
   • Buyer email and name
   • Post purchased
   • Amount paid
   • Payment status

Refund Handling

Refund requests are handled through Stripe:

1. Open the transaction in your Stripe Dashboard
2. Process a full or partial refund
3. Access is automatically revoked

Best Practices

Content Strategy Recommendations

Pricing Psychology

1. Anchor with value: Explain what the content is worth before showing the price
2. Bundle smartly: Offer subscription as "best value" vs. individual purchases
3. Limited-time offers: Create urgency with launch pricing

Related Documentation

• Monetization Strategies: Complete guide to revenue streams
• Subscription Plans: Setting up recurring revenue
• Stripe Connect: Receiving your payouts